Guidebook for Edinburgh
Favourite local restaurants
Asian and European bistro serving fresh local produce.
First Coast Restaurant
97-101 Dalry RdAsian and European bistro serving fresh local produce.
Chapter One Coffee Shop
107 Dalry RdLa Casa Tapas & Mezze
103-105 Dalry RdMix of Spanish and Greek tapas.
Xiang Bala hotpot 香巴辣火锅
63 Dalry RdChinese restaurant.
Locanda de Gusti
102 Dalry RdItalian food.
Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry RdTraditional Pizza place.
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeGreat breakfasts
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StVegetarian restaurant
On the other side of town in Leith but my favourite place for seafood - get the hot Seafood Platter!
159 residents recomanen
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreOn the other side of town in Leith but my favourite place for seafood - get the hot Seafood Platter!
Probably my favourite Thai place, can be found on Deliveroo too.
6 residents recomanen
tingthai-CARAVAN Lothian Road
55-57 Lothian RdProbably my favourite Thai place, can be found on Deliveroo too.
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StFavourite Indian restaurant
Second favourite seafood place, but in a good location on the Royal Mile.
25 residents recomanen
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 CanongateSecond favourite seafood place, but in a good location on the Royal Mile.
Entertainment & Activities
Dalry Swim Centre
25-29 Caledonian CresVictorian swimming pool with sauna.
Nearby cinema showing latest blockbusters and some independent films.
87 residents recomanen
Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StNearby cinema showing latest blockbusters and some independent films.
Galeria Nacional d'Escòcia
The MoundMixture of Scottish and international art
Great museum for learning about Scottish history, nice view from the top too.
1378 residents recomanen
National Museum of Scotland
Great museum for learning about Scottish history, nice view from the top too.
Parks & Nature
Take a break from the city without traveling too far out, the pentland hills are a 20 minute drive or bus journey away. A walk up from Hillend gives a great view of Edinburgh, carry on further and you'll think you are many miles from civilisation. Can get the number 4 bus on Dalry road that takes you to Hillend.
12 residents recomanen
Hillend
Take a break from the city without traveling too far out, the pentland hills are a 20 minute drive or bus journey away. A walk up from Hillend gives a great view of Edinburgh, carry on further and you'll think you are many miles from civilisation. Can get the number 4 bus on Dalry road that takes you to Hillend.
Free entry, wide array of plants from all over the world.
1227 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFree entry, wide array of plants from all over the world.
About 30 minutes walk to the top, great panoramic view of Edinburgh.
1859 residents recomanen
Arthur's Seat
About 30 minutes walk to the top, great panoramic view of Edinburgh.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fountain
131 Dundee StNice place for a drink and good food too.
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdGood selection of craft beers.
Fierce Bar Edinburgh
167 Rose StreetIndependent Scottish Craft beer
BrewDog Lothian Road
50 Lothian RdCraft beer bar
Food scene
A must for foodies - artisinal goods from local producers, hot food stalls, open 10am-5pm every Sunday.
325 residents recomanen
Mercat de Stockbridge
Saunders StreetA must for foodies - artisinal goods from local producers, hot food stalls, open 10am-5pm every Sunday.
Farmer's market with local produce including meats, cheese, baked goods and beer.
88 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos d'Edimburg
Castle TerraceFarmer's market with local produce including meats, cheese, baked goods and beer.
Local Supermarkets
Co-op Food
114 Dalry RdLidl
Dalry RoadThai@Haymarket
39 Dalry RdLocavore Edinburgh
118-126 Dalry Road