Guidebook for Abbeyhill Edinburgh
Food Scene
Art and Vintage
3 Lyne StRed Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlExcellent fresh food and coffee. Do try the scones.
Cherry's Cafe
45 London RdThe Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road21212
3 Royal TerraceMichelin restaurant
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StExcellent banoffee pie
Delicious pulled pork rolls. You can't miss it, look out for the hog roast in the window.
We love a pork roll with apple sauce and crackling!
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Oink Scottish Hog Roast
82 CanongateDelicious pulled pork rolls. You can't miss it, look out for the hog roast in the window.
We love a pork roll with apple sauce and crackling!
Excellent fresh pastries and bread. Try the almond croissants.
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Twelve Triangles bakery & provisions
22-24 Easter RdExcellent fresh pastries and bread. Try the almond croissants.
Polentoni
38 Easter RdGreat place to pick up lunchtime sandwiches for a picnic
Little Fitzroy Coffee
46 Easter RdGreat coffee!
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdMatto Pizza
12 Cadzow PlDelicious pizza with inspiring toppings!
Think Pastry
80 Montrose TerraceDelicious fresh baking
Seb's Urban Jungle
101 Easter RdHave a hot drink surrounded by plants
Drinks & Nightlife
Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceThe Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlLive music every night- very popular bar just off the iconic Royal Mile
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Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeLive music every night- very popular bar just off the iconic Royal Mile
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StThe Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdFantastic burgers and a great atmosphere.
If you want to try traditional Scottish foods, this is the place to go. You can try haggis, cullen skink, smoked salmon, and delicious cranachan for dessert.
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Deacon Brodies Tavern
435 LawnmarketIf you want to try traditional Scottish foods, this is the place to go. You can try haggis, cullen skink, smoked salmon, and delicious cranachan for dessert.
Great bar and with a variety of events in the evening (film screenings and live music).
Every Tuesday there is a Ceilidh- very popular and absolute beginners welcome. A traditional Scottish ceilidh is a great workout- make sure you wear flat shoes!
Make time for Pickering's gin distillery as part of your visit.
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Summerhall
Great bar and with a variety of events in the evening (film screenings and live music).
Every Tuesday there is a Ceilidh- very popular and absolute beginners welcome. A traditional Scottish ceilidh is a great workout- make sure you wear flat shoes!
Make time for Pickering's gin distillery as part of your visit.
Bellfield Brewery & Tap Room
46 Stanley Place5 minute walk- beautiful craft beers
Coffee stop that is open later than other cafes in the area
Costa Coffee (Drive Thru - Meadowbank Retail Park)
Moray Park TerraceCoffee stop that is open later than other cafes in the area
Shopping
Cloud 9 Edinburgh
40 Easter RdLeafy Love Affair
46 Montrose TerraceBeautiful plant shop just across the street
Pick up something beautiful for your home. Lovely candles and quirky home accessories
House Edinburgh
40 Easter RdPick up something beautiful for your home. Lovely candles and quirky home accessories
Edinburgh Honey Co.
178 Easter RdAll things honey!
Essentials
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdMeadowbank Shopping Park
8 Moray Park TerraceLarge supermarket and outlet stores
Lidl
Dalry RoadA longer walk but cheaper products.
Janatha Food Store
34-36 Montrose TerraceDirectly opposite the flat- very handy for the basics and open until 10pm
Easter Greens
4 Easter Rd Vegan and vegetarian provisions
Sightseeing
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateScottish Parliament Building
Castle Rock
Princes Street
Princes StreetCalton Hill
Calton Hill Great views of the city
The most iconic street in Edinburgh. Full of attractions such as the Real Mary King's Close, The Museum if Childhood, the Storytelling Centre (great cafe), Camera Obscura.
At the top is the Castle and the bottom the Palace.
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Royal Mile
The most iconic street in Edinburgh. Full of attractions such as the Real Mary King's Close, The Museum if Childhood, the Storytelling Centre (great cafe), Camera Obscura.
At the top is the Castle and the bottom the Palace.
Parks & Nature
Princes Street
Princes StreetLochend Park
Lochend ParkQueen's Drive
Queen's Drive Walk up Arthur's Seat for excellent views of the city
A small courtyard garden just off the Royal Mile. Beautiful flowers in Spring and Summer and a quiet spot to escape the crowds.
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Dunbars Close Garden
137 CanongateA small courtyard garden just off the Royal Mile. Beautiful flowers in Spring and Summer and a quiet spot to escape the crowds.
Regent Road Park
Grab a tea or coffee and enjoy it in this park with lovely views of Arthur’s Seat
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic views of the city, really fun place to spend an afternoon for adults and kids
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillFantastic views of the city, really fun place to spend an afternoon for adults and kids
Learn about how whisky is made and try a wee dram.
The restaurant, Amber, has a delicious selection of traditional Scottish food.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillLearn about how whisky is made and try a wee dram.
The restaurant, Amber, has a delicious selection of traditional Scottish food.