Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
George Square
George SquareLots of festival events!
Bristo Square
Festival events
Festival venues, bars, pubs, lots of nightlife and entertainment options!
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Cowgate
CowgateFestival venues, bars, pubs, lots of nightlife and entertainment options!
Pleasance
60 PleasanceLarge festival venue
Sightseeing
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillExcellent views of the city
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StI-Calton Hill
Calton HillEverything Else
Lovely place for a picnic or walk; often has events during the festival
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The 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
Lots of bars, pubs, and restaurants for good nightlife
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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
Hidden gem- our favorite place to go for nice dinners.
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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
Fabulous food and small, ambient restaurant. Gourmet class.
0131 667 7010.
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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!