Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great selection of seafood. On the pier - lovely views on a good evening. Take the no. 7 bus direct from our house.
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceGreat selection of seafood. On the pier - lovely views on a good evening. Take the no. 7 bus direct from our house.
Fantastic deli/bistro food - home baking outstanding. Fab main too - not to be missed. 7 or 11 bus from here.
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Porto & Fi Deli Bistro
47 Newhaven Main StFantastic deli/bistro food - home baking outstanding. Fab main too - not to be missed. 7 or 11 bus from here.
Thai European fusion. Excellent range of fresh seafood try the fishcakes or tempura ..... or half lobster. 11 bus from here in direction of Leith.
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C-Shack
3 Pier PlaceThai European fusion. Excellent range of fresh seafood try the fishcakes or tempura ..... or half lobster. 11 bus from here in direction of Leith.
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkStone oven pizzas - contemporary Italian menu.
A great wee gastropub in the heart of Leith. This is a real favourite with many of our bnbers.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceA great wee gastropub in the heart of Leith. This is a real favourite with many of our bnbers.
Michelin starred restaurant for a really special trip. You'll need to book in advance but it's worth it. I recommend the tasting menu!!!
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreMichelin starred restaurant for a really special trip. You'll need to book in advance but it's worth it. I recommend the tasting menu!!!
Top floor restaurant and bar with great views on a nice (or rainy) day. Sit on a bar stool and tuck into the champagne and cakes conveyor belt!!!!
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Harvey Nichols
Top floor restaurant and bar with great views on a nice (or rainy) day. Sit on a bar stool and tuck into the champagne and cakes conveyor belt!!!!
This is the new favourite with locals - authentic Italian!
Feeling lazy - jump on the 11 bus and you're at Leith Walk in less than 5 minutes.
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkThis is the new favourite with locals - authentic Italian!
Feeling lazy - jump on the 11 bus and you're at Leith Walk in less than 5 minutes.
A simple introduction to Scottish Fayre. Try haggis, neeps and tatties or fried fish and chips. Take the 11 bus in the direction of town - get off on York Place.
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Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StA simple introduction to Scottish Fayre. Try haggis, neeps and tatties or fried fish and chips. Take the 11 bus in the direction of town - get off on York Place.
Be warned! This is an 'all you can eat' international buffet. I was reluctant at first but it's certainly really good value...and the sweets are delicious!
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COSMO
Greenside PlaceBe warned! This is an 'all you can eat' international buffet. I was reluctant at first but it's certainly really good value...and the sweets are delicious!
We've been here several times now and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
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Spitaki Greek Taverna
135 E Claremont StWe've been here several times now and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
This hotel is literally a 2 minute walk from us. Its a great place to go when you first arrive and don't want to make plans. The food is tasty and you can eat it in the main hotel bar or the small bar on the corner which also sells local beers.
Victoria Park House Hotel
221 Ferry RdThis hotel is literally a 2 minute walk from us. Its a great place to go when you first arrive and don't want to make plans. The food is tasty and you can eat it in the main hotel bar or the small bar on the corner which also sells local beers.
Brilliant vibe with street food traders, drinks and live music. Open Saturday and Sunday in summer from noon.
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Ринок Пітт
20 Pitt StBrilliant vibe with street food traders, drinks and live music. Open Saturday and Sunday in summer from noon.
Lots of little seating areas and a conservatory that overlooks the docks. Good atmosphere day and night and a great menu with Scottish and international dishes. Oysters are a favourite. I like the small cup of haggis, keeps and tattoos with whisky sauce!!!
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlLots of little seating areas and a conservatory that overlooks the docks. Good atmosphere day and night and a great menu with Scottish and international dishes. Oysters are a favourite. I like the small cup of haggis, keeps and tattoos with whisky sauce!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bonnington
284 Bonnington RdA short walk to a typical friendly pub. Pub quizzes?
Good pub with food in the heart of the harbour area. From our house walk along the river for a wonderful Sunday brunch.
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreGood pub with food in the heart of the harbour area. From our house walk along the river for a wonderful Sunday brunch.
My son likes it here and he's 19! Often live music at weekends.
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The Granary
32-34 ShoreMy son likes it here and he's 19! Often live music at weekends.
One of my favourite places to meet friends. Swedish bar with laid back style and good food.
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowOne of my favourite places to meet friends. Swedish bar with laid back style and good food.
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StStunning, tiled interior in the main bar.
Everything Else
In the unlikely event that it rains you might need a shopping centre or the cinema!! This one is walkable. FCUK, BHS, Debenhams, Superdry. Pizza Express, wagamama, etc
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrIn the unlikely event that it rains you might need a shopping centre or the cinema!! This one is walkable. FCUK, BHS, Debenhams, Superdry. Pizza Express, wagamama, etc
Arts & Culture
Traditional museum building with great hall and modern extension. Huge collection, everything you need to know about Scotland in the past.
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National Museum of Scotland
Traditional museum building with great hall and modern extension. Huge collection, everything you need to know about Scotland in the past.
Great art, great sculptures in the garden, and great cafe/restaurant. Make sure you visit Modern one and Modern two. If its a good day you can walk along the waters of leith pathways via Stockbridge.
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Шотландська національна галерея сучасного мистецтва
75 Belford RdGreat art, great sculptures in the garden, and great cafe/restaurant. Make sure you visit Modern one and Modern two. If its a good day you can walk along the waters of leith pathways via Stockbridge.
Getting Around
No. 11 Bus stop for coming to our house.
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George Street (Stop GL) station
No. 11 Bus stop for coming to our house.
Essentials
We love Scotmid. It also has a laundry to one side and a chemist and post office to the other. 5 mins walk from our house.
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Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StWe love Scotmid. It also has a laundry to one side and a chemist and post office to the other. 5 mins walk from our house.