Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Essentials

Smashing soup and salads, delicious cakes and really good bread. Great place to have lunch.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter Rd
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Smashing soup and salads, delicious cakes and really good bread. Great place to have lunch.
Local supermarket - has everything you want by way of food.
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LloydsPharmacy In Sainsburys
Moray Park Terrace
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Local supermarket - has everything you want by way of food.
nearest supermarket
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Iceland Foods
8 Easter Rd
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nearest supermarket

Sightseeing

Queen's residence when in Edinburgh, 5 minutes walk away
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Palazzo di Holyroodhouse
Canongate
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Queen's residence when in Edinburgh, 5 minutes walk away
Don't miss the climb to the top - you're on a volcano in the middle of a city!
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Arthur's Seat
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Don't miss the climb to the top - you're on a volcano in the middle of a city!
Interesting architecture, free self-guided tours, sometimes a chance to listen to debates.
Members of the Scottish Parliament
Interesting architecture, free self-guided tours, sometimes a chance to listen to debates.
Hirtory of the planet - great for families
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road
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Hirtory of the planet - great for families
history of Protestantism Scottish-style.
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John Knox House
61 High Street
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history of Protestantism Scottish-style.
Set in the old tollbooth, a history of the ordinary folk of Edinburgh
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People's Story
163 Canongate
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Set in the old tollbooth, a history of the ordinary folk of Edinburgh
A bit tourist / gimmicky but actually really interesting chance to see what lies beneath Edinburgh - preserved old close
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Il Vero Vicolo di Mary King
2 High St
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A bit tourist / gimmicky but actually really interesting chance to see what lies beneath Edinburgh - preserved old close
Castle on a lump of lava - wow! Views from the esplanade are good. Expensive to visit the main section but great views.
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Castello di Edimburgo
Castlehill
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Castle on a lump of lava - wow! Views from the esplanade are good. Expensive to visit the main section but great views.
Statue of Bobby, iconic dog who kep guard over his master's grave. Graveyard visited by Burke and Hare, bodysnatchers.
Greyfriars
Greyfriars
Statue of Bobby, iconic dog who kep guard over his master's grave. Graveyard visited by Burke and Hare, bodysnatchers.
Best views of Princes Street, Arthur's Seat and the Castle, interesting monuments, great views from the top of Nelson's Monument.
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Collina di Calton
Calton Hill
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Best views of Princes Street, Arthur's Seat and the Castle, interesting monuments, great views from the top of Nelson's Monument.

Shopping

Get a print or painting by one of the local Abbeyhill artsists. Friendly framers.
Amber Arts
78 Montrose Terrace
Get a print or painting by one of the local Abbeyhill artsists. Friendly framers.
scrummy chocolate treats
Thinking Chocolate
scrummy chocolate treats
Arriving from somewhere hot and need a winter coat? You can always buy a second hand coat and help out a childrens' charity at the same time.
Barnardo's
26 Crighton Pl
Arriving from somewhere hot and need a winter coat? You can always buy a second hand coat and help out a childrens' charity at the same time.
Run by 2 Scottish designer makers, this shop showcases the best in Scottish crafts - a bag made in Scottish tweed, placemats, prints, jewellery... - just browse or take home a wee souvenir.
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Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton St
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Run by 2 Scottish designer makers, this shop showcases the best in Scottish crafts - a bag made in Scottish tweed, placemats, prints, jewellery... - just browse or take home a wee souvenir.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local pub
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Artisan Bar
35-36 London Rd
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Local pub
Good pub food - steak, burgers, pizza etc and good beer.
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The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter Rd
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Good pub food - steak, burgers, pizza etc and good beer.
Younger members of the family (20s) recommend this as a quirky bar specialising in cocktails Busy nights are Mondays.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen St
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Younger members of the family (20s) recommend this as a quirky bar specialising in cocktails Busy nights are Mondays.
Again recommended for 20 - 30 year olds. Subterranean venue serving up market cocktails.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St
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Again recommended for 20 - 30 year olds. Subterranean venue serving up market cocktails.
Good live music.
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South Bridge
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Good live music.
Haunt-themed drinking den with live music.
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The Banshee Labyrinth
29-35 Niddry St
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Haunt-themed drinking den with live music.
I'm not a big fan of haggis, but this is meant to be good. Not cheap but at least you'll enjoy the whisky!
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Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn St
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I'm not a big fan of haggis, but this is meant to be good. Not cheap but at least you'll enjoy the whisky!
Cosy popular gay bar which serves good ales
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Regent Bar
2 Montrose Terrace
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Cosy popular gay bar which serves good ales
Planet - lesbain and gay friendly bar
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Baxter's Place
Planet - lesbain and gay friendly bar

Food Scene

Local Italian
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Aldente
139 Easter Rd
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Local Italian
Read the trip advisor reviews and you'll get the picture. Not cheap but quite special
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road
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Read the trip advisor reviews and you'll get the picture. Not cheap but quite special
Reasonably priced, good Middle Eastern restaurant, bring your own bottle.
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Pomegranate
1 Antigua St
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Reasonably priced, good Middle Eastern restaurant, bring your own bottle.
Iconic Edinburgh pub on the High Street.
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Deacon Brodies Tavern
435 Lawnmarket
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Iconic Edinburgh pub on the High Street.
'Good bar' say younger family members. American diner by day, pub by night say the guidebooks.
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The City Cafe
19 Blair St
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'Good bar' say younger family members. American diner by day, pub by night say the guidebooks.
cocktails and posh pub food - not cheap but good atmosphere
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl
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cocktails and posh pub food - not cheap but good atmosphere
wonderfully ornate Edinburgh bar - long established, now serves good food too.
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register St
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wonderfully ornate Edinburgh bar - long established, now serves good food too.
Vegan and vegetarian food
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Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover St
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Vegan and vegetarian food
Romanes and Patterson - tea room with good views, try haggis as part of the all day breakfast.
62 Princes St
62 Princes Street
Romanes and Patterson - tea room with good views, try haggis as part of the all day breakfast.
50m away. Good food and beers - excellent tacos, bagels, hot dogs and more. Will do some food for you until 10pm on Friday or Saturday - phone them 1/2 an hour before if you want food that late.
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The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow Pl
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50m away. Good food and beers - excellent tacos, bagels, hot dogs and more. Will do some food for you until 10pm on Friday or Saturday - phone them 1/2 an hour before if you want food that late.
Great views of the Forth from the top floor restaurant - and a good afternoon tea or lunch
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John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith St
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Great views of the Forth from the top floor restaurant - and a good afternoon tea or lunch
Good value tapas - part of a small chain
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Cafe Andaluz
77B George St
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Good value tapas - part of a small chain
Great lunch - poached egg and chorizo on sour dough - yumm! Not open for dinner.
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Urban Angel
121 Hanover St
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Great lunch - poached egg and chorizo on sour dough - yumm! Not open for dinner.
Michael's Seafood and Steak Bar - try and book the Express lunch at £8.95 - delicious and fantastic value from this young Scottish chef.
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15-19 Jeffrey Street
Michael's Seafood and Steak Bar - try and book the Express lunch at £8.95 - delicious and fantastic value from this young Scottish chef.
The Circus Cafe nice atmosphere and good food
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Saint Mary's Street
The Circus Cafe nice atmosphere and good food
Michael Neave's Kitchen and Whisky Bar - need to book. Excellent food, bit pricey - try and book the express lunch well in advance
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Michael Neave's Kitchen and Whisky Bar - need to book. Excellent food, bit pricey - try and book the express lunch well in advance
Restaurant Martin Wishart - Michelin starred restaurant
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Restaurant Martin Wishart - Michelin starred restaurant
Rivage - Indian Restaurant - well reviewed locally.
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Rivage - Indian Restaurant - well reviewed locally.
Fantastic Italian food like you get in Rome. Real Italians making food like ...in Italy. Open for breakfast or lunch. Do wonderful cakes, sandwiches, pasta, folded pizza, eggs.
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Polentoni
38 Easter Rd
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Fantastic Italian food like you get in Rome. Real Italians making food like ...in Italy. Open for breakfast or lunch. Do wonderful cakes, sandwiches, pasta, folded pizza, eggs.
20 mins walk from the flat, open until midnight, this could be post-theatre or your first stop after a late flight into Edinburgh. People say they like the atmosphere and the gourmet burgers.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Rd
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20 mins walk from the flat, open until midnight, this could be post-theatre or your first stop after a late flight into Edinburgh. People say they like the atmosphere and the gourmet burgers.
Really good food, cosy, fresh and not stodgy
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Under The Stairs
3A Merchant St
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Really good food, cosy, fresh and not stodgy
Good French food, reasonably priced especially if you eat before 7 o'clock
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Petit Paris
38-40 Grassmarket
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Good French food, reasonably priced especially if you eat before 7 o'clock
Even better coffee and cake than the nearby and much busier Lovecrumbs.
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Tasty Buns
67 Bread St
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Even better coffee and cake than the nearby and much busier Lovecrumbs.
Friends say this place is wonderful - fresh Scandi food at reasonable prices. Seeks to deliver a new taste - can't wait to try it and it's a 20 min walk or short bus hop from the flat.
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Seasons restaurant & bar
36 Broughton Street
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Friends say this place is wonderful - fresh Scandi food at reasonable prices. Seeks to deliver a new taste - can't wait to try it and it's a 20 min walk or short bus hop from the flat.
Marvellous quiche, good soup, friendly owner and well cooked food - great for brunch or lunch.
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Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow Pl
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Marvellous quiche, good soup, friendly owner and well cooked food - great for brunch or lunch.
Great soup, wonderful sandwiches and fabulous cakes.
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Art and Vintage
3 Lyne St
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Great soup, wonderful sandwiches and fabulous cakes.
fresh Indian food
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Gautam's
13-14 Dalziel Pl
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fresh Indian food
lunch or even breakfast. Try the quiche.
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Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow Pl
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lunch or even breakfast. Try the quiche.

Arts & Culture

Multi screen cinema
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Omni Centre
Greenside Row
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Multi screen cinema
Live music - jazz and world - has something on most nights.
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The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers St
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Live music - jazz and world - has something on most nights.
New writing for the Theatre. A play, a pie and a pint of beer/125ml glass of house wine lunchtimes or evenings.
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge St
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New writing for the Theatre. A play, a pie and a pint of beer/125ml glass of house wine lunchtimes or evenings.
Some classic portraits eg of Burns by Nasmyth but also interesting exhibitions. Good value lunch.
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Galleria Nazionale dei Ritratti Scozzesi
1 Queen St
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Some classic portraits eg of Burns by Nasmyth but also interesting exhibitions. Good value lunch.
Exhibition until June of Scottish women artists and sculptors. Always has something goog on,. It it's a nice day walk from here through Dean Village to Stockbridge and boho shops and cafes.
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Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna Scozzese
75 Belford Rd
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Exhibition until June of Scottish women artists and sculptors. Always has something goog on,. It it's a nice day walk from here through Dean Village to Stockbridge and boho shops and cafes.
Good contemporary art gallery and cafe
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market St
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Good contemporary art gallery and cafe
Good contemporary art gallery - mugs, cushions, jewellery make interesting ideas for souvenirs?
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City Art Centre
2 Market St
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Good contemporary art gallery - mugs, cushions, jewellery make interesting ideas for souvenirs?

Everything Else

Interesting gin distillery. You can sample its products in the adjoining Heads and Tales bar beneath the Rutland hotel.
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Distilleria di Gin di Edimburgo
1A Rutland Street
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Interesting gin distillery. You can sample its products in the adjoining Heads and Tales bar beneath the Rutland hotel.
Old village on the water of Leith. If the weather's good you can walk by the river, through the village to Stockbridge or to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
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Dean Village
Dean Path
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Old village on the water of Leith. If the weather's good you can walk by the river, through the village to Stockbridge or to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art