Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
George Square
George SquareLots of festival events!
Bristo Square
Festival events
Cowgate
CowgateFestival venues, bars, pubs, lots of nightlife and entertainment options!
Pleasance
60 PleasanceLarge festival venue
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillExcellent views of the city
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StCalton Hill
Calton HillEverything Else
Meadows
Melville DriveLovely place for a picnic or walk; often has events during the festival
Tollcross Pharmacy
2 Home StPharmacy
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StPharmacy
Newington Pharmacy
46-50 Clerk StEssentials
Real Foods
37 Broughton StSpecialist/organic grocery store
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StCo-op Food
114 Dalry RdDrinks & Nightlife
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots of bars, pubs, and restaurants for good nightlife
The Abbey
65 S Clerk StLocal pub with good options for tasking whisky.
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StVery popular local pub with a beer garden.
Great for whisky tastings and experiences. They have a unique selection of whiskies from all over Scotland.
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Cadenhead's Whisky Shop
172 CanongateGreat for whisky tastings and experiences. They have a unique selection of whiskies from all over Scotland.
The Dome
14 George StAmazing bar and food.
Food Scene
An excellent place for breakfast, lunch, or a cup of tea/coffee!
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Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanAn excellent place for breakfast, lunch, or a cup of tea/coffee!
My husband, friends, and I love getting their unique pizzas when we have the chance. I think you'll enjoy it!
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Dough Pizzeria
172 Rose StMy husband, friends, and I love getting their unique pizzas when we have the chance. I think you'll enjoy it!
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetTry some Scottish Fayre!
Kismot
29 St. Leonard's StGood Indian food
bia bistrot
19 Colinton RdHidden gem- our favorite place to go for nice dinners.
Wonderful Middle Eastern Meze that's great to enjoy with a big group of friends!
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Empires
24 St Mary's StWonderful Middle Eastern Meze that's great to enjoy with a big group of friends!
Yummy Indian takeaway. Mention Jaffer when you order.
0131 229 2001
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Kasbah Takeaway
60 Marchmont RdYummy Indian takeaway. Mention Jaffer when you order.
0131 229 2001
Field
41 W Nicolson StFabulous food and small, ambient restaurant. Gourmet class.
0131 667 7010.
Renowned Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin's restaurant on this side of town. 0131 342 3333
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Southside Scran
14 - 17 Bruntsfield PlRenowned Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin's restaurant on this side of town. 0131 342 3333
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthCozy restaurant with delicious food.
Wedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal MileUpscale dining on the Royal Mile
Coffee/cafe
Strumpets
35 William StAn excellent, calm coffee shop in Edinburgh's West End. Tell them Valerie sent you!