Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a great traditional style Leith boozer. Has live music at the weekends.
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StJust a great traditional style Leith boozer. Has live music at the weekends.
One of our fav bars in Leith, and Edinburgh... conveniently close by!
158 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkOne of our fav bars in Leith, and Edinburgh... conveniently close by!
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StGerman beer with a cycling theme.... For us, what's not to like?!
Pastel coloured decor, authentic Swedish cider, and hipster vibes & tunes make this one of Edinburgh's hot spots for a night out
111 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkPastel coloured decor, authentic Swedish cider, and hipster vibes & tunes make this one of Edinburgh's hot spots for a night out
One of many great bars in the Shore area of Leith. A great alternative to the city centre and a lovely outlook onto the water. This bar as the name suggest also makes its own beer!
10 locals recommend
The Leith Beer Co
58 ShoreOne of many great bars in the Shore area of Leith. A great alternative to the city centre and a lovely outlook onto the water. This bar as the name suggest also makes its own beer!
Food Scene
Great homemade cakes the size of your head, bright and quirky decor and charming owner!
19 locals recommend
Qupi Cafe Bistro
171 Leith WalkGreat homemade cakes the size of your head, bright and quirky decor and charming owner!
Freshest Mexican food in town, a real family run gem. Have never tasted a Margarita so good!
20 locals recommend
Viva Mexico
41 Cockburn StFreshest Mexican food in town, a real family run gem. Have never tasted a Margarita so good!
Beautiful cafe with amazing coffee and local artist's exhibited. Dave reccommends the Peanut butter brownie.
14 locals recommend
Area C Coffeehouse
239 Leith WalkBeautiful cafe with amazing coffee and local artist's exhibited. Dave reccommends the Peanut butter brownie.
Diner by Day, Bar by night. Their cheap drinks and funky decor make this a must
36 locals recommend
The City Cafe
19 Blair StDiner by Day, Bar by night. Their cheap drinks and funky decor make this a must
Events, art, coffee, trapeze, music, jumble sales & ping pong.... if you like any of these, you'll love this place
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StEvents, art, coffee, trapeze, music, jumble sales & ping pong.... if you like any of these, you'll love this place
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadA tucked away gem of a cafe, near the waterfront
Cramond Falls Café
Lovely, rustic cafe set by the river and Crammond harbour town
Everything Else
The best morning rolls you can get, perfect remedy to the night before, and about 30 seconds away! Try the megaroll!
6 locals recommend
Bonnington Brunch
280 Bonnington RdThe best morning rolls you can get, perfect remedy to the night before, and about 30 seconds away! Try the megaroll!
Pilrig Park
Pilrig StreetLovely relaxed spot for BBQs, sunbathing, doing cartwheels etc.
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateThe best venue for finding your new favourite band
Fun to escape to this exciting Island.... Just don't get stuck out there when the tide covers the walk way!
124 locals recommend
Cramond Island
Fun to escape to this exciting Island.... Just don't get stuck out there when the tide covers the walk way!
Another pretty park, with space for sports too. Links to Edinburgh's city-wide cycle network.
27 locals recommend
Victoria Park
141 Newhaven RdAnother pretty park, with space for sports too. Links to Edinburgh's city-wide cycle network.
Sunny day? It does happen in Scotland, honest! Instead of heading to Prince's Street- try here! Family fun, a promenade, ice cream and cafes.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeSunny day? It does happen in Scotland, honest! Instead of heading to Prince's Street- try here! Family fun, a promenade, ice cream and cafes.
A lovely street full of posh treats. Deli's, cafes and some of the cities best charity shops.
10 locals recommend
Raeburn Place
Raeburn PlaceA lovely street full of posh treats. Deli's, cafes and some of the cities best charity shops.
Scale this beast if you're feeling adventurous, you will be rewarded with incredible views of the city and a bit of satisfaction too.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Scale this beast if you're feeling adventurous, you will be rewarded with incredible views of the city and a bit of satisfaction too.
Arthur Seats baby brother, perhaps my favourite spot in town for the perspective it has on Edinburgh. A little cafe on top too!
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillArthur Seats baby brother, perhaps my favourite spot in town for the perspective it has on Edinburgh. A little cafe on top too!
Shopping
Tired of fake tartan and plastic Nessies?
Buy your souvenirs here then!
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StTired of fake tartan and plastic Nessies?
Buy your souvenirs here then!
Sightseeing
Prepare to feel dizzy! Seems slightly pricey at 12 pound but well worth the fee. Also can see all of Edinburgh through the lens!
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillPrepare to feel dizzy! Seems slightly pricey at 12 pound but well worth the fee. Also can see all of Edinburgh through the lens!
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillGoes without saying, must visit for all in town!
Follow this pretty walkway in either direction from the entrance on Newhaven road near our flat to head to Stockbridge bustle or the Leith Shore. Well worth the stroll!
53 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayFollow this pretty walkway in either direction from the entrance on Newhaven road near our flat to head to Stockbridge bustle or the Leith Shore. Well worth the stroll!