Rachel's Guidebook to Edinburgh & Leith
Food and Drink Scene
some of our favourite restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh. If your looking for someplace to eat in a particular area, or a certain type of cuisine, please message us. We are total foodies and love recommending places to eat.
Just a 15 minute walk away, or a quick number 10 bus ride, is the best fish and chips in town. You can eat in the restaurant or outside by the water. they also serve beer and wine but it's more a restaurant than a bar.
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlJust a 15 minute walk away, or a quick number 10 bus ride, is the best fish and chips in town. You can eat in the restaurant or outside by the water. they also serve beer and wine but it's more a restaurant than a bar.
Bittersweet is a restaurant and bar founded by two Italian brothers bring the culture of Italian aperitivo to leith with delicious small dishes and cocktails.
Fabrizio is the actual director of local artisanal distillery, Old Poison. they make interesting cocktails using their own spirits.
Bittersweet Leith
Bittersweet is a restaurant and bar founded by two Italian brothers bring the culture of Italian aperitivo to leith with delicious small dishes and cocktails.
Fabrizio is the actual director of local artisanal distillery, Old Poison. they make interesting cocktails using their own spirits.
Dog and child friendly!
‘Lost In Leith’ Bar & Fermentaria showcase some of Campervan’s classics alongside a full array of weird and wonderful beers from all over the world.
With a focus on Scottish produce, suppliers and sustainability, they locally source many of the spirits and the wine list has a big emphasis on producers who follow low-intervention practices.
They do not serve any hot food but customers are more than welcome to order food from a local takeaway to be delivered whilst enjoying drinks. They also have partnered with Pizza Geeks just across the road - customers can order with them and not be charged a delivery fee. Their menu can be viewed on the Pizza Geeks website.
Lost in Leith
Dog and child friendly!
‘Lost In Leith’ Bar & Fermentaria showcase some of Campervan’s classics alongside a full array of weird and wonderful beers from all over the world.
With a focus on Scottish produce, suppliers and sustainability, they locally source many of the spirits and the wine list has a big emphasis on producers who follow low-intervention practices.
They do not serve any hot food but customers are more than welcome to order food from a local takeaway to be delivered whilst enjoying drinks. They also have partnered with Pizza Geeks just across the road - customers can order with them and not be charged a delivery fee. Their menu can be viewed on the Pizza Geeks website.
a great classic Leith pub serving ale, beer, wine and spirits, no food, only snacks. CARRIERS IS THE WARM AND FRIENDLY BAR DOWN THE SHORE WITH LOTS TO OFFER. FROM A QUIET PINT OF LOCAL REAL ALE WITH THE PAPERS TO A LIVELY AFTERNOON WATCHING THE MATCH, THIS IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET OLD FRIENDS AND MAKE A FEW NEW ONES.
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The Carriers Quarters
42 Bernard Sta great classic Leith pub serving ale, beer, wine and spirits, no food, only snacks. CARRIERS IS THE WARM AND FRIENDLY BAR DOWN THE SHORE WITH LOTS TO OFFER. FROM A QUIET PINT OF LOCAL REAL ALE WITH THE PAPERS TO A LIVELY AFTERNOON WATCHING THE MATCH, THIS IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET OLD FRIENDS AND MAKE A FEW NEW ONES.
A traditional Scottish pub serving Scottish whisky and ales. They often have live music and a warm fire when its cold.
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Malt & Hops
45 ShoreA traditional Scottish pub serving Scottish whisky and ales. They often have live music and a warm fire when its cold.
The Royal Oak is a 200 year old pub and folk music venue in the old town, not far from the royal mile. It is well known for its live music sessions as the place to go to hear traditional Scottish music. it gets very busy at weekends, get there early.
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The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StThe Royal Oak is a 200 year old pub and folk music venue in the old town, not far from the royal mile. It is well known for its live music sessions as the place to go to hear traditional Scottish music. it gets very busy at weekends, get there early.
Gulp Ramen make excellent Japanese food, including fresh noodles and broth. their ramen is excellent, as are all their small plates (try the Korean chicken). it's super small so best to book a table, and they have a small but good wine and beer selection.
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Gulp Ramen make excellent Japanese food, including fresh noodles and broth. their ramen is excellent, as are all their small plates (try the Korean chicken). it's super small so best to book a table, and they have a small but good wine and beer selection.
A great little Chinese noodle restaurant serving fresh home made noodles, dumplings, and buns., cheap and cheerful! you can bring your own wine and beer to drink, they do not serve alcohol. I highly recommend trying the garlic and beef flank noodle soup .
Noodles And Dumplings
23 S Clerk StA great little Chinese noodle restaurant serving fresh home made noodles, dumplings, and buns., cheap and cheerful! you can bring your own wine and beer to drink, they do not serve alcohol. I highly recommend trying the garlic and beef flank noodle soup .
We wouldn't normally recommend a chain restaurant but Dishoom is very good (it's a small UK chain with restaurants in major UK cities). they serve Bombay comfort food and first-class cocktails all day, every day, including a great breakfast and spicy bloody Mary.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareWe wouldn't normally recommend a chain restaurant but Dishoom is very good (it's a small UK chain with restaurants in major UK cities). they serve Bombay comfort food and first-class cocktails all day, every day, including a great breakfast and spicy bloody Mary.
great frozen margaritas, tacos, and hip hop on the stereo, what more could you want? if you can't get a table, try their neighbours Ting Thai Caravan for great Thai food.
El Cartel
great frozen margaritas, tacos, and hip hop on the stereo, what more could you want? if you can't get a table, try their neighbours Ting Thai Caravan for great Thai food.
Expensive but exceptional sashimi, sushi, and sake. splash out and try the Otoro or the wagu beef.
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Yamato
11 Lochrin TerraceExpensive but exceptional sashimi, sushi, and sake. splash out and try the Otoro or the wagu beef.
The Sheep Heid Inn is a public house in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has reputedly been an inn on this site since 1360, although the core of the current building appears to date from the 18th century with later additions and alterations.[1] If the 1360 foundation date was proved correct it would make The Sheep Heid Inn perhaps the oldest surviving licensed premises in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. they serve traditional pub food and ales. they are child friendly and even have a small indoor bowling lane.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayThe Sheep Heid Inn is a public house in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. There has reputedly been an inn on this site since 1360, although the core of the current building appears to date from the 18th century with later additions and alterations.[1] If the 1360 foundation date was proved correct it would make The Sheep Heid Inn perhaps the oldest surviving licensed premises in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. they serve traditional pub food and ales. they are child friendly and even have a small indoor bowling lane.
A traditional pub and restaurant on the shore serving Scottish fish and produce, and Scottish drinks. medium range pricing so a good place to try Scottish food.
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreA traditional pub and restaurant on the shore serving Scottish fish and produce, and Scottish drinks. medium range pricing so a good place to try Scottish food.
Sightseeing & things to do in Edinburgh
Hidden beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died. For centuries they have lain forgotten and abandoned…until now. Visit Edinburgh's most famous Close, which makes Edinburgh's Hidden History unmissable.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StHidden beneath the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret: a warren of hidden ‘closes’ where real people lived, worked and died. For centuries they have lain forgotten and abandoned…until now. Visit Edinburgh's most famous Close, which makes Edinburgh's Hidden History unmissable.
Great for kids!
With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, there is fun for all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular cityscape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience.
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Camera Obscura og Heimur Illusjóna
549 CastlehillGreat for kids!
With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, there is fun for all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular cityscape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience.
Great for kids!
The Meadows is a large open grassy park with the best playground in Edinburgh. The playground has a few different areas and is suitable for toddlers to age 10. There are climbing structures, sandboxes, and swings of all sizes. The entrance to the play area is on the east side of the park - the easiest way to get there is from South Clerk Street.
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Meadows playpark
Great for kids!
The Meadows is a large open grassy park with the best playground in Edinburgh. The playground has a few different areas and is suitable for toddlers to age 10. There are climbing structures, sandboxes, and swings of all sizes. The entrance to the play area is on the east side of the park - the easiest way to get there is from South Clerk Street.
Only 5 minutes from the flat. Ocean Terminal has a number of indoor entertainments, restaurants, and shopping options that are perfect for a rainy day. For younger kids, there is a soft play area on the top floor. For older kids (and grown-ups) there's a roller rink and skate/scooter park. Fun for all is the cinema with over 10 screens, all with reclining seats! You'll also find clothing shops, a health food store, supermarket, a pharmacy, and lots of food and coffee places.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrOnly 5 minutes from the flat. Ocean Terminal has a number of indoor entertainments, restaurants, and shopping options that are perfect for a rainy day. For younger kids, there is a soft play area on the top floor. For older kids (and grown-ups) there's a roller rink and skate/scooter park. Fun for all is the cinema with over 10 screens, all with reclining seats! You'll also find clothing shops, a health food store, supermarket, a pharmacy, and lots of food and coffee places.
he Royal Mile is at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at its foot. Its name comes from its tradition as a processional route for kings and queens for the last 500 years.
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Royal Mile skartgripir
he Royal Mile is at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with Edinburgh Castle at its head and the Palace of Holyroodhouse at its foot. Its name comes from its tradition as a processional route for kings and queens for the last 500 years.
Neighbourhoods
Elegant Georgian and Victorian terraced houses fill the New Town and Stockbridge. Affluent young professionals and longtime locals shop at posh delis, specialty shops and thrift stores, and relax in quaint cafes and trendy gastropubs. The weekly Stockbridge Market sells jewelry, crafts and food. you can walk from the New Town into Stockbridge and continue on to Inverleith to take in the Royal Botanic Garden, with its huge greenhouses.
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Stockbridge
Elegant Georgian and Victorian terraced houses fill the New Town and Stockbridge. Affluent young professionals and longtime locals shop at posh delis, specialty shops and thrift stores, and relax in quaint cafes and trendy gastropubs. The weekly Stockbridge Market sells jewelry, crafts and food. you can walk from the New Town into Stockbridge and continue on to Inverleith to take in the Royal Botanic Garden, with its huge greenhouses.
Elegant Georgian and Victorian terraced houses fill the New Town and Stockbridge. Affluent young professionals and longtime locals shop at posh delis, specialty shops and thrift stores, and relax in quaint cafes and trendy gastropubs. The weekly Stockbridge Market sells jewellery, crafts and food. you can walk from the New Town into Stockbridge and continue on to Inverleith to take in the Royal Botanic Garden, with its huge greenhouses.
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Edinburgh Old Town
Elegant Georgian and Victorian terraced houses fill the New Town and Stockbridge. Affluent young professionals and longtime locals shop at posh delis, specialty shops and thrift stores, and relax in quaint cafes and trendy gastropubs. The weekly Stockbridge Market sells jewellery, crafts and food. you can walk from the New Town into Stockbridge and continue on to Inverleith to take in the Royal Botanic Garden, with its huge greenhouses.
As far as iconic areas go, they don’t come more legendary than Leith. A wholesale regeneration hasn’t robbed Leith of its earthy qualities. Enjoy the delights from curio shops to a diverse range of cafés, restaurants and bars. Edinburgh’s exciting new waterfront development and boasting the award-winning Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover the shops, restaurants and galleries in the popular shore area of Leith - one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe.
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Leith
As far as iconic areas go, they don’t come more legendary than Leith. A wholesale regeneration hasn’t robbed Leith of its earthy qualities. Enjoy the delights from curio shops to a diverse range of cafés, restaurants and bars. Edinburgh’s exciting new waterfront development and boasting the award-winning Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover the shops, restaurants and galleries in the popular shore area of Leith - one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe.
Outside of Edinburgh Sightseeing
Stirling Castle is located in Stirling, about a one hour train ride from Edinburgh. The castle is a 15 minute walk from the Stirling train station. you can spend the full day in Stirling if you want or just go to the castle and back.
Stirling Castle was the key to the kingdom of Scotland, dominating a vast volcanic rock above the river Forth at the meeting point between Lowlands and Highlands.
Its origins are ancient and over the centuries it grew into a great royal residence and a powerful stronghold.
During the Wars of Independence, which were civil wars among the Scots as well as a struggle between Scotland and England, the castle changed hands eight times in 50 years.
And it is no accident that famous battles such as Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn took place within sight of its walls.
In times of peace Scottish royalty came to Stirling to enjoy its comforts, the superb hunting and to hold court – the castle was often the centre of government.
Royal building projects like the Great Hall, the Chapel Royal and the Palace of James V, marked it out as one of the most important places in all Scotland.
Infamous deeds took place here, like the murder of the earl of Douglas by James II.
It was also a childhood home of some of the most famous people in Scottish and British history, such as Mary Queen of Scots and James VI and I.
Later it became an important military base and eventually home to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Since the last of the soldiers marched away it has seen major projects to return the main buildings to their original magnificence.
Nowadays Stirling Castle is famous internationally as one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions.
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndStirling Castle is located in Stirling, about a one hour train ride from Edinburgh. The castle is a 15 minute walk from the Stirling train station. you can spend the full day in Stirling if you want or just go to the castle and back.
Stirling Castle was the key to the kingdom of Scotland, dominating a vast volcanic rock above the river Forth at the meeting point between Lowlands and Highlands.
Its origins are ancient and over the centuries it grew into a great royal residence and a powerful stronghold.
During the Wars of Independence, which were civil wars among the Scots as well as a struggle between Scotland and England, the castle changed hands eight times in 50 years.
And it is no accident that famous battles such as Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn took place within sight of its walls.
In times of peace Scottish royalty came to Stirling to enjoy its comforts, the superb hunting and to hold court – the castle was often the centre of government.
Royal building projects like the Great Hall, the Chapel Royal and the Palace of James V, marked it out as one of the most important places in all Scotland.
Infamous deeds took place here, like the murder of the earl of Douglas by James II.
It was also a childhood home of some of the most famous people in Scottish and British history, such as Mary Queen of Scots and James VI and I.
Later it became an important military base and eventually home to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Since the last of the soldiers marched away it has seen major projects to return the main buildings to their original magnificence.
Nowadays Stirling Castle is famous internationally as one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions.