Guidebook for Edinburgh
Let's Go to the Movies
The very best local cinemas in Edinburgh, two of which are under an 8 minute walk from our home.
Local favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceLocal favourite theatre offering reclining leather seats and the very best of cinema.
Classic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StClassic architectural gem offering the latest in Hollywood along with cult classics.
Home of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdHome of Edinburgh International Film Festival leading the way in indie cinema.
Parks & Recreation
A beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bruntsfield Links
Melville DriveA beautiful local park where dog walkers, golfers and picnickers unite. See if you can spot the initials "D.F+A.P" carved into the seat of one of the benches: it's where my sister got engaged.
An alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
Blackford Hill View
Blackford Hill ViewAn alternative local option to Arthur's seat. The steeples of the churches peak above the tenement houses and in the distance the Castle sits proudly above it all.
A world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
1227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Real de Edimburgo
Arboretum PlaceA world-renowned scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation. A beautiful escape from city life.
Escape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, LothianburnEscape the city and wander around beautiful herb gardens and enjoy a light bite and a beer in a wonderfully vintage café. Take the number 15 bus here in 30 minutes or drive in 15 minutes.
Eilidh's Top Five All Day Eats
Whether you're looking for lunch, dinner or drinks these neighbourhood hangs shine on their use of local ingredients, thoughtful design and are all within a 15 minute walk.
Gorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthGorgeous and delicious food served up in an intimate setting.
Thrive Bar & Kitchen
171 Bruntsfield PlaceSuper creative and extremely delicious vegan & vegetarian food.
Delightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes RoadDelightful seasonal creations on a peaceful street behind the Meadows.
A bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside RdA bubbling atmosphere with a fantastic brunch + much more.
Bright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston PlBright and beautiful café where style and flavour take the lead in all their creations.
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
Just like Alexis Bledel, star of Gilmore Girls, I don't actually drink coffee... so, I have enlisted the expertise of friends to make this an authentic list of the best coffee stops as you amble around the city.
Grab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlGrab a coffee and stroll through the Bruntsfield Links, or sit in and take the bus outside straight into the city.
On the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castello Coffee
7-8 Barclay TerraceOn the edge of the Bruntsfield Link's golf course, stop here for coffee and beautiful views of Arthur's Seat.
Step away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortStep away from the busy Grassmarket and indulge in great coffee and homemade treats.
Explore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlExplore beyond the usual tourist hot spots and drink great coffee at the same time.
Outdoor eats
From a pizza food van to old police box cafés, these are great options if you feel like a picnic in the park.
Wanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Meadow Place
Meadow PlaceWanderers Kneaded// An old school food truck occasionally appears at the edge of the Meadows serving sourdough pizza in a woodfired oven. Perfect for pizza in the park
Local food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLocal food and goods market. Open every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. Pick up food here and then relax in Princes Street Gardens.
Local food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.
325 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Stockbridge
Saunders StreetLocal food and goods in an outdoor market setting. Open Every Sunday all year round 10am to 5pm.
Family favourites
A list of the favourite restaurants of our friends, family and neighbours.
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BABA
130 George StMezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar. Inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
A local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
bia bistrot
19 Colinton RdA local favourite. Good food in a bistro atmosphere. Fresh and seasonal.
Authentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.
257 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlAuthentic Thai street food in the student quarters of Edinburgh.