Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Internationally recognised, award winning cocktail bar.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StInternationally recognised, award winning cocktail bar.
A hush hush speakeasy bar disguised by a vintage barber shop facade. The bar has a creative and extensive cocktail menu.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StA hush hush speakeasy bar disguised by a vintage barber shop facade. The bar has a creative and extensive cocktail menu.
Serving great cocktails in a historic setting. There’s an authentic 1930’s cocktail bar, a delightful, parasol-covered garden café and an elegant grill room beneath a spectacular cupola, with mosaic floors and stained glass windows.
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The Dome
14 George StServing great cocktails in a historic setting. There’s an authentic 1930’s cocktail bar, a delightful, parasol-covered garden café and an elegant grill room beneath a spectacular cupola, with mosaic floors and stained glass windows.
An atmospheric basement wine bar with Artisan Cheese and meat platters.
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Pickles
60 Broughton StAn atmospheric basement wine bar with Artisan Cheese and meat platters.
Trendy bar/bistro with eclectic international menu, cocktails and outside seating with castle views.
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Amicus Apple
17 Frederick Street Trendy bar/bistro with eclectic international menu, cocktails and outside seating with castle views.
Hidden away a gem of a cosy pub where the locals meet. You'll get a real flavour of Edinburgh having a pint here. Bar menu available. Always popular with the rugby crowd.
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Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StHidden away a gem of a cosy pub where the locals meet. You'll get a real flavour of Edinburgh having a pint here. Bar menu available. Always popular with the rugby crowd.
Made famous by Ian Rankin where his character Inspector Rebus likes a pint. Ian still drinks here too.
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The Oxford Bar
8 Young StMade famous by Ian Rankin where his character Inspector Rebus likes a pint. Ian still drinks here too.
Great fun bar serving delicious cocktails. Frose Fridays - Freeze, Blend, Sip, Repeat all night long! Bar bites and good restaurant menu and if you're still standing Lulu's nightclub downstairs. 5 minutes from the flat.
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Tigerlilly
125 George StGreat fun bar serving delicious cocktails. Frose Fridays - Freeze, Blend, Sip, Repeat all night long! Bar bites and good restaurant menu and if you're still standing Lulu's nightclub downstairs. 5 minutes from the flat.
An old favourite. Real ales and a great wine selection served in atmospheric wine cellars in Charlotte Square. Good daily menu and often live jazz music to enjoy. 5 minutes walk from the flat.
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Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StAn old favourite. Real ales and a great wine selection served in atmospheric wine cellars in Charlotte Square. Good daily menu and often live jazz music to enjoy. 5 minutes walk from the flat.
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StGreat place for a drink or dinner.
Can't personally recommend because I am too old :( but I hear it's a great place to spend the evening in to the wee small hours!
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Opal Lounge
51A George StreetCan't personally recommend because I am too old :( but I hear it's a great place to spend the evening in to the wee small hours!
Throw back to the 80's for those you who were around then!
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StThrow back to the 80's for those you who were around then!
Food Scene
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StQuintessential french bistro. Cheap and cheerful.
Great spot for an amazing meal & a great glass of wine.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StGreat spot for an amazing meal & a great glass of wine.
The restaurant is tucked away at basement level in a side street off the main cobbled thoroughfare, but it is definitely worth a visit. An intimate setting for Scottish fine dining!
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The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlThe restaurant is tucked away at basement level in a side street off the main cobbled thoroughfare, but it is definitely worth a visit. An intimate setting for Scottish fine dining!
El Cartel
64 Thistle StCasual taco & frozen margarita restaurant
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StThe best sushi in Edinburgh
Great bar and restaurant in the heart of the atmospheric Old Town. 200 strong whisky shelf and good seasonal menu
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGreat bar and restaurant in the heart of the atmospheric Old Town. 200 strong whisky shelf and good seasonal menu
Cafe & Bar Very close to the flat - less than 5 minute walk. Good for grabbing something simple in the evening or for breakfast and especially good at the weekend for brunch.
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WestRoom
3 Melville PlCafe & Bar Very close to the flat - less than 5 minute walk. Good for grabbing something simple in the evening or for breakfast and especially good at the weekend for brunch.
A bit of a treat. Upmarket restaurant noted for its excellent menu and within 5 minute walk of the flat.
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The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle StA bit of a treat. Upmarket restaurant noted for its excellent menu and within 5 minute walk of the flat.
Really great Thai food at a good price. Welcoming staff. Within 5 minutes walk of the flat
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Time 4 Thai
45 N Castle StReally great Thai food at a good price. Welcoming staff. Within 5 minutes walk of the flat
Shopping
Gorgeous Scottish tweeds, homewares, a section of scarves and bags and beautiful handmade pottery. Take advantage of Anta Tuesday - great deal for the week. So worth a visit and only a 5 minute walk from the flat.
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ANTA Scotland Ltd
91 George StGorgeous Scottish tweeds, homewares, a section of scarves and bags and beautiful handmade pottery. Take advantage of Anta Tuesday - great deal for the week. So worth a visit and only a 5 minute walk from the flat.
You cannot leave Scotland without a piece of gorgeous, high quality Brora cashmere! 100% Scottish spun and dyed in the most exquisite colours. You will find beautiful pieces that will last for years. There is also a great accessories range and beautiful throws. Baby wear, children, ladies and menswear. Everyone is catered for!
Brora Edinburgh
48 Frederick StYou cannot leave Scotland without a piece of gorgeous, high quality Brora cashmere! 100% Scottish spun and dyed in the most exquisite colours. You will find beautiful pieces that will last for years. There is also a great accessories range and beautiful throws. Baby wear, children, ladies and menswear. Everyone is catered for!
Essentials
If you come from the airport on the tram or bus then you will hop off very close to this convenience store. Pick up essentials and head down to the flat - you'll be there in less than 5 minutes.
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Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlIf you come from the airport on the tram or bus then you will hop off very close to this convenience store. Pick up essentials and head down to the flat - you'll be there in less than 5 minutes.