Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
If you are a fan of a very good steak and don't want to travel far from the flat Kyloe is the place to go. Delicious, Scottish beef, cooked to perfection makes this place one of my top picks.
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Kyloe
1-3 Rutland StreetIf you are a fan of a very good steak and don't want to travel far from the flat Kyloe is the place to go. Delicious, Scottish beef, cooked to perfection makes this place one of my top picks.
BABA offers something a little bit different and I would highly recommend it. Inspired by flavours of the Levant, the dishes are designed to be shared, they are small plates that deliver big flavour! Authentic surroundings make you feel like you are in an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant. Great for lunch or dinner.
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BABA
130 George StBABA offers something a little bit different and I would highly recommend it. Inspired by flavours of the Levant, the dishes are designed to be shared, they are small plates that deliver big flavour! Authentic surroundings make you feel like you are in an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant. Great for lunch or dinner.
A trusty Italian which has been in Edinburgh for over 30 years. Great value for authentic, freshly cooked, Italian food. If you are needing a rest from the shops this is an ideal place to stop, offering a 3-course lunch menu for £7.45!! Don't be put off by the price. It is excellent!
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Bar Napoli
75 Hanover StA trusty Italian which has been in Edinburgh for over 30 years. Great value for authentic, freshly cooked, Italian food. If you are needing a rest from the shops this is an ideal place to stop, offering a 3-course lunch menu for £7.45!! Don't be put off by the price. It is excellent!
Another one possibly not suited to vegetarians! Chop House is a great option for breakfast, where they serve up an incredible full Scottish breakfast; lunch, one of the best steak sandwiches I've had; or dinner for a delicious steak with very good sides.
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Chop House
Arch 15 E Market StAnother one possibly not suited to vegetarians! Chop House is a great option for breakfast, where they serve up an incredible full Scottish breakfast; lunch, one of the best steak sandwiches I've had; or dinner for a delicious steak with very good sides.
Hands down the best Thai restaurant I have been to in Edinburgh! The Bangkok Duck is one of my top choices off their menu. I would definitely encourage anyone to go to Dusit if you fancy Thai cuisine.
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Dusit
49A Thistle StHands down the best Thai restaurant I have been to in Edinburgh! The Bangkok Duck is one of my top choices off their menu. I would definitely encourage anyone to go to Dusit if you fancy Thai cuisine.
An old Victorian pump house transformed into an atmospheric restaurant and bar on a side street off the Royal Mile. Enjoy delicious food here, followed by your choice of whisky from their 400 bottle collection!
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClAn old Victorian pump house transformed into an atmospheric restaurant and bar on a side street off the Royal Mile. Enjoy delicious food here, followed by your choice of whisky from their 400 bottle collection!
Real Mexican food and amazing frozen margaritas!! Count yourself lucky if you get to visit El Cartel as they don't take bookings and it is always busy!
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StReal Mexican food and amazing frozen margaritas!! Count yourself lucky if you get to visit El Cartel as they don't take bookings and it is always busy!
Just below Kyloe, The Huxley is a stones throw from the flat. I would recommend going here for a reasonably priced, generous full Scottish breakfast.
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The Huxley
1-3 Rutland StJust below Kyloe, The Huxley is a stones throw from the flat. I would recommend going here for a reasonably priced, generous full Scottish breakfast.
Simply a very good coffee shop, that serves very good coffee!
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Wellington Coffee
33A George StSimply a very good coffee shop, that serves very good coffee!
Another very good independent coffee shop, which also sells lovely sandwiches and delicious toasted cheese.
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Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlAnother very good independent coffee shop, which also sells lovely sandwiches and delicious toasted cheese.
You'll find this cool street-food style Italian just off the Royal Mile, it's one of my favourite places to go. I would recommend 'The Civerinos' pizza and their parmesan fries with truffle aioli are amazing, all washed down with a boozy slushy!
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Civerinos
49 Forrest RdYou'll find this cool street-food style Italian just off the Royal Mile, it's one of my favourite places to go. I would recommend 'The Civerinos' pizza and their parmesan fries with truffle aioli are amazing, all washed down with a boozy slushy!
Badger & Co is another place to produce a nice breakfast menu, served 7 days a week. They also do a very good Sunday Roast! You will also find a lovely bar area in Badger & Co offering a wide variety of cocktails and beers.
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Badger & Co
32 Castle StBadger & Co is another place to produce a nice breakfast menu, served 7 days a week. They also do a very good Sunday Roast! You will also find a lovely bar area in Badger & Co offering a wide variety of cocktails and beers.
One of Tom Kitchin's restaurants in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. On the menu here you will find all the classics, fish & chips, steak pie, even sausage and mash, however, these pub food classics are taken to another level. Delicious and comforting food.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdOne of Tom Kitchin's restaurants in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. On the menu here you will find all the classics, fish & chips, steak pie, even sausage and mash, however, these pub food classics are taken to another level. Delicious and comforting food.
Another favourite of mine! Tapas style dining, accompanied by a great selection of wine, all in a relaxed stylish setting. A great choice for a lunchtime break of sightseeing or after a full day of shopping.
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ROLLO
14 Broughton StAnother favourite of mine! Tapas style dining, accompanied by a great selection of wine, all in a relaxed stylish setting. A great choice for a lunchtime break of sightseeing or after a full day of shopping.
Getting Around
This is the stop to get on and off the tram to either go towards The Playhouse (theatre) and Leith or the opposite direction towards Murrayfield stadium and Edinburgh Airport.
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West End - Princes Street station
Atholl CrescentThis is the stop to get on and off the tram to either go towards The Playhouse (theatre) and Leith or the opposite direction towards Murrayfield stadium and Edinburgh Airport.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tigerlily is a very nice venue on George Street offering a great selection of cocktails and drinks. They have a nice food menu too if you decide you would like something to eat.
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Tigerlilly
125 George StTigerlily is a very nice venue on George Street offering a great selection of cocktails and drinks. They have a nice food menu too if you decide you would like something to eat.
A beautiful restaurant and bar, a top pick of mine when going for day or evening drinks with my girl friends.
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Copper Blossom
107 George StA beautiful restaurant and bar, a top pick of mine when going for day or evening drinks with my girl friends.
A quirky bar that you could walk past if you were not looking for it, but they serve the best cocktails! If cocktails aren't your thing, they have a big choice of craft beers too.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StA quirky bar that you could walk past if you were not looking for it, but they serve the best cocktails! If cocktails aren't your thing, they have a big choice of craft beers too.
Located in the heart of the west-end, not far from my flat. A great place to watch the 6 Nations on a big screen while enjoying a cold pint or refreshing g&t.
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Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte LnLocated in the heart of the west-end, not far from my flat. A great place to watch the 6 Nations on a big screen while enjoying a cold pint or refreshing g&t.
If you enjoy a lovely crisp Chablis or a full bodied Aussie Shiraz, this is the place for you. A great selection of wines, beers and whiskies enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere. If you're lucky you might catch a Jazz evening at the venue also!
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Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StIf you enjoy a lovely crisp Chablis or a full bodied Aussie Shiraz, this is the place for you. A great selection of wines, beers and whiskies enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere. If you're lucky you might catch a Jazz evening at the venue also!
The Fountain
131 Dundee StA really nice pub with a great selection of gins!
Another one just off the Royal Mile. The perfect spot to enjoy a tipple after doing the tourist attractions on the Royal Mile. A cosy, warm and inviting bar. Their restaurant also serves up very good food!
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Monteiths
61 High StAnother one just off the Royal Mile. The perfect spot to enjoy a tipple after doing the tourist attractions on the Royal Mile. A cosy, warm and inviting bar. Their restaurant also serves up very good food!
Great drinks, great music and a great atmosphere. What more could you want?
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SUPERICO Bar & Lounge
99 Hanover StGreat drinks, great music and a great atmosphere. What more could you want?
Sightseeing
It speaks for itself. If you haven't been before I would say it is a must!
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Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIt speaks for itself. If you haven't been before I would say it is a must!
A great spot for amazing panoramic views over Edinburgh. Also a much easier stroll than going up Arthur's seat!
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Calton Hill
Calton HillA great spot for amazing panoramic views over Edinburgh. Also a much easier stroll than going up Arthur's seat!
A walk up Arthur's Seat will certainly blow the cobwebs away, but it will be well worth it when you see the views over Edinburgh, and beyond, at the top.
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Arthur's Seat
A walk up Arthur's Seat will certainly blow the cobwebs away, but it will be well worth it when you see the views over Edinburgh, and beyond, at the top.
A popular tourist attraction, beautiful in the summer but just as nice in the winter evenings, where you can book tickets for their magical outdoor trail around the lit up gardens.
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Arboretum PlaceA popular tourist attraction, beautiful in the summer but just as nice in the winter evenings, where you can book tickets for their magical outdoor trail around the lit up gardens.
A must if you have never been to Edinburgh, it is very touristy, but there is no where like it, with the cobbled street leading up to the castle. There are many shops, bars, cafes and restaurants along the Royal Mile.
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Royal Mile
A must if you have never been to Edinburgh, it is very touristy, but there is no where like it, with the cobbled street leading up to the castle. There are many shops, bars, cafes and restaurants along the Royal Mile.
An iconic attraction which has been voted Scotland's best visitor attraction!
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HMY Britannia
Ocean DriveAn iconic attraction which has been voted Scotland's best visitor attraction!
Entertainment & Activities
There is usually always a show on in the evening at The Stand. I'd recommend having a look online to see who and what's on when.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceThere is usually always a show on in the evening at The Stand. I'd recommend having a look online to see who and what's on when.
Great fun for all the family and a chance to see the only giant pandas in the UK!
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Edinburgh Zoo station
Great fun for all the family and a chance to see the only giant pandas in the UK!
The oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh! Endless fun for those of all ages, this would be near the top of my list of attractions to visit.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillThe oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh! Endless fun for those of all ages, this would be near the top of my list of attractions to visit.
Scotland's largest stadium and the home of Scottish Rugby. A brilliant atmosphere if you are lucky enough to see a game there. You can also take a guided tour of the stadium.
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BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetScotland's largest stadium and the home of Scottish Rugby. A brilliant atmosphere if you are lucky enough to see a game there. You can also take a guided tour of the stadium.
A great place if it's a rainy day and your kids need to burn some energy! Adults very much welcome to go too!
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Gravity Trampoline Parks
130 Dundee StA great place if it's a rainy day and your kids need to burn some energy! Adults very much welcome to go too!
Advanced booking is essential for this adult attraction. This is just a 5 minute walk from the flat and great fun to learn about gin and of course taste some gin also!
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetAdvanced booking is essential for this adult attraction. This is just a 5 minute walk from the flat and great fun to learn about gin and of course taste some gin also!
Be part of a frightening tour through 1000 years of Scottish history. The tour includes live shows and underground rides!
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De Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StBe part of a frightening tour through 1000 years of Scottish history. The tour includes live shows and underground rides!
Educational and fun filled place for all the family! Gain a greater understanding about planet earth through interactive, cutting edge technology. (Tip: tickets are cheaper if you buy in advance online)
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadEducational and fun filled place for all the family! Gain a greater understanding about planet earth through interactive, cutting edge technology. (Tip: tickets are cheaper if you buy in advance online)
Arts & Culture
A very interesting place to visit to gain a greater insight into the history of Scotland. Worth a visit and admission is free.
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National Museum of Scotland
A very interesting place to visit to gain a greater insight into the history of Scotland. Worth a visit and admission is free.
A beautiful building which holds the national collections of portraits of Scots. A worthwhile visit in the city centre.
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Schotse Nationale Portretgalerij
1 Queen StA beautiful building which holds the national collections of portraits of Scots. A worthwhile visit in the city centre.
Parks & Nature
It's lovely on a sunny day to sit in the Gardens and soak up the atmosphere of the city. Equally in Winter the Gardens have a great atmosphere, filled with all the Christmas markets and attractions.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetIt's lovely on a sunny day to sit in the Gardens and soak up the atmosphere of the city. Equally in Winter the Gardens have a great atmosphere, filled with all the Christmas markets and attractions.
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Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens to wander around.