Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Compact diner serving simply prepared Scottish steak and seafood, with daily and seasonal specials.
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 Castlehill
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Compact diner serving simply prepared Scottish steak and seafood, with daily and seasonal specials.
Warm dining room with hand-printed wallpaper for Modern British dishes made using French techniques.
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Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle Terrace
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Warm dining room with hand-printed wallpaper for Modern British dishes made using French techniques.
Gregarious, central Kurdish and Middle Eastern restaurant with sheesha pipes area and a dry bar.
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Hanam's
3 Johnston Terrace
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Gregarious, central Kurdish and Middle Eastern restaurant with sheesha pipes area and a dry bar.
Quirky cafe with mismatched tableware, artisan coffee and a wooden dresser full of handmade cakes.
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
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Quirky cafe with mismatched tableware, artisan coffee and a wooden dresser full of handmade cakes.
This is definitely not the cheapest but it certainly is creative. It is really hidden - you wouldn't know it was there so common knowledge definitely helpful. Creative cocktails and menu. Pre-booking recommended.
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TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson St
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This is definitely not the cheapest but it certainly is creative. It is really hidden - you wouldn't know it was there so common knowledge definitely helpful. Creative cocktails and menu. Pre-booking recommended.
Great restaurant on the Royal Mile. We have only ever been at lunchtime as they have a fantastic set menu. Off piste and it can start to get a little pricey. Food has always been excellent. NOTE: suggest pre-booking in peak periods. If you are having a romantic meal, there is a little table for two overlooking the close but we have yet to be organised enough to book in advance.
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High St
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Great restaurant on the Royal Mile. We have only ever been at lunchtime as they have a fantastic set menu. Off piste and it can start to get a little pricey. Food has always been excellent. NOTE: suggest pre-booking in peak periods. If you are having a romantic meal, there is a little table for two overlooking the close but we have yet to be organised enough to book in advance.
A firm favourite! We love this place which has a terrific menu plan or a la carte. We normally go for the 3 course menu and are never disappointed. It is advised to book ahead. Bon appetite!
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Petit Paris
38-40 Grassmarket
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A firm favourite! We love this place which has a terrific menu plan or a la carte. We normally go for the 3 course menu and are never disappointed. It is advised to book ahead. Bon appetite!
Decent Scottish food. We also really like Table 17 which only seats two on wooden booth seats but we love the view of the dining room. If its haggis, neeps and tatties you are after, its quite yummy.
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria St
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Decent Scottish food. We also really like Table 17 which only seats two on wooden booth seats but we love the view of the dining room. If its haggis, neeps and tatties you are after, its quite yummy.
Lovely ambiance, delicious food and definitely a great choice especially if you love wine tasting. Its a bit on the pricier side but perfect for a special celebration.
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Divino Enoteca Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
5 Merchant St
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Lovely ambiance, delicious food and definitely a great choice especially if you love wine tasting. Its a bit on the pricier side but perfect for a special celebration.
Where Harry Potter was created a very popular spot.
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The Elephant House
21 George IV Bridge
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Where Harry Potter was created a very popular spot.
This is a trendy and normally very busy Cafe. We love it when we want breakfast out. They also have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options and is definitely one of the healthier picks if that's what you're after. They are not known for speedy service so you might need to allow time.
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Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W Bow
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This is a trendy and normally very busy Cafe. We love it when we want breakfast out. They also have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options and is definitely one of the healthier picks if that's what you're after. They are not known for speedy service so you might need to allow time.
Vegan/Vetetarian dining - we went with friends who have a vegan daughter and, not being vegans ourselves, we thought it was great. They had live jazz music the night we were there. It's not fancy (self service) but the food was excellent and it had a relaxed atmosphere. I had guests who initially told me about it as they were vegetarian and we were very happy with their recommendation.
Hendersons Of Hanover Street
38 Hanover St
Vegan/Vetetarian dining - we went with friends who have a vegan daughter and, not being vegans ourselves, we thought it was great. They had live jazz music the night we were there. It's not fancy (self service) but the food was excellent and it had a relaxed atmosphere. I had guests who initially told me about it as they were vegetarian and we were very happy with their recommendation.
Very trendy place, great service and great food! They have a lunchtime menu that ends about 4ish (best to check in advance) where you will find a less expensive menu. It does get busy so reservations recommended.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV Bridge
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Very trendy place, great service and great food! They have a lunchtime menu that ends about 4ish (best to check in advance) where you will find a less expensive menu. It does get busy so reservations recommended.
Newly refurbished family run, Zazas Coffee House has a great Castle view. The service is friendly and the menu has a wide variety. Great brunch spot.
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International Society
13 Bristo Pl
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Newly refurbished family run, Zazas Coffee House has a great Castle view. The service is friendly and the menu has a wide variety. Great brunch spot.
Excellent new Spanish Tapas with a sister restaurant in the New Town. Great decor, views of Old Town roof tops. Excellent service, food and ambience.
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Cafe Andaluz
77B George St
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Excellent new Spanish Tapas with a sister restaurant in the New Town. Great decor, views of Old Town roof tops. Excellent service, food and ambience.
If you want quick, vegan, healthy and homemade, this is a great little cafe in the heart of the Grassmarket.
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Pumpkin Brown
16 Grassmarket
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If you want quick, vegan, healthy and homemade, this is a great little cafe in the heart of the Grassmarket.
Excellent restaurant at the Traverse Theatre. Booking in advance is advised.
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Dine Edinburgh
10 Cambridge St
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Excellent restaurant at the Traverse Theatre. Booking in advance is advised.
Excellent Italian food with friendly service. My mother-in-law loves Italian and she thought the food was authentically Italian. The menu is varied so you can get basic and more expensive here covering most budgets.
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Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV Bridge
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Excellent Italian food with friendly service. My mother-in-law loves Italian and she thought the food was authentically Italian. The menu is varied so you can get basic and more expensive here covering most budgets.
Buzzing bar and restaurant just off the Royal Mile. We do recommend pre booking as it’s a very popular. The bar fills up post work and in the evenings and the restaurant is busy virtually every night of the week.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl
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Buzzing bar and restaurant just off the Royal Mile. We do recommend pre booking as it’s a very popular. The bar fills up post work and in the evenings and the restaurant is busy virtually every night of the week.

Drinks & Nightlife

Elegant, plant filled 20s-style cocktail bar-lounge with chandeliers and weekend DJ sessions.
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Dragonfly
52 West Port
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Elegant, plant filled 20s-style cocktail bar-lounge with chandeliers and weekend DJ sessions.
This is a definite upmarket bar and a restaurant. It's worth a visit as it really is a beautiful building and if you are here in December, definitely worth visiting - even if just for a cocktail or something from the bar. We have eaten here once and the food was quite good. Booking advised.
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The Dome
14 George St
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This is a definite upmarket bar and a restaurant. It's worth a visit as it really is a beautiful building and if you are here in December, definitely worth visiting - even if just for a cocktail or something from the bar. We have eaten here once and the food was quite good. Booking advised.
This could be under a few headings. You can reserve to go to a dinner/Ceilidh evening in the great hall upstairs or you can enjoy the restaurant downstairs. Both offer lively atmosphere which are great fun. Definitely worth checking out but booking in advance is advised.
Ghillie Dhu Ceilidh Band
This could be under a few headings. You can reserve to go to a dinner/Ceilidh evening in the great hall upstairs or you can enjoy the restaurant downstairs. Both offer lively atmosphere which are great fun. Definitely worth checking out but booking in advance is advised.

Parks & Nature

There are lots of ways to visit Arthur's Seat so it is best to look on the internet to see which best suits your trip. It is highly recommended and the views on a clear day are beautiful.
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Όρος Άρθουρ
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There are lots of ways to visit Arthur's Seat so it is best to look on the internet to see which best suits your trip. It is highly recommended and the views on a clear day are beautiful.
This is found in central Edinburgh beyond Princes Street. It is included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Views from here are stunning.
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Λόφος Κάλτον
Calton Hill
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This is found in central Edinburgh beyond Princes Street. It is included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Views from here are stunning.

Entertainment & Activities

Interested in Whisky - I suggest looking up a company called "Rabbies" who offer 1 day tours where you can discover everything there is to know about Scotland's favourite tipple!
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen St
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Interested in Whisky - I suggest looking up a company called "Rabbies" who offer 1 day tours where you can discover everything there is to know about Scotland's favourite tipple!
Not much time but want to learn about Scotland's favourite tipple? This is a fun and informative tour. Advised to book in advance as it is popular.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill
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Not much time but want to learn about Scotland's favourite tipple? This is a fun and informative tour. Advised to book in advance as it is popular.
For our rugby fans!
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BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn Street
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For our rugby fans!
Cinema
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
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Cinema
Cinema
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ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
118 Lothian Rd
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Cinema

Sightseeing

Loved it - great tour and booking normally essential.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
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Loved it - great tour and booking normally essential.
A walk down the Royal Mile and a wonderful couple of hours spent here. I definitely recommend the audioguide as it brings it to life. If you start early enough, you can even get an afternoon hike up Arthur's Seat!
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Palace of Holyrood
Canongate
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A walk down the Royal Mile and a wonderful couple of hours spent here. I definitely recommend the audioguide as it brings it to life. If you start early enough, you can even get an afternoon hike up Arthur's Seat!
How wonderful to pay a visit to your neighbour to complete your trip. We just recommend comfortable walking shoes and dressing in layers if it is cold, wet or windy as it is a big castle and you will also want to be outside enjoying the amazing views. Lady's Lodge looks up to the oldest part of the castle.
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Κάστρο του Εδιμβούργου
Castlehill
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How wonderful to pay a visit to your neighbour to complete your trip. We just recommend comfortable walking shoes and dressing in layers if it is cold, wet or windy as it is a big castle and you will also want to be outside enjoying the amazing views. Lady's Lodge looks up to the oldest part of the castle.
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Greyfriars Bobby Statue
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Άγαλμα του Ντέιβιντ Χιουμ στο Royal Mile

Arts & Culture

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National Museum of Scotland
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All sorts of theatre productions to chose from in Edinburgh. Not much time? The traverse also offer shorter plays by new writers with a matinee ticket comprising a play, a pie and a pint! There is also a great restaurant, Dine, within the theatre. Advanced booking is advised.
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge St
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All sorts of theatre productions to chose from in Edinburgh. Not much time? The traverse also offer shorter plays by new writers with a matinee ticket comprising a play, a pie and a pint! There is also a great restaurant, Dine, within the theatre. Advanced booking is advised.
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Θέατρο του Βασιλιά
2 Leven St
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Θέατρο Φεστιβάλ
13-29 Nicolson St
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl
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Getting Around

Train station - also a left luggage facility found here.
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Waverley Railway Station
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Train station - also a left luggage facility found here.
Bus station - also a left luggage facility here.
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Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Street
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Bus station - also a left luggage facility here.