Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StTerrific cafe, great coffee, just off the Royal Mile.
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StExcellent coffee!
MILK
232 Morrison StDelicious and inexpensive. My favourite cafe near Haymarket.
Union of Genius
8 Forrest RdDelicious soup/ quick lunch spot!
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StIconic Edinburgh student hang out.
Beautiful little cafe and larder, with a local produce sourcing policy.
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181 Delicatessen
181 Bruntsfield PlBeautiful little cafe and larder, with a local produce sourcing policy.
Kampung Ali
97-101 FountainbridgeBest Malaysian in Edinburgh!
Beautiful location, wonderful food, sustainable and local focus.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadBeautiful location, wonderful food, sustainable and local focus.
Fortitude Coffee
3c York PlGreat coffee, close to the Portrait Gallery
When the sun is shining, this is a beautiful cafe to relax in. 10 minutes from the flat!
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Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlWhen the sun is shining, this is a beautiful cafe to relax in. 10 minutes from the flat!
It's a little out of the way, but if you're in the area I heartily recommend this cafe!
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Century General Store & Cafe
It's a little out of the way, but if you're in the area I heartily recommend this cafe!
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StBeautiful French restaurant.
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StCheap and cheerful French cuisine.
Excellent coffee! (Food not quite as good though last time I was there.)
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Lowdown Coffee
40 George StExcellent coffee! (Food not quite as good though last time I was there.)
Wellington Coffee
33A George StGood coffee and very cute, can get a bit crowded on the weekend.
Everything Else
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StBrilliant cheesemonger.
Summerhall Place
Summerhall PlaceGallery/cafe/bar/music venue all in one.
Great cafe, close to the train station, interesting exhibitions.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StGreat cafe, close to the train station, interesting exhibitions.
Arts & Culture
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StGreat selection of plays.
Beautiful, neo-Renaissance building, really interesting visiting exhibitions and free!
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Skoska þjóðlega portrettlistasafnið
1 Queen StBeautiful, neo-Renaissance building, really interesting visiting exhibitions and free!
Free, innovative, interesting art, beautiful parkland grounds and a beautiful, reasonably-priced cafe.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFree, innovative, interesting art, beautiful parkland grounds and a beautiful, reasonably-priced cafe.
Terrific gallery, part of the University of Edinburgh. Beautiful Georgian architecture.
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Talbot Rice Gallery
South BridgeTerrific gallery, part of the University of Edinburgh. Beautiful Georgian architecture.
Collective
38 Calton HillEmerging artists gallery on top of Calton Hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bennets Bar
8 Leven StBeautiful old whiskey bar, very atmospheric.
One of our favourite 14th century pubs in Edinburgh. Perfect after a walk up Arthur's Seat. A nice walk back into town along the beautiful Duddingston Low Road.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOne of our favourite 14th century pubs in Edinburgh. Perfect after a walk up Arthur's Seat. A nice walk back into town along the beautiful Duddingston Low Road.
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StNice Edinburgh pub in a quiet part of New Town.
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlOne of our favourite wine bars
The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StOur local. Amazing Sunday roasts!
Great local pub with good food (kitchen not open Mondays though)
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The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlGreat local pub with good food (kitchen not open Mondays though)
Parks & Nature
Beautiful view of the city, and once you've made it to the top, you're just a short downhill walk from the Sheep's Heid Inn for a well-deserved pint.
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Arthur's Seat
Beautiful view of the city, and once you've made it to the top, you're just a short downhill walk from the Sheep's Heid Inn for a well-deserved pint.
It's a nice gentle stroll up Calton Hill, with some great views and faux Graeco-Roman monuments to check out once you're up there.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillIt's a nice gentle stroll up Calton Hill, with some great views and faux Graeco-Roman monuments to check out once you're up there.
A walk through the Meadows is an iconic Edinburgh experience. If you're lucky, you might even seen university students playing Quidditch ;)
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Meadows
Melville DriveA walk through the Meadows is an iconic Edinburgh experience. If you're lucky, you might even seen university students playing Quidditch ;)
Shopping
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketIncredible selection of vintage clothing.
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank Rd