Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Tesco on Broughton Road is the closest large supermarket, just a 10 minute walk.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StTesco on Broughton Road is the closest large supermarket, just a 10 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our favourite local pub! It is cosy and traditional. The menu has a mixture of meat, vegetarian and vegan options. Lots of drinks choices. It has comfy sofas and board games :-) 10 min walk.
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Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkThis is our favourite local pub! It is cosy and traditional. The menu has a mixture of meat, vegetarian and vegan options. Lots of drinks choices. It has comfy sofas and board games :-) 10 min walk.
Interesting local pub/bar. When it is nice outside, this is one of the few places in Edinburgh with an outside beer garden! 10 minute walk.
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Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkInteresting local pub/bar. When it is nice outside, this is one of the few places in Edinburgh with an outside beer garden! 10 minute walk.
Traditional 'Real Ale' pub in Leith Shore area, with lots of local drinks.
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Malt & Hops
45 ShoreTraditional 'Real Ale' pub in Leith Shore area, with lots of local drinks.
A 'hipster' bar and restaurant, only 2 years old, with a quirky decor.
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StA 'hipster' bar and restaurant, only 2 years old, with a quirky decor.
A real hidden gem! This is a very romantic cocktail bar. Do not miss.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StA real hidden gem! This is a very romantic cocktail bar. Do not miss.
Food Scene
Classy Italian restaurant with pizza and pasta options. They also deliver! Only a 10 minute walk.
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La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkClassy Italian restaurant with pizza and pasta options. They also deliver! Only a 10 minute walk.
Best for coffee and cake! Walk along the 'Water of Leith Walkway' to get to The Shore. Looks out on the water. Lots of cake, cupcake, muffin options, plus good coffee. A must visit!
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreBest for coffee and cake! Walk along the 'Water of Leith Walkway' to get to The Shore. Looks out on the water. Lots of cake, cupcake, muffin options, plus good coffee. A must visit!
Great Spanish Tapas restaurant, good prices, delicious food, in the centre of Leith. 15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Tapa
19 Shore PlGreat Spanish Tapas restaurant, good prices, delicious food, in the centre of Leith. 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Prezzo is a chain restaurant, but the food is delicious (and they always have offers - just ask us). This location is beautiful - in Newhaven, you can sit outside and look at the Lighthouse and sea.
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Prezzo Edinburgh Pier Place
25 Pier PlacePrezzo is a chain restaurant, but the food is delicious (and they always have offers - just ask us). This location is beautiful - in Newhaven, you can sit outside and look at the Lighthouse and sea.
20 minute walk (or 5-10 minute bus). Khushi's is our nearest recommended Indian restaurant, beautiful decor and authentic food. I love it here!
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Khushi's
10 Antigua St20 minute walk (or 5-10 minute bus). Khushi's is our nearest recommended Indian restaurant, beautiful decor and authentic food. I love it here!
Recommended local place for traditional Fish and Chips, 10-15 minute walk.
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Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceRecommended local place for traditional Fish and Chips, 10-15 minute walk.
Beautiful interiors and decor, it has both a Thai and Indian menu. Near the beautiful Shore in Leith.
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Mintleaf
28 Bernard StBeautiful interiors and decor, it has both a Thai and Indian menu. Near the beautiful Shore in Leith.
Quality restaurant run by celebrity chef Tom Kitchin - it has a Michelin star. Think French-Scottish fusion. Prices are expensive but this is a very fancy place!
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The Kitchin
Quality restaurant run by celebrity chef Tom Kitchin - it has a Michelin star. Think French-Scottish fusion. Prices are expensive but this is a very fancy place!
Recommended for Sunday Lunch/Roast Dinner. The Granary is beautiful, cosy and homely. Food is delicious.
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The Granary
32-34 ShoreRecommended for Sunday Lunch/Roast Dinner. The Granary is beautiful, cosy and homely. Food is delicious.
Cheap and cheerful - there are a few options, you are served canteen-style, and you then sit down, sometimes on tables with others! Meal with rice is £5.
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The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareCheap and cheerful - there are a few options, you are served canteen-style, and you then sit down, sometimes on tables with others! Meal with rice is £5.
Sightseeing
Don't fancy climbing Arthur's Seat? Calton Hill only takes 10 minutes to walk up, but still offers beautiful views of Edinburgh. There is a tower you can climb for £4 too.
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Calton Hill
Calton HillDon't fancy climbing Arthur's Seat? Calton Hill only takes 10 minutes to walk up, but still offers beautiful views of Edinburgh. There is a tower you can climb for £4 too.
Named after Sir Walter Scott, not Scotland! The monument is firmly a part of the Edinburgh cityscape. You can climb their 287 steps for £4.
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Scottin muistomerkki
Named after Sir Walter Scott, not Scotland! The monument is firmly a part of the Edinburgh cityscape. You can climb their 287 steps for £4.
The National Gallery is a must-see for art lovers, and even if you're not, it's a free attraction in the centre of the centre.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe National Gallery is a must-see for art lovers, and even if you're not, it's a free attraction in the centre of the centre.
Fantastic museum, you could spend hours here, and it's *free*!
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National Museum of Scotland
Fantastic museum, you could spend hours here, and it's *free*!
Shopping
Scotland's oldest delicatessen and wine merchant. Still independent family business, this is the original store from the 30s. Go for original gifts/souvenirs.
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowScotland's oldest delicatessen and wine merchant. Still independent family business, this is the original store from the 30s. Go for original gifts/souvenirs.
Everything Else
Every Sunday, 10am-5pm in Stockbridge square. 20 minute walk. Visit here for unique, hand-made, artisinal products. Great for souvenirs/gifts!
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetEvery Sunday, 10am-5pm in Stockbridge square. 20 minute walk. Visit here for unique, hand-made, artisinal products. Great for souvenirs/gifts!
The best comedy club in Edinburgh. Something to do in the evenings! Get there early to get a seat. They're famous for nachos and up-and-coming comedians. You can buy tickets online or on the door.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceThe best comedy club in Edinburgh. Something to do in the evenings! Get there early to get a seat. They're famous for nachos and up-and-coming comedians. You can buy tickets online or on the door.
Cafe Piccante
19 Broughton StVisit here for a traditional 'Deep Fried Mars Bar'!