Sarah’s guidebook
Coffee spots
There are some great coffee spots in Edinburgh. Here are a few of my favourites.
Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh is served here. Its not a big place though so you might not get a seat!
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Wellington Coffee
33A George StSome of the best coffee in Edinburgh is served here. Its not a big place though so you might not get a seat!
Fortitude Coffee
3c York PlGreat coffee served here too!
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StGood spot for lunch.
Local restaurant to the flat. Also good for coffee or a glass of wine.
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The Herringbone
2 S Trinity RdLocal restaurant to the flat. Also good for coffee or a glass of wine.
My favourite restuarants
Here are some of my top tips of where to eat in Edinburgh. I have a full list that I can email to you to have a look over if you prefer.
Enjoy and any feedback you have please be sure to leave it for other guests.
Great thai restaurant in the City. Normally busy so you would need to book in advance.
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Dusit
49A Thistle StGreat thai restaurant in the City. Normally busy so you would need to book in advance.
Based in Stockbridge, this great restaurant is approx a 20min walk from the flat where there are also several bars for an alternative night out. Walk through Inverleith Park on your way there or back and enjoy the view to the Castle.
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Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StBased in Stockbridge, this great restaurant is approx a 20min walk from the flat where there are also several bars for an alternative night out. Walk through Inverleith Park on your way there or back and enjoy the view to the Castle.
Chile inspired menu - sharing here is definately the way to go. Great wine selection too. In town so handy if you want to go on elsewhere.
83 Hanover St
83 Hanover StreetChile inspired menu - sharing here is definately the way to go. Great wine selection too. In town so handy if you want to go on elsewhere.
Fab tapas style Indian restaurant. You can only book for 6 or more people. There is normally a queue but once inside you get to the bar, issued a buzzer which alerts you when your table is ready. Food is really good!
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareFab tapas style Indian restaurant. You can only book for 6 or more people. There is normally a queue but once inside you get to the bar, issued a buzzer which alerts you when your table is ready. Food is really good!
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetGreat city centre fish restaurant.
Another City Centre fish restaurant - it has been a while since I ate here but it was great then so I am sure that it still is. Just off the Royal Mile, on George IV bridge, the 23 bus will take you right there.
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Ondine
2 George IV BridgeAnother City Centre fish restaurant - it has been a while since I ate here but it was great then so I am sure that it still is. Just off the Royal Mile, on George IV bridge, the 23 bus will take you right there.
Fab upmarket fish and chip (take away also available next door) restaurant approx 15 min walk from the flat. Great if its nice evening to watch the sun set over Granton Harbour.
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Fish Market
25 Pier PlaceFab upmarket fish and chip (take away also available next door) restaurant approx 15 min walk from the flat. Great if its nice evening to watch the sun set over Granton Harbour.
Great for brunch either before or after you take a wonder round Stockbridge Market.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlGreat for brunch either before or after you take a wonder round Stockbridge Market.
Great menu and always busy. They have a sister restaurant called the Apartment at Tollcross which is slightly out of the way but good option if you are heading out that direction or to the Kings Theatre.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeGreat menu and always busy. They have a sister restaurant called the Apartment at Tollcross which is slightly out of the way but good option if you are heading out that direction or to the Kings Theatre.
Lebanese style of tapas found - the hummus is amazing! Casual dining.
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BABA
130 George StLebanese style of tapas found - the hummus is amazing! Casual dining.
Great small restaurant with a mix of small bite size plates and larger options. Good for sharing. They also have a siter restaurant on Broughton St. Would need to book.
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Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlGreat small restaurant with a mix of small bite size plates and larger options. Good for sharing. They also have a siter restaurant on Broughton St. Would need to book.
Fab mexican restaurant - very small though and you can't book. However you can put your name down for a table and then head to Bon Vivant for a drink and they will call you when ready. Always busy :)
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StFab mexican restaurant - very small though and you can't book. However you can put your name down for a table and then head to Bon Vivant for a drink and they will call you when ready. Always busy :)
Steak restaurant - I haven't been as I don't eat meat but have heard that it is very good! There is also Fazenda, Gaucho and Chop House as other steak options. Bar below is Huxley and it is all situated at the West End of Princes St.
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Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetSteak restaurant - I haven't been as I don't eat meat but have heard that it is very good! There is also Fazenda, Gaucho and Chop House as other steak options. Bar below is Huxley and it is all situated at the West End of Princes St.
Drinking spots around Edinburgh
There are plenty of bars in Edinburgh, here are a few that I would recommend. Hope that this helps!
For a cheeky glass of wine close to the flat - they do cocktails and have a wide range for you to choose from! Easy to stop in by on your way back from town.
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The Herringbone
2 S Trinity RdFor a cheeky glass of wine close to the flat - they do cocktails and have a wide range for you to choose from! Easy to stop in by on your way back from town.
Small bar a restaurant as part of it. Great selection of gins and good place to start the night. There is also a Bon Vivant in Stockbridge if you fancy a night out here.
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The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle StSmall bar a restaurant as part of it. Great selection of gins and good place to start the night. There is also a Bon Vivant in Stockbridge if you fancy a night out here.
Good cocktails here - ideal for a Saturday night pub.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StGood cocktails here - ideal for a Saturday night pub.
Good bar which normally has a DJ playing from Thurs on wards.
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99 Hanover St
99 Hanover StreetGood bar which normally has a DJ playing from Thurs on wards.
Nice for a drink with a view or a pit stop for a glass of wine whilst out shopping. You can also eat here.
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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareNice for a drink with a view or a pit stop for a glass of wine whilst out shopping. You can also eat here.
Large and lively bar with a number of different areas - beer palace, gin booth and prosecco bar.Always have live entertainment and a good place to finish a night off. You can also eat here - simple bar like food.
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Brewhemia
1A Market StLarge and lively bar with a number of different areas - beer palace, gin booth and prosecco bar.Always have live entertainment and a good place to finish a night off. You can also eat here - simple bar like food.
Great bar in an almost secret like location situated on a close off the Royal Mile. Wide selection of whisky and you can also eat here. Owned by the same people who have Bon Vivant.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGreat bar in an almost secret like location situated on a close off the Royal Mile. Wide selection of whisky and you can also eat here. Owned by the same people who have Bon Vivant.
Very new to Edinburgh - cool industrial style of bar. You can also eat here too.
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Lady Libertine
25 W Register StVery new to Edinburgh - cool industrial style of bar. You can also eat here too.
Nice wine bar which also serves great cheese and meat platters. Handy if you are having/planning a night out in the Stockbridge area. Just along the road is Hamiltons another relaxed bar.
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlNice wine bar which also serves great cheese and meat platters. Handy if you are having/planning a night out in the Stockbridge area. Just along the road is Hamiltons another relaxed bar.
Large pub with option to eat here too. Outside space too if it is a nice day.
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The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlLarge pub with option to eat here too. Outside space too if it is a nice day.
Good for a Saturday night out - lively and normally busy bar. Wide selection of cocktails and night club downstairs.
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Lulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StGood for a Saturday night out - lively and normally busy bar. Wide selection of cocktails and night club downstairs.
Things to do whilst in Edinburgh
Here are a few of my recommended to do activities whilst you are in Edinburgh - however it all depends on what you enjoy and want to get out of your visit to the City.
Take a wonder round the gardens on a nice day to take a break from the City and relax in very tranquil surroundings. Couple of cafes within the gardens to get a coffee or lunch.
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Royal Botanic Garden station
Take a wonder round the gardens on a nice day to take a break from the City and relax in very tranquil surroundings. Couple of cafes within the gardens to get a coffee or lunch.
Take a walk up Arthur's Seat and enjoy the fab views of Edinburgh City and beyond.
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Arthur's Seat
Take a walk up Arthur's Seat and enjoy the fab views of Edinburgh City and beyond.
If you are interested in history and getting a great view of the City at the same time then take a visit to Edinburgh Castle. You definitely need a couple of hours to make your visit worthwhile. Take a wonder down the Royal Mile exploring the closes off it and enjoy a coffee stop or wine along the way at one of the many bars/cafes. Cockburn Street has some nice non tacky gift shops - Liquorice Tree towards the bottom - if you need to get some gifts.
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIf you are interested in history and getting a great view of the City at the same time then take a visit to Edinburgh Castle. You definitely need a couple of hours to make your visit worthwhile. Take a wonder down the Royal Mile exploring the closes off it and enjoy a coffee stop or wine along the way at one of the many bars/cafes. Cockburn Street has some nice non tacky gift shops - Liquorice Tree towards the bottom - if you need to get some gifts.
Fab place to explore and free entry to the main museum. Some touring exhibitions may have a small entrance fee but there is plenty going on that you don't need to pay for. Check out the website to see what is on.
Always busy when raining!!
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National Museum of Scotland
Fab place to explore and free entry to the main museum. Some touring exhibitions may have a small entrance fee but there is plenty going on that you don't need to pay for. Check out the website to see what is on.
Always busy when raining!!
Open on a Sunday and a great place to get local produce, have a wonder either before or after brunch (try Hamiltons or Peter's Yard) and then a walk through Inverleith Park finishing in the Botanics. Check out the website here:
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetOpen on a Sunday and a great place to get local produce, have a wonder either before or after brunch (try Hamiltons or Peter's Yard) and then a walk through Inverleith Park finishing in the Botanics. Check out the website here:
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/
Great for the big kid in you and a good option if the weather isn't great for wondering around the City.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillGreat for the big kid in you and a good option if the weather isn't great for wondering around the City.
Leith has a vibrant scene of pubs and restaurants that make it worthwhile having a wonder down here. More relaxed than going out in town and recommendations are as follows:
Finn & Bear - great for kids too
Kings Wark - fab brunch
Fishers on the Shore - fish restaurant
Roseleaft - cocktails served in teapots, food also available
The Royal Yacht Britannia is also docked in Leith so if you are keen on more history then check it out. It is a paid attraction.
There is also a market on a Saturday.
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Leith
Leith has a vibrant scene of pubs and restaurants that make it worthwhile having a wonder down here. More relaxed than going out in town and recommendations are as follows:
Finn & Bear - great for kids too
Kings Wark - fab brunch
Fishers on the Shore - fish restaurant
Roseleaft - cocktails served in teapots, food also available
The Royal Yacht Britannia is also docked in Leith so if you are keen on more history then check it out. It is a paid attraction.
There is also a market on a Saturday.