Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for cocktails in Edinburgh, The Lucky Liquor Co points the way, literally - there's has a bright neon sign pointing to the entrance of this Queen Street bar. Lucky Liquor isn't afraid to push the boat out with its flavour combinations and presentation so if you're looking for cocktails with added "va-va-voom" this is the place for you. The menu changes regularly as well so new suprises often await.
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Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StIf you're looking for cocktails in Edinburgh, The Lucky Liquor Co points the way, literally - there's has a bright neon sign pointing to the entrance of this Queen Street bar. Lucky Liquor isn't afraid to push the boat out with its flavour combinations and presentation so if you're looking for cocktails with added "va-va-voom" this is the place for you. The menu changes regularly as well so new suprises often await.
Tucked down Advoactes Close in an old Victorian pump house, this stylish bar and restaurant focuses on local and seasonal produce, with more than a splash of whisky on the menu (over 200 in fact). Not a Whisky fan? Never fear, there's also an extensive seasonal cocktail menu and wide selection of craft beers on offer.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClTucked down Advoactes Close in an old Victorian pump house, this stylish bar and restaurant focuses on local and seasonal produce, with more than a splash of whisky on the menu (over 200 in fact). Not a Whisky fan? Never fear, there's also an extensive seasonal cocktail menu and wide selection of craft beers on offer.
Located in the heart of the historic Old Town, a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, Cannonball House is a characterful three-storey eating and drinking experience which takes its name from the cannonball shot lodged in the wall facing the castle.
The newly-opened Cannonball Bar is the perfect place to soak up the electric atmosphere of Edinburgh, with the great views of The Royal Mile. The bar offers a selection of over 120 of the finest malt whiskies, including the full Glengoyne and Tamdhu collections, and a contemporary menu of lunch meals and light bites.
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Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
356 CastlehillLocated in the heart of the historic Old Town, a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, Cannonball House is a characterful three-storey eating and drinking experience which takes its name from the cannonball shot lodged in the wall facing the castle.
The newly-opened Cannonball Bar is the perfect place to soak up the electric atmosphere of Edinburgh, with the great views of The Royal Mile. The bar offers a selection of over 120 of the finest malt whiskies, including the full Glengoyne and Tamdhu collections, and a contemporary menu of lunch meals and light bites.
Visit the Edinburgh Gin Distillery to indulge both the mind and the palate in all things gin. Nestled in the heart of the city, beneath the stairs at 1a Rutland Place, in the dramatic shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
From taking a tour or a guided tasting, to trying your hand at making your own, indulge yourself in the majesty and mystery of the beautiful botanical libations we call gin.
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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
1A Rutland StreetVisit the Edinburgh Gin Distillery to indulge both the mind and the palate in all things gin. Nestled in the heart of the city, beneath the stairs at 1a Rutland Place, in the dramatic shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
From taking a tour or a guided tasting, to trying your hand at making your own, indulge yourself in the majesty and mystery of the beautiful botanical libations we call gin.
Two minutes from the front door, frequented by some colourful locals.
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St. Vincent Bar aka 'The Vinnie'
11 St Vincent StTwo minutes from the front door, frequented by some colourful locals.
Food Scene
The Gardner’s Cottage stands out from the crowd for two reasons; the kitchen garden nestled beside one of Edinburgh’s busiest thoroughfares growing a variety of herbs, legumes, leaves and edible flowers. Secondly the dining room layout is a little different, no individual tables but long trestles where you sit shoulder to shoulder with other patrons.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadThe Gardner’s Cottage stands out from the crowd for two reasons; the kitchen garden nestled beside one of Edinburgh’s busiest thoroughfares growing a variety of herbs, legumes, leaves and edible flowers. Secondly the dining room layout is a little different, no individual tables but long trestles where you sit shoulder to shoulder with other patrons.
Aizle has no traditional menu instead diners are presented with a list of potential ingredients and asked to cross off any they don’t like. From this alone chef Stuart Ralston then creates your dinner! With no restrictions, the Aizle team has the freedom to utilise the best produce from local farms and suppliers and the adventurous customer benefits by knowing everything on their plate is at the height of its freshness and seasonality.
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Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareAizle has no traditional menu instead diners are presented with a list of potential ingredients and asked to cross off any they don’t like. From this alone chef Stuart Ralston then creates your dinner! With no restrictions, the Aizle team has the freedom to utilise the best produce from local farms and suppliers and the adventurous customer benefits by knowing everything on their plate is at the height of its freshness and seasonality.
Just a 2 minute walk fro the flat, Leo’s is a small, family-run daytime coffee shop with outdoor seating and a menu of breakfast, lunch and cakes. Don't be fooled by the modest interior, there is plenty of seating in the back.
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Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StJust a 2 minute walk fro the flat, Leo’s is a small, family-run daytime coffee shop with outdoor seating and a menu of breakfast, lunch and cakes. Don't be fooled by the modest interior, there is plenty of seating in the back.
Less than 5 minutes away, The Pantry is a simple, modern restaurant open all day for breakfast, snacks and full meals made with local produce.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlLess than 5 minutes away, The Pantry is a simple, modern restaurant open all day for breakfast, snacks and full meals made with local produce.
Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StThis is a lovely pub/restaurant combination.
A casual relaxed, but busy restaurant. This a BYOB restaurant, so buy a bottle or two of your favourite wine and keep the cost down. Mediterranean, European, pizzas. Must book.
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Eden's Kitchen
32C Broughton StA casual relaxed, but busy restaurant. This a BYOB restaurant, so buy a bottle or two of your favourite wine and keep the cost down. Mediterranean, European, pizzas. Must book.
Birds do it, bees do it, (you've got it) even educated fleas do it. This is a small busy restaurant situated next door to Eden's Kitchen. Gluten free, well priced restaurant. Must book.
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Educated Flea
32B Broughton StBirds do it, bees do it, (you've got it) even educated fleas do it. This is a small busy restaurant situated next door to Eden's Kitchen. Gluten free, well priced restaurant. Must book.
I mention this because of its convenience and that it also provides a takeaway service. it appears a little scruffy, but the food is good. Well attended, must book.
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Novapizza Vegan and Vegetarian Kitchen
42 Howe StI mention this because of its convenience and that it also provides a takeaway service. it appears a little scruffy, but the food is good. Well attended, must book.
Parks & Nature
Built in the hollow of a drained loch, these gardens run the full length of Edinburgh's main shopping street. Bridging the Old and New Towns and separated by the National Galleries' complex, the east side is home to the Scott Monument while the west has the oldest floral clock in the world, the Ross Theatre and a small busy play park. For further information visit: www.edinburgh-royalmile.com
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Princes Street
Princes StreetBuilt in the hollow of a drained loch, these gardens run the full length of Edinburgh's main shopping street. Bridging the Old and New Towns and separated by the National Galleries' complex, the east side is home to the Scott Monument while the west has the oldest floral clock in the world, the Ross Theatre and a small busy play park. For further information visit: www.edinburgh-royalmile.com
A short walk or bus journey from the city centre, the Botanic Garden offers acres to stroll through, a collection of glasshouses, sculptures, cafe and shop to pass a few hours. With no sports, bikes, picnics or dogs allowed you'll be guaranteed a peaceful. For further information visit: www.rbge.org.uk
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA short walk or bus journey from the city centre, the Botanic Garden offers acres to stroll through, a collection of glasshouses, sculptures, cafe and shop to pass a few hours. With no sports, bikes, picnics or dogs allowed you'll be guaranteed a peaceful. For further information visit: www.rbge.org.uk
On the site of the drained Borough Loch, the Meadows are now a popular spot in the south side of the city for locals to jog, play frisbee, fly a kite or just hang out. Spring time sees numerous pink cherry trees in full bloom. For further information visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk
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Meadows
Melville DriveOn the site of the drained Borough Loch, the Meadows are now a popular spot in the south side of the city for locals to jog, play frisbee, fly a kite or just hang out. Spring time sees numerous pink cherry trees in full bloom. For further information visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk
In the shadow of Arthur's Seat this amazing variety of landscapes offer crags, moorland, glens, lochs and fields. Holyrood Park can be found at the end of the Royal Mile, just beyond the Palace of Holyroodhouse. For further information visit: www.edinburghguide.com/parks/holyroodpark
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Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveIn the shadow of Arthur's Seat this amazing variety of landscapes offer crags, moorland, glens, lochs and fields. Holyrood Park can be found at the end of the Royal Mile, just beyond the Palace of Holyroodhouse. For further information visit: www.edinburghguide.com/parks/holyroodpark
Arts & Culture
The National Museum of Scotland is Scotland's most visited free attraction. The building allow you to explore diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history. Don't miss out on the truly stunning panoramic views as well as artworks by Andy Goldsworthy and a selection of Scottish flora which await those who make the trip to the Museum's roof terrace.
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National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland is Scotland's most visited free attraction. The building allow you to explore diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history. Don't miss out on the truly stunning panoramic views as well as artworks by Andy Goldsworthy and a selection of Scottish flora which await those who make the trip to the Museum's roof terrace.
Some say the building is the attraction. Also housed within, is a lovely cafe serving fresh and healthy food.
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Skoska þjóðlega portrettlistasafnið
1 Queen StSome say the building is the attraction. Also housed within, is a lovely cafe serving fresh and healthy food.
A beautiful gallery found at the end of a lovely riverside walk.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdA beautiful gallery found at the end of a lovely riverside walk.
Sightseeing
Not for the faint hearted. Climb the spiral stairway to heaven and experience the best views in Edinburgh.
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Scott minnisvarðið
Not for the faint hearted. Climb the spiral stairway to heaven and experience the best views in Edinburgh.
Look down on Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, The Scottish Parliament from the top of Arthur's Seat. Its a beautiful walk, but steep in places.
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Arthur's Seat
Look down on Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, The Scottish Parliament from the top of Arthur's Seat. Its a beautiful walk, but steep in places.