Rating: recommended
bakery 
cafe Ante
1b Haddington Place, Edinburgh
Food selection is small but they do good coffee, pastries and hot breakfast. The staff are friendly and always up for a chat. Daytime restau...
pub Bannerman's
Next door to The Banshee Labyrinth. Similar atmosphere in similar but less unique venue. More live music though, check out their website.
Butcher Broughton St Market
Pricey but convenient. They have the best scotch eggs, excellent sausages and good scotch pies.
street Broughton St
Broughton St has a range of shops, cafes and pubs. Most are good, it's less touristy than places around Prince's Street and the Royal Mile.
landmark Calton Hill
Home of Edinburgh's disgrace and great views of Edinburgh. If you’re only in town for a day or two it’s convenient and you can get to the to...
takeaway Clam Shell
If you're on the Royal Mile and want to try a fried Mars Bar or half pizza this is worth stopping by.
street 
indian takeaway Eatalia
One of the better chippies in town. Small but good quality and decent value. There is no seating here so takeaway or eat on the go.
gallery Gallery of Modern Art
Edinburgh has many galleries and this one requires a bit more effort to get to but that's what makes it worthwhile. It's a 10-15 minute walk...
butcher George Bowers
A high quality butcher with good prices and a selection of game meat. Highly recommend their homemade haggis and black pudding.
delicatessen landmark Greyfriars Kirkyard
cafe Hata
People are everything when it comes to a great cafe. Hata has some of our favourite people. Famous for porridge and comforting warm meals, a...
delicatessen Herbie
Located in Stockbridge, Herbie is a small but highly regarded independent food shop. It's an excellent place to pick up provisions for a pic...
restaurant Herringbone
Modern European. They have good cocktails, a lot of interesting sharing plates like watermelon steak, but you can also get a burger or chips...
delicatessen sculpture garden Jupiter Art Land
An incredible contemporary sculpture park on 120 acres. It includes a seasonal programme of exhibitions and events from new and established ...
coffee shop Little Fitzroy
46 Easter Road, Edinburgh
Really good coffee, Melbourne style can be found at Little Fitzroy on Easter Road (Turn Right onto Haddington Place, cross the road and make...
tourist attraction Mary King's Close
A city underneath the city! You must book. There are lots of places offering tickets but stick to the official website. Yes this is very tou...
museum National Museum of Scotland
A long time ago I worked here. It's worth a visit just to see the inside of the main hall. Some exhibits are paid but there's a lot in here ...
coffee shop Not Just Coffee
Leith Walk
Great coffee and sweet treats. They also do breakfast and lunch, but we’ve yet to get beyond the biscuit selection!
asian Singapore Coffee House
Fabulous traditional Singapore coffee (with sweetened condensed milk). We go to Singapore coffee house for a wonderful fragrant breakfast. I...
indian day trips castle Stirling Castle
If you have access to a car and want to see a castle I recommend this over Edinburgh castle. It shares a few of the same qualities as Edinbu...
region Stockbridge
Stockbridge feels a little like a village inside the city. Great examples of Georgian architecture and a good selection of shops and places ...
bar The Banshee Labyrinth
One of the very few alternative bars still in Edinburgh and a unique venue. Worth a visit even if it's not your scene.
restaurant fish and chips cocktail bar The Last Word Saloon
In Stockbridge near the end of St Stephen St. Great drinks and decent prices. Nice atmosphere.
pub cocktail bar The Roseleaf
Very popular so best to book in advance for weekends. Great cooked breakfasts that aren't just greasy. Good drinks including a Buckfast cock...
tourist attraction The Royal Botanical Gardens
They have a great light show around December, you need to book tickets online. Take public transport one way and walk back to the centre of ...
region The Water of Leith
The water of Leith runs through the city and their are walking paths most of the length. A nice way to get across town if you're not in a hu...
restaurant Under the Stairs
Spacious, often quiet bar with reasonably priced food. Shabby chic. Less touristy than other parts of the old town.
cocktail bar Uno Mas
Great cocktails and good prices, open ‘till 3am. My favourite bar in Edinburgh. A big space and often very quiet, except when they have live...
delicatessen Valvona & Crolla
19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA
"V&C is a national treasure" - Scotland the Best. V&C is a fine Italian / Scottish food deli-store, cafe and restaurant. It is an institutio...