Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Smashing soup and salads, delicious cakes and really good bread. Great place to have lunch.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdSmashing soup and salads, delicious cakes and really good bread. Great place to have lunch.
LloydsPharmacy In Sainsburys
Moray Park TerraceLocal supermarket - has everything you want by way of food.
Iceland Foods
8 Easter Rd nearest supermarket
Sightseeing
荷里路德宮
CanongateQueen's residence when in Edinburgh, 5 minutes walk away
亞瑟王座
Don't miss the climb to the top - you're on a volcano in the middle of a city!
Interesting architecture, free self-guided tours, sometimes a chance to listen to debates.
Members of the Scottish Parliament
Interesting architecture, free self-guided tours, sometimes a chance to listen to debates.
動態地球
Holyrood RoadHirtory of the planet - great for families
John Knox House
61 High Streethistory of Protestantism Scottish-style.
People's Story
163 CanongateSet in the old tollbooth, a history of the ordinary folk of Edinburgh
A bit tourist / gimmicky but actually really interesting chance to see what lies beneath Edinburgh - preserved old close
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瑪麗·金街真實的關閉
2 High StA bit tourist / gimmicky but actually really interesting chance to see what lies beneath Edinburgh - preserved old close
Castle on a lump of lava - wow! Views from the esplanade are good. Expensive to visit the main section but great views.
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愛丁堡城堡
CastlehillCastle on a lump of lava - wow! Views from the esplanade are good. Expensive to visit the main section but great views.
Statue of Bobby, iconic dog who kep guard over his master's grave. Graveyard visited by Burke and Hare, bodysnatchers.
Greyfriars
GreyfriarsStatue of Bobby, iconic dog who kep guard over his master's grave. Graveyard visited by Burke and Hare, bodysnatchers.
Best views of Princes Street, Arthur's Seat and the Castle, interesting monuments, great views from the top of Nelson's Monument.
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卡爾頓山
Calton HillBest views of Princes Street, Arthur's Seat and the Castle, interesting monuments, great views from the top of Nelson's Monument.
Shopping
Amber Arts
78 Montrose TerraceGet a print or painting by one of the local Abbeyhill artsists. Friendly framers.
Thinking Chocolate
scrummy chocolate treats
Arriving from somewhere hot and need a winter coat? You can always buy a second hand coat and help out a childrens' charity at the same time.
Barnardo's
26 Crighton PlArriving from somewhere hot and need a winter coat? You can always buy a second hand coat and help out a childrens' charity at the same time.
Run by 2 Scottish designer makers, this shop showcases the best in Scottish crafts - a bag made in Scottish tweed, placemats, prints, jewellery... - just browse or take home a wee souvenir.
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Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StRun by 2 Scottish designer makers, this shop showcases the best in Scottish crafts - a bag made in Scottish tweed, placemats, prints, jewellery... - just browse or take home a wee souvenir.
Drinks & Nightlife
Artisan Bar
35-36 London RdLocal pub
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdGood pub food - steak, burgers, pizza etc and good beer.
Younger members of the family (20s) recommend this as a quirky bar specialising in cocktails Busy nights are Mondays.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StYounger members of the family (20s) recommend this as a quirky bar specialising in cocktails Busy nights are Mondays.
Again recommended for 20 - 30 year olds. Subterranean venue serving up market cocktails.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StAgain recommended for 20 - 30 year olds. Subterranean venue serving up market cocktails.
Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeGood live music.
The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry StHaunt-themed drinking den with live music.
I'm not a big fan of haggis, but this is meant to be good. Not cheap but at least you'll enjoy the whisky!
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Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StI'm not a big fan of haggis, but this is meant to be good. Not cheap but at least you'll enjoy the whisky!
Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceCosy popular gay bar which serves good ales
EH1 3AF
Baxter's PlacePlanet - lesbain and gay friendly bar
Food Scene
Aldente
139 Easter RdLocal Italian
Read the trip advisor reviews and you'll get the picture. Not cheap but quite special
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadRead the trip advisor reviews and you'll get the picture. Not cheap but quite special
Pomegranate
1 Antigua StReasonably priced, good Middle Eastern restaurant, bring your own bottle.
Deacon Brodies Tavern
435 LawnmarketIconic Edinburgh pub on the High Street.
'Good bar' say younger family members. American diner by day, pub by night say the guidebooks.
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The City Cafe
19 Blair St'Good bar' say younger family members. American diner by day, pub by night say the guidebooks.
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Clcocktails and posh pub food - not cheap but good atmosphere
Cafe Royal
19 W Register Stwonderfully ornate Edinburgh bar - long established, now serves good food too.
Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StVegan and vegetarian food
Romanes and Patterson - tea room with good views, try haggis as part of the all day breakfast.
62 Princes St
62 Princes StreetRomanes and Patterson - tea room with good views, try haggis as part of the all day breakfast.
50m away. Good food and beers - excellent tacos, bagels, hot dogs and more. Will do some food for you until 10pm on Friday or Saturday - phone them 1/2 an hour before if you want food that late.
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The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow Pl50m away. Good food and beers - excellent tacos, bagels, hot dogs and more. Will do some food for you until 10pm on Friday or Saturday - phone them 1/2 an hour before if you want food that late.
Great views of the Forth from the top floor restaurant - and a good afternoon tea or lunch
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John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StGreat views of the Forth from the top floor restaurant - and a good afternoon tea or lunch
Cafe Andaluz
77B George StGood value tapas - part of a small chain
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StGreat lunch - poached egg and chorizo on sour dough - yumm!
Not open for dinner.
Michael's Seafood and Steak Bar - try and book the Express lunch at £8.95 - delicious and fantastic value from this young Scottish chef.
19 Jeffrey St
15-19 Jeffrey StreetMichael's Seafood and Steak Bar - try and book the Express lunch at £8.95 - delicious and fantastic value from this young Scottish chef.
Saint Mary's Street
Saint Mary's StreetThe Circus Cafe
nice atmosphere and good food
Michael Neave's Kitchen and Whisky Bar - need to book. Excellent food, bit pricey - try and book the express lunch well in advance
21 Old Fishmarket Cl
21 Old Fishmarket CloseMichael Neave's Kitchen and Whisky Bar - need to book. Excellent food, bit pricey - try and book the express lunch well in advance
EH6 6RA
ShoreRestaurant Martin Wishart - Michelin starred restaurant
126-130 Easter Rd
126-130 Easter RoadRivage - Indian Restaurant - well reviewed locally.
Fantastic Italian food like you get in Rome. Real Italians making food like ...in Italy. Open for breakfast or lunch. Do wonderful cakes, sandwiches, pasta, folded pizza, eggs.
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Polentoni
38 Easter RdFantastic Italian food like you get in Rome. Real Italians making food like ...in Italy. Open for breakfast or lunch. Do wonderful cakes, sandwiches, pasta, folded pizza, eggs.
20 mins walk from the flat, open until midnight, this could be post-theatre or your first stop after a late flight into Edinburgh. People say they like the atmosphere and the gourmet burgers.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Rd20 mins walk from the flat, open until midnight, this could be post-theatre or your first stop after a late flight into Edinburgh. People say they like the atmosphere and the gourmet burgers.
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StReally good food, cosy, fresh and not stodgy
Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketGood French food, reasonably priced especially if you eat before 7 o'clock
Tasty Buns
67 Bread StEven better coffee and cake than the nearby and much busier Lovecrumbs.
Friends say this place is wonderful - fresh Scandi food at reasonable prices. Seeks to deliver a new taste - can't wait to try it and it's a 20 min walk or short bus hop from the flat.
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Seasons restaurant & bar
36 Broughton StreetFriends say this place is wonderful - fresh Scandi food at reasonable prices. Seeks to deliver a new taste - can't wait to try it and it's a 20 min walk or short bus hop from the flat.
Marvellous quiche, good soup, friendly owner and well cooked food - great for brunch or lunch.
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Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlMarvellous quiche, good soup, friendly owner and well cooked food - great for brunch or lunch.
Art and Vintage
3 Lyne StGreat soup, wonderful sandwiches and fabulous cakes.
Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel Plfresh Indian food
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow Pllunch or even breakfast. Try the quiche.
Arts & Culture
Omni Centre
Greenside RowMulti screen cinema
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLive music - jazz and world - has something on most nights.
New writing for the Theatre.
A play, a pie and a pint of beer/125ml glass of house wine lunchtimes or evenings.
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StNew writing for the Theatre.
A play, a pie and a pint of beer/125ml glass of house wine lunchtimes or evenings.
Some classic portraits eg of Burns by Nasmyth but also interesting exhibitions. Good value lunch.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StSome classic portraits eg of Burns by Nasmyth but also interesting exhibitions. Good value lunch.
Exhibition until June of Scottish women artists and sculptors. Always has something goog on,. It it's a nice day walk from here through Dean Village to Stockbridge and boho shops and cafes.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdExhibition until June of Scottish women artists and sculptors. Always has something goog on,. It it's a nice day walk from here through Dean Village to Stockbridge and boho shops and cafes.
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StGood contemporary art gallery and cafe
Good contemporary art gallery - mugs, cushions, jewellery make interesting ideas for souvenirs?
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City Art Centre
2 Market StGood contemporary art gallery - mugs, cushions, jewellery make interesting ideas for souvenirs?
Everything Else
Interesting gin distillery. You can sample its products in the adjoining Heads and Tales bar beneath the Rutland hotel.
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetInteresting gin distillery. You can sample its products in the adjoining Heads and Tales bar beneath the Rutland hotel.
Old village on the water of Leith. If the weather's good you can walk by the river, through the village to Stockbridge or to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
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丁村
Dean PathOld village on the water of Leith. If the weather's good you can walk by the river, through the village to Stockbridge or to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art