Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Cask & Barrel (Southside)
24-26 West Preston StreetNeil's local. Friendly with good beers.
Good pub with wide selection of craft beers and real ales. Limited choice for food though, it’s burgers or burgers.
36
íbúar mæla meðThe Southern Bar
22-26 S Clerk St36
íbúar mæla meðGood pub with wide selection of craft beers and real ales. Limited choice for food though, it’s burgers or burgers.
A pub in the fasionable Marmount area. We often meet our friend and her dog here.
24
íbúar mæla meðThe Earl of Marchmont
22 Marchmont Cres24
íbúar mæla meðA pub in the fasionable Marmount area. We often meet our friend and her dog here.
An exciting new arts space in the old vets school. The Royal Dick is a lovely pub with affordable food. This place is great during the festival.
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íbúar mæla meðSummerhall
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íbúar mæla meðAn exciting new arts space in the old vets school. The Royal Dick is a lovely pub with affordable food. This place is great during the festival.
One of Edinburgh's oldest cinemas in the art deco style. Specialises in indie cinema.
184
íbúar mæla meðCameo Picturehouse
38 Home St184
íbúar mæla meðOne of Edinburgh's oldest cinemas in the art deco style. Specialises in indie cinema.
Monteiths
61 High St47
íbúar mæla meðA hidden gem in a cellar on the Royal Mile.
The Dagda Bar
93-95 Buccleuch St13
íbúar mæla meðWee old fashioned pub
The Auld Hoose
23-25 St. Leonard's St24
íbúar mæla meðA pub we visit from time to time
Part of the brilliant Summerhall arts venue. A former student union, they make their own beer and gin and the foods pretty good too.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Royal Dick Bar
1 Summerhall Pl19
íbúar mæla meðPart of the brilliant Summerhall arts venue. A former student union, they make their own beer and gin and the foods pretty good too.
Food Scene
Its pretty unique and only advisable if you like spicy food. Mr Kim runs this with his wife and is an interesting host who will tell you many tales about Korea and crockery.
20
íbúar mæla meðKim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch St20
íbúar mæla meðIts pretty unique and only advisable if you like spicy food. Mr Kim runs this with his wife and is an interesting host who will tell you many tales about Korea and crockery.
Nice wee Turkish restaurant. The food is delicious and the owner lovely and accommodating.
24
íbúar mæla meðHanedan
41 W Preston St24
íbúar mæla meðNice wee Turkish restaurant. The food is delicious and the owner lovely and accommodating.
Authentic southern Indian food. Cheap and delicious. I highly recomend the Dosai.
23
íbúar mæla meðTanjore
6-8 Clerk St23
íbúar mæla meðAuthentic southern Indian food. Cheap and delicious. I highly recomend the Dosai.
Indian street food which is tasty and affordable. Bring your own bottle. Located in one of our favourite areas with some great pubs nearby.
53
íbúar mæla meðTuk Tuk Indian Street Food
1 Leven St53
íbúar mæla meðIndian street food which is tasty and affordable. Bring your own bottle. Located in one of our favourite areas with some great pubs nearby.
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson Loan77
íbúar mæla meðA lovely spot for breakfast.
Recently opened and just a few minutes walk away. They serve a delicious set menu for £35 each. Fine dining but affordable and a nice relaxed atmosphere.
43
íbúar mæla meðAizle
107-109 St. Leonard's St43
íbúar mæla meðRecently opened and just a few minutes walk away. They serve a delicious set menu for £35 each. Fine dining but affordable and a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant St20
íbúar mæla meðA fashionable cellar bar just off the Grassmarket.
Broughton Street is a nice location on the edge of the New Town and on the way to the Botanical Gardens. The Olive Branch is among a number of good restaurants and pubs on the street.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Olive Branch
91 Broughton St42
íbúar mæla meðBroughton Street is a nice location on the edge of the New Town and on the way to the Botanical Gardens. The Olive Branch is among a number of good restaurants and pubs on the street.
Everything Else
The best off licence. It has a great selection of beers from all around the world and good wine at reasonable prices. The staff are knowledgeable and are always happy to advise.
Great Grog Bottle Shop
2 Dalkeith RdThe best off licence. It has a great selection of beers from all around the world and good wine at reasonable prices. The staff are knowledgeable and are always happy to advise.
Big open space across the south side of Edinburgh city centre. Everyone goes here on a sunny day and it's a nice route to walk into the city centre.
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íbúar mæla meðThe Meadows
333
íbúar mæla meðBig open space across the south side of Edinburgh city centre. Everyone goes here on a sunny day and it's a nice route to walk into the city centre.
Recently refurbished. Gym, swimming pool, fitness classes. Known as 'the commie'
48
íbúar mæla meðRoyal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith Rd48
íbúar mæla meðRecently refurbished. Gym, swimming pool, fitness classes. Known as 'the commie'
Extinct volcano. Willderness in the city with stunning views. Loads of visitors to Edinburgh climb Arthur's Seat.
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íbúar mæla meðSæti Artúrs
920
íbúar mæla meðExtinct volcano. Willderness in the city with stunning views. Loads of visitors to Edinburgh climb Arthur's Seat.
A little farmers market which is on every Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Great food and Stockbridge is one of our favourite places to explore.
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íbúar mæla meðStockbridge Market
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íbúar mæla meðA little farmers market which is on every Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Great food and Stockbridge is one of our favourite places to explore.
The Botanics are a great place for a wander on a nice day. Free entry unless you want to visit the greenhouses.
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íbúar mæla meðRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
578
íbúar mæla meðThe Botanics are a great place for a wander on a nice day. Free entry unless you want to visit the greenhouses.
Shopping
Hogs Head Vinyl
62 S Clerk St2nd hand records, cds and dvds at the bottom of our street.
Arts & Culture
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest Rd90
íbúar mæla meðA traditional pub with live folk music every evening.
Beautiful grounds and usually has good exhibitions. Take the opportunity while you are here to take a walk along the Water of Leith to Stockbridge.
348
íbúar mæla meðScottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
75 Belford Rd348
íbúar mæla meðBeautiful grounds and usually has good exhibitions. Take the opportunity while you are here to take a walk along the Water of Leith to Stockbridge.
Essentials
The Wee Boulangerie
67 Clerk St12
íbúar mæla meðReally really delicious bread.
Bottle Baron
60 Clerk StGreat beer
Entertainment & Activities
Dominion Cinema
107
íbúar mæla meðLuxury cinema