Local Guide
SPECIALIST FOODS
Stockbridge is full of delicatessens, coffee places, bakeries, cheese mongers, fish and game butcher. Book shops galore, vintage fashions and designer clothes. Fine dining, bars and cafes for all tastes are a short walk away. See my recommendations for eating out locally.
Great indian takeaway, great food and variety, freshly made.
Book online - will deliver - to collect it's 5 minutes drive.
8 residents recomanen
Eastern Spices Indian Takeaway
6 Howard StGreat indian takeaway, great food and variety, freshly made.
Book online - will deliver - to collect it's 5 minutes drive.
Shanaz
45 Raeburn PlGreat Indian take away - 5 minutes walk away
Drinks & Eating out
Here are my recommendations for eating lunch and dinner in Stockbridge and New Town
Edinburgh's star chef opens a bistro in Stockbridge, a 5 minute walk away in Raeburn place - a must for dinner or lunch.
378 residents recomanen
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdEdinburgh's star chef opens a bistro in Stockbridge, a 5 minute walk away in Raeburn place - a must for dinner or lunch.
Award winning restaurant occupying a former Timberyard. Fine dining - only 15 minutes walk away.
Phone 0131 221 1222
184 residents recomanen
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StAward winning restaurant occupying a former Timberyard. Fine dining - only 15 minutes walk away.
Phone 0131 221 1222
A best kept secret off India Street, small intimate victorian pub with choice whiskeys perfect for a night cap. Take the scenic route, stroll through Dean Gardens, head to right up Gloucester Place into New Town - India Street is at end of Gloucester Street - pub is tuckedin at entrance to Jamaica Street on left.
56 residents recomanen
Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StA best kept secret off India Street, small intimate victorian pub with choice whiskeys perfect for a night cap. Take the scenic route, stroll through Dean Gardens, head to right up Gloucester Place into New Town - India Street is at end of Gloucester Street - pub is tuckedin at entrance to Jamaica Street on left.
Inside a different world, circular bar, red ceiling with great ales and an open fire in winter.
82 residents recomanen
The Bailie Bar
2-4 St Stephen StInside a different world, circular bar, red ceiling with great ales and an open fire in winter.
Great wine list, cheeses and cured meats too for snacking, convivial atmosphere.
91 residents recomanen
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlGreat wine list, cheeses and cured meats too for snacking, convivial atmosphere.
Skua
Small intimate restaurant, Scottish modern cuisine, excellent reviews.
Enter an emporium housing the history of whiskey and tasting experience - bar is on top floor.
36 residents recomanen
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StEnter an emporium housing the history of whiskey and tasting experience - bar is on top floor.
Sightseeing
Dean Village is a World Heritage site 10 minutes walk up river from the mews house. Spot signs along the river walk for Scottish Gallery of Modern Art which is a bit further upstream!
268 residents recomanen
Vila Dean
Dean PathDean Village is a World Heritage site 10 minutes walk up river from the mews house. Spot signs along the river walk for Scottish Gallery of Modern Art which is a bit further upstream!
See panorama from Castle esplanade - it's only 20 minutes walk from the mews! Walk from Castle down the Royal Mile to Holyrood House and take in many stories from history in the Old Town.
1961 residents recomanen
Castell d'Edimburg
CastlehillSee panorama from Castle esplanade - it's only 20 minutes walk from the mews! Walk from Castle down the Royal Mile to Holyrood House and take in many stories from history in the Old Town.
Walk through private gardens to Stockbridge and follow signs for The Royal Edinburgh Botanical Gardens, lovely place to stop for lunch too.
1227 residents recomanen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWalk through private gardens to Stockbridge and follow signs for The Royal Edinburgh Botanical Gardens, lovely place to stop for lunch too.
Edinburgh's volcano in middle of a city. Panoramic views from the top - a must to see whole city before you.
1859 residents recomanen
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh's volcano in middle of a city. Panoramic views from the top - a must to see whole city before you.
Take a short walk up the river path to DeanVillage - a World Heritage site - continue up river following signs for the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art - you may spot an otter on the way.
268 residents recomanen
Vila Dean
Dean PathTake a short walk up the river path to DeanVillage - a World Heritage site - continue up river following signs for the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art - you may spot an otter on the way.
Arts & Culture
Head up river through Dean Village to Gallery of Modern Art - fabulous walk, a great art collection - a must see!
1010 residents recomanen
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdHead up river through Dean Village to Gallery of Modern Art - fabulous walk, a great art collection - a must see!
Little gem at bottom of High Street in Old Town - shows what is was like living in the Old Town - it's fascinating!
72 residents recomanen
El Museu d'Edimburg
142-146 CanongateLittle gem at bottom of High Street in Old Town - shows what is was like living in the Old Town - it's fascinating!
Everything you need to know about Scotland in Chambers Street. Fabulous building old and new in heart of Edinburgh's university district.
1378 residents recomanen
National Museum of Scotland
Everything you need to know about Scotland in Chambers Street. Fabulous building old and new in heart of Edinburgh's university district.
The City Observatory on Calton Hill has reopened fully restored adding a restaurant, The Lookout, with best view across Edinburgh city. Also home to contemporary arts group Collective who decided to make it their spectacular new gallery, giving new life to a monument to the Scottish Enlightenment. Well worth the visit after climbing Arthurs Seat!
1098 residents recomanen
Calton Hill
Calton HillThe City Observatory on Calton Hill has reopened fully restored adding a restaurant, The Lookout, with best view across Edinburgh city. Also home to contemporary arts group Collective who decided to make it their spectacular new gallery, giving new life to a monument to the Scottish Enlightenment. Well worth the visit after climbing Arthurs Seat!
Shopping
Small independent boutique, well known and smaller designer brands, shoes, day wear, evening wear.
19 residents recomanen
Epitome
35 Dundas StSmall independent boutique, well known and smaller designer brands, shoes, day wear, evening wear.
Independent book shop - a delight for all book tastes.
St. Stephen Street is brimming with independents, vintage clothing, furnishings, LPs, all sorts!
21 residents recomanen
Golden Hare Books
68 St Stephen StIndependent book shop - a delight for all book tastes.
St. Stephen Street is brimming with independents, vintage clothing, furnishings, LPs, all sorts!
Dick's supports small, independent manufacturers who specialise in their craft and have a common philosophy of quality and longevity. Selected collection of menswear, womenswear, accessories and homewares.
18 residents recomanen
Dick's Edinburgh
3 N W Circus PlDick's supports small, independent manufacturers who specialise in their craft and have a common philosophy of quality and longevity. Selected collection of menswear, womenswear, accessories and homewares.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlAlso a store in Stockbridge.
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh City Centre
12 Annandale St