Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StThe Marshmallow Lady
14 Rodney St Amazing marshmallows at this little shop in Canonmills
Francos of Stockbridge
7 Comely Bank RdDelivered Fish and Chips 0131 332 3557
This is a must! Michelin Star chef pub, serving Scottish food and local produce
378 residents recomanen
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdThis is a must! Michelin Star chef pub, serving Scottish food and local produce
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillVery close to the castle, expensive but beautiful
The Dome
14 George StBar and restaurant
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeJK Rowling wrote Harry Potter here
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StGood pizza chain
Sugar Daddy's Bakery
5 Rodney StGluten Free bakery
YO! Sushi
78 Princes StreetGreat view of the castle
Peter's Yard
Amazing pastries
Street Box
53 Raeburn PlThai take away
Ping On Chinese Restaurant
26-32 Deanhaugh StDelivers Chinese
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlGreat food, child friendly with a soft play area
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlFab tapas!
Burr & Co
20 George StCool coffee bar
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadAmazing little restaurant
Café Marlayne
76 Thistle StLovely small french restaurant
Embo Deli & Events Catering
29 Haddington PlGreat wraps, little independent deli
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle StSo cool and one of my favourites
The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle StAmazing Steak
A haven from the tourist tatt in the very centre of the Royal Mile! Amen! Well worth a visit, boasting first rate food and atmosphere, whiskeys, craft beers, wines....just follow the fairy lights!
86 residents recomanen
Monteiths
61 High StA haven from the tourist tatt in the very centre of the Royal Mile! Amen! Well worth a visit, boasting first rate food and atmosphere, whiskeys, craft beers, wines....just follow the fairy lights!
The place for pizza in Edinburgh. Lively and always busy. They deliver too if you want to stay in.
241 residents recomanen
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkThe place for pizza in Edinburgh. Lively and always busy. They deliver too if you want to stay in.
Great up-beat bar, friendly staff with a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. A fantastic place to start a night out or grab some grub. Try the Nachos. Vibrant location
123 residents recomanen
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StGreat up-beat bar, friendly staff with a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. A fantastic place to start a night out or grab some grub. Try the Nachos. Vibrant location
Gourmet coffee at its finest. Expensive yet laid-back, this coffee house is an ideal place for your morning coffee with an artistic and alternative vibe
236 residents recomanen
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGourmet coffee at its finest. Expensive yet laid-back, this coffee house is an ideal place for your morning coffee with an artistic and alternative vibe
Recently refurbed gastrobar with beer garden to die for, head there is the sun shines and you need a refreshment or it is rains for a bite to eat
162 residents recomanen
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlRecently refurbed gastrobar with beer garden to die for, head there is the sun shines and you need a refreshment or it is rains for a bite to eat
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresOne of the best Chinese restaurants in town, book a table
Arguably the best curry house in Edinburgh. Its always busy as opposite the theatre so book a table. Must visit for curry lovers and reasonably priced. BYOB
148 residents recomanen
Khushi's
10 Antigua StArguably the best curry house in Edinburgh. Its always busy as opposite the theatre so book a table. Must visit for curry lovers and reasonably priced. BYOB
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union StThai restaurant
This upmarket restaurant and bar serves excellent Scottish cuisine, the seafood is particularly good. A favourite with the New Town locals and a stones throw away from the Tram stop on York place
74 residents recomanen
Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StThis upmarket restaurant and bar serves excellent Scottish cuisine, the seafood is particularly good. A favourite with the New Town locals and a stones throw away from the Tram stop on York place
Fantastic stylish French dining with warm atmosphere, parisian decor and feel
173 residents recomanen
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StFantastic stylish French dining with warm atmosphere, parisian decor and feel
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreGood food too, sometimes live music
Drinks & Nightlife
Shanghai Club
16a George StCarrying on with a party
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StNightclub
Cabaret Voltaire
36-38 Blair StWhy Not Nightclub
14 George StLulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StRoseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceNice food and amazing decor
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StHarvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareGreat views
The Barony Bar
81-85 Broughton StreetCheap old fashion bar
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StNice pub
Traditional old fashioned bar - it's cool!
Vintage victorian bar, one of the oldest in town. Great atmosphere and range of beers, wines & spirits. Drink with the locals in this central large bar, with small restaurant also worth a visit
125 residents recomanen
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StTraditional old fashioned bar - it's cool!
Vintage victorian bar, one of the oldest in town. Great atmosphere and range of beers, wines & spirits. Drink with the locals in this central large bar, with small restaurant also worth a visit
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlGreat pub, nice food and child friendly
Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadMy favourite place for afternoon tea
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowNice bar with Boho vibes
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StCool restaurant
Healthy homely lunch. Vegan and veggie options
60 residents recomanen
Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StHealthy homely lunch. Vegan and veggie options
Copper Blossom
107 George StGreat bar that serves food and a beautifully painted floor
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeAmazing fish restaurant, quite expensive
Fantastic traditional pub, often has live music. Great place to find real ales and a warm atmosphere
49 residents recomanen
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StFantastic traditional pub, often has live music. Great place to find real ales and a warm atmosphere
Popular tapas place, with great wines and of course finger food. Cozy ambience
185 residents recomanen
Pickles
60 Broughton StPopular tapas place, with great wines and of course finger food. Cozy ambience
The OX
49-51 London StGastrobar with all the trimmings
The Jam House
5 Queen StreetLive music venue
Above the Cafe Royal, stylish cocktail bar with several function rooms that often host happening club nights. Great place to start a night on the town. Check their website for details
104 residents recomanen
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StAbove the Cafe Royal, stylish cocktail bar with several function rooms that often host happening club nights. Great place to start a night on the town. Check their website for details
Sightseeing
Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketA glimpse into 17 century old town
Glenkinchie Distillery
Whiskey Tour
Castell d'Edimburg
CastlehillA must do visit, a castle that dominates our city
La presó d'Edimburg
31 Market StThistle Street
Thistle StreetNice street with cute bars and independent shops
Dundas Street
Dundas StreetArt galleries
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayRoutes nearby the apartment
Saint Stephen Street
Saint Stephen StreetVintage stores
Princes Street
Princes StreetAmazing views of the castle. High Street stores
Victoria Street
Victoria Streetpretty looking street that leads to Grassmarket
Stockbridge
A cool area with lots of bars and restaurants
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Amazing view of the city
Calton Hill
Calton HillAmazing views across the city, very close to the apartment
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdBeautiful views and walks
Inverleith Park
Best park in town
A great location and a must see! Take some nuts to feed the squirrels, they are very friendly
104 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden station
A great location and a must see! Take some nuts to feed the squirrels, they are very friendly
Arts & Culture
Museum on the Mound
23 The MoundNational Museum of Scotland station
Brilliant day out for the children
Teatre del Festival
13-29 Nicolson StGreat theatre
Access to free PCs and wi-fi, you'll need to become a member to use the facilities but it's open to anyone. Super central
7 residents recomanen
Central Library
7-9 George IV BridgeAccess to free PCs and wi-fi, you'll need to become a member to use the facilities but it's open to anyone. Super central
Teatre d'Edimburg
18-22 Greenside PlCheck out their website for details
Shopping
Handbag Heaven Exchange
36 Howe StExchange handbag store
Jeffreys Interiors
8 N W Circus PlLovely interiors store
Hawico Scotland
71 GrassmarketLovely cashmere pieces
Vintage clothes shop on the cute street
8 residents recomanen
Those Were The Days Vintage Fashion Boutique
26 St Stephen StVintage clothes shop on the cute street
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketVintage clothing
Caoba
56 Raeburn PlCool little independent shop in Stockbridge with brilliant cards
Shop in style in this luxury setting, fantastic food offerings too and roof top views across the city skyline
181 residents recomanen
Harvey Nichols
Shop in style in this luxury setting, fantastic food offerings too and roof top views across the city skyline
Award winning Butchers with hand-made sausages to die for!
70 residents recomanen
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StAward winning Butchers with hand-made sausages to die for!
Epitome
35 Dundas StNice clothes
Walker Slater
16-20 Victoria StTweed clothing
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StGreat department store
Jenners
Oldest department store in Edinburgh
Sweaty Betty
63 George StCool active wear - british brand
21st Century Kilts 1996 | EDINBURGH
59 High StreetAmazing handmade kilts
Pam Jenkins
41 Thistle StAmazing shoes
COVET
20 Thistle StCool little boutique
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdReally nice groceries
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkAt the last tram stop
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Princes StreetAfternoon tea and spa
The Balmoral
1 Princes StAfternoon tea and spa
If you are veggie or organic obsessed, head here. They have all bases covered
165 residents recomanen
Real Foods
37 Broughton StIf you are veggie or organic obsessed, head here. They have all bases covered
Up-market off licence with fantastic friendly staff always keen to give you a recommendation to suite your tastes. Wide selection of wines, craft beers and of course, malt whiskeys
23 residents recomanen
Vino
30 Broughton StUp-market off licence with fantastic friendly staff always keen to give you a recommendation to suite your tastes. Wide selection of wines, craft beers and of course, malt whiskeys
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLarge supermarket. Locations across the city