Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

Internationally recognised, award winning cocktail bar.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St
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Internationally 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 St
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A 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 St
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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.
An atmospheric basement wine bar with Artisan Cheese and meat platters.
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Pickles
60 Broughton St
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An 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
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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 St
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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.
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 St
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Made 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 St
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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.
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 St
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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.
Great place for a drink or dinner.
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register St
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Great 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 Street
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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!
Throw back to the 80's for those you who were around then!
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Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St
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Throw back to the 80's for those you who were around then!

Food Scene

Quintessential french bistro. Cheap and cheerful.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover St
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Quintessential 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 St
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Great 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 Pl
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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!
Casual taco & frozen margarita restaurant
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El Cartel
64 Thistle St
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Casual taco & frozen margarita restaurant
The best sushi in Edinburgh
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Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay St
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The 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 Cl
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Great 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 Pl
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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.
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 St
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A 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 St
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Really 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 St
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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.
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 St
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!

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 Pl
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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.