Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
STACK Dim Sum Bar
42 Dalmeny StBest Dim Sum inn Edinburgh
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat Pizza and Great atmosphere
Affordable and simply delicious, great place to pick up some pastries for breakfast
79 residents recomanen
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StAffordable and simply delicious, great place to pick up some pastries for breakfast
Mexican Taqueria
63 Elm RowGrab some tacos in this small but perfectly formed Taqueria
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetBest place to samples some Scottish Seafood and Fish
Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceFish and chips made to order! Best place to try Fish and Chips
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlThai food
Hidden away down a close off the royal mile. Great place for dinner or a pre-dinner cocktail or whisky
86 residents recomanen
Monteiths
61 High StHidden away down a close off the royal mile. Great place for dinner or a pre-dinner cocktail or whisky
The Kitchin
Michelin star Scottish food with emphasis on local produce
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGreat coffee in a relaxed atmosphere
Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkFriendly staff and good coffee
Great local restaurant perfect for lunch, dinner or a coffee and churros.
129 residents recomanen
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkGreat local restaurant perfect for lunch, dinner or a coffee and churros.
A must book in advance. Stunning and perfect for a quaint dinner.
339 residents recomanen
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadA must book in advance. Stunning and perfect for a quaint dinner.
Check out their website or Facebook. Open most weekends. Great street food. Worth a wander to if you have a few hours and want to try something different one afternoon or evening.
87 residents recomanen
Mercat de Pitt
20 Pitt StCheck out their website or Facebook. Open most weekends. Great street food. Worth a wander to if you have a few hours and want to try something different one afternoon or evening.
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowBar with food.
Great food. Open bar area or restaurant section, we prefer the open section. Try the fish and chips!
143 residents recomanen
The King's Wark
36 ShoreGreat food. Open bar area or restaurant section, we prefer the open section. Try the fish and chips!
Link in to a long walk up Arthurs seat and loop back around to the city.
167 residents recomanen
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayLink in to a long walk up Arthurs seat and loop back around to the city.
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowCafe at back, also good for food.
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkGreat food. Worth booking on the weekend.
Shopping
Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StLovely gift shop featuring local artists and craftsman
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm RowLocal fruit and Veg
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StButchers
The Cats Miaou
36 Elm RowLovely gift shop
Everything Else
Elm Row Post Office
20 Elm RowPost Office
Kids soft play. Huge - don’t lose them. Ideal for a rainy day or a few hours for them to burn off some steam.
10 residents recomanen
Wonder World Soft Play Edinburgh
377 Easter RdKids soft play. Huge - don’t lose them. Ideal for a rainy day or a few hours for them to burn off some steam.
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceLocal swimming pool - great for the kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlWoodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkJeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowGreat beers. Also does good food.
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StTraditional Scottish pub
Robbies
367 Leith WalkTradiational Scottish pub
The Cask & Barrel
115 Broughton StTraditional Scottish pub
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkLocal Pub
Sightseeing
A must walk for all keen tourists. Watch out for the weather. It’s also quite a trek.
1859 residents recomanen
Arthur's Seat
A must walk for all keen tourists. Watch out for the weather. It’s also quite a trek.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland