Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Kismot
29 St. Leonard's StExcellent Indian restaurant.
Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StGreat veggie cafe and deli.
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StGreat food and drinks in a chill atmosphere.
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StFancy coffee but worth the price.
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdGood burgers in a nice atmosphere.
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeThe "birthplace" of Harry Potter!
Essentials
Farmfoods Ltd
76 Nicolson StAffordable frozen groceries.
Sightseeing
Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillMust-see attraction in Edinburgh.
Calton Hill
Calton HillScenic walk with views of the city and the North Sea.
Arts & Culture
Optical illusions for kids and adults!
437 Einheimische empfehlen
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillOptical illusions for kids and adults!
National Museum of Scotland
Free entry.
Museum of Childhood
42 High StFree entry.
People's Story
163 CanongateFree entry.
Culture away from the beaten path.
523 Einheimische empfehlen
Schottische Nationalgalerie für Porträts
1 Queen StCulture away from the beaten path.
Everything Else
National Library of Scotland
George IV BridgeOne for the bookworms!
Scottish Parliament Building
Can be visited - free entry.
The Bongo Club
66 CowgateGreat music and drinks.
Cabaret Voltaire
36-38 Blair StTHE home of drum'n'bass in Edinburgh.
The Hive Nightclub
15-17 Niddry StMetal/Goth club.
Arthur's Seat
Unbeatable views.
Assembly Theatre
Festival venue.
Underbelly
Festival venue.
Pleasance
60 PleasanceFestival venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Greenmantle Bar & Kitchen
44 W CrosscausewaySmall but friendly.
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdVery small traditional pub with nightly folk music.
Large pub with a big beer garden - perfect to watch rugby matches, or football if you're so inclined.
66 Einheimische empfehlen
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StLarge pub with a big beer garden - perfect to watch rugby matches, or football if you're so inclined.
Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeLive music all week.