Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Tacky decorum but delicious food, Ciao Roma offers incredible pastas, pizzas and gelatos at affordable prices. The waiters will hit on you.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Ciao Roma
64 South Bridge
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Tacky decorum but delicious food, Ciao Roma offers incredible pastas, pizzas and gelatos at affordable prices. The waiters will hit on you.
My favourite "wee Scottish pub" in Edinburgh. Proper table service with proper Scottish food. A little old-man's bar, perfect for trying haggis. But the best dish? ...The sticky toffee pudding!
20 helybéli ajánlásával
The World's End
2-8 High Street
20 helybéli ajánlásával
My favourite "wee Scottish pub" in Edinburgh. Proper table service with proper Scottish food. A little old-man's bar, perfect for trying haggis. But the best dish? ...The sticky toffee pudding!
As a lover of Harry Potter, this cafe is where JK Rowling scribbled the first book! Ignore the queues and go directly to the back room to see the best of the cafe. Elephant-shaped shortbread = YUM.
163 helybéli ajánlásával
The Elephant House
21 George IV Bridge
163 helybéli ajánlásával
As a lover of Harry Potter, this cafe is where JK Rowling scribbled the first book! Ignore the queues and go directly to the back room to see the best of the cafe. Elephant-shaped shortbread = YUM.
The most expensive restaurant in Edinburgh, but a little secret: Lunch menu is ONLY £18.95!!! Try the Secret Garden to be amazed. Hollywood stars dine here often. Even the S&P shakers are beautiful!
192 helybéli ajánlásával
The Witchery by the Castle
352 Castlehill
192 helybéli ajánlásával
The most expensive restaurant in Edinburgh, but a little secret: Lunch menu is ONLY £18.95!!! Try the Secret Garden to be amazed. Hollywood stars dine here often. Even the S&P shakers are beautiful!
Best soup place in existence. Vegan, gluten-free options too! Hardly any seating so take-away is better. Popular with locals. Try the vegan chile, it will change your life.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Union of Genius
8 Forrest Rd
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Best soup place in existence. Vegan, gluten-free options too! Hardly any seating so take-away is better. Popular with locals. Try the vegan chile, it will change your life.
Wicked, trendy Thai restaurant with super casual, warehouse feel. Definitely try the Pad Thai. Usually very busy and may need to share a table!!
257 helybéli ajánlásával
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl
257 helybéli ajánlásával
Wicked, trendy Thai restaurant with super casual, warehouse feel. Definitely try the Pad Thai. Usually very busy and may need to share a table!!
Coffee connoisseurs proclaim this has the best coffee without pretentious staff. Try the full Scottish breakfast or be a hipster and enjoy poached eggs with fritters, avocado, and a magical balsamic glaze. Excellent home-made scones to-go. You can usually get a table, even on a busy Sunday morning.
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson St
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Coffee connoisseurs proclaim this has the best coffee without pretentious staff. Try the full Scottish breakfast or be a hipster and enjoy poached eggs with fritters, avocado, and a magical balsamic glaze. Excellent home-made scones to-go. You can usually get a table, even on a busy Sunday morning.

Drinks & Nightlife

This plaza offers an unbroken line of pubs, all under a massive castle, set beside the place where they hung all the protestants back in the day. What's not to love? Live music. Fun. Pub grub.
317 helybéli ajánlásával
Grassmarket
10 Grassmarket
317 helybéli ajánlásával
This plaza offers an unbroken line of pubs, all under a massive castle, set beside the place where they hung all the protestants back in the day. What's not to love? Live music. Fun. Pub grub.
Quaint, old Scottish pub which prides itself on showcasing the local folk music. Great whisky selection and pub owner is an excellent conversationalist. Fabulous stop before or after a night on the town.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Captains Bar
4 S College St
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Quaint, old Scottish pub which prides itself on showcasing the local folk music. Great whisky selection and pub owner is an excellent conversationalist. Fabulous stop before or after a night on the town.
Go for the whisky, but stay for the folk music! Has a superlative Whisky Bible (my favourite kind of worship) and surprisingly knowledgeable staff. Local musicians play at a large table in the front and are usually happy to play requests (if you tip!) All acoustic so you can actually hear/enjoy your own conversation too.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
9 Shandwick Place
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Go for the whisky, but stay for the folk music! Has a superlative Whisky Bible (my favourite kind of worship) and surprisingly knowledgeable staff. Local musicians play at a large table in the front and are usually happy to play requests (if you tip!) All acoustic so you can actually hear/enjoy your own conversation too.

Everything Else

The Mile has dozens of ghost tours, but this is the best. Can book ahead. Tacky but fun. Scary but historical. Totally worth it.
373 helybéli ajánlásával
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
373 helybéli ajánlásával
The Mile has dozens of ghost tours, but this is the best. Can book ahead. Tacky but fun. Scary but historical. Totally worth it.

Sightseeing

A must-see! There are over 5 different museums in the Castle, justifying the high ticket price. Enjoy a whole morning up there - it's my top recommendation! Make sure to join a free guided tour.
1961 helybéli ajánlásával
Edinburghi vár
Castlehill
1961 helybéli ajánlásával
A must-see! There are over 5 different museums in the Castle, justifying the high ticket price. Enjoy a whole morning up there - it's my top recommendation! Make sure to join a free guided tour.

Parks & Nature

Wicked views over southern Scotland and the Firth of Forth towards the North Sea. Best to climb from the east side of Holyrood Park (from the parking lot). Can be very windy at the top. Expect to see engagements, selfies, and school groups!
1859 helybéli ajánlásával
Arthur trónja
1859 helybéli ajánlásával
Wicked views over southern Scotland and the Firth of Forth towards the North Sea. Best to climb from the east side of Holyrood Park (from the parking lot). Can be very windy at the top. Expect to see engagements, selfies, and school groups!

Essentials

Surprisingly good selection of groceries for a busy metro shop. The gluten-free section is well-stocked. Chinese, Hispanic and Polish sections are also available.
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Tesco Metro
Colinton Road
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Surprisingly good selection of groceries for a busy metro shop. The gluten-free section is well-stocked. Chinese, Hispanic and Polish sections are also available.