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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

A lovely Victorian-stye bar/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food and beers and live music in the heart of Leith
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution St
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A lovely Victorian-stye bar/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food and beers and live music in the heart of Leith
Another excellent Leith pub/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food/drink and live music sessions. Situated on The Shore (a historic and pretty shore that leads to the Port of Leith).
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The Shore Restaurant
1 Shore
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Another excellent Leith pub/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food/drink and live music sessions. Situated on The Shore (a historic and pretty shore that leads to the Port of Leith).
Intimate Swedish-owned bar with nice beers and surroundings. This was the original (they also own Victoria, Sofi's and Joseph Pearces all in the neighbourhood). Small outdoor area too.
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Abode Bar
229 Leith Walk
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Intimate Swedish-owned bar with nice beers and surroundings. This was the original (they also own Victoria, Sofi's and Joseph Pearces all in the neighbourhood). Small outdoor area too.
A good bar with food options and dj sets at the weekend. Very small but cool outdoor seating out the back of the building that you access through a wardrobe!
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Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith Walk
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A good bar with food options and dj sets at the weekend. Very small but cool outdoor seating out the back of the building that you access through a wardrobe!
A recently opened, trendy bar, good for day or night drinking with a nice selection of drinks on offer and food. Great Sunday Roast offering.
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke St
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A recently opened, trendy bar, good for day or night drinking with a nice selection of drinks on offer and food. Great Sunday Roast offering.
Part of a small Swedish collective of bars. Pleasant for day or night drinking with outdoor seating also.
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Victoria Bar
265 Leith Walk
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Part of a small Swedish collective of bars. Pleasant for day or night drinking with outdoor seating also.
Part of a small Swedish collective of bars in the area. This one offers good food and outdoor seating.
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm Row
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Part of a small Swedish collective of bars in the area. This one offers good food and outdoor seating.
Good boozer vibe that allows pets.
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The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan St
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Good boozer vibe that allows pets.
Lovely local pub with good beer
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Leith Depot
138-142 Leith Walk
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Lovely local pub with good beer

Food Scene

Excellent homemade pizzas, salads and platters served in a cosy and friendly environment. There is also the bonus of BYOB on Mon/Tues (with £3 corkage).
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith Walk
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Excellent homemade pizzas, salads and platters served in a cosy and friendly environment. There is also the bonus of BYOB on Mon/Tues (with £3 corkage).
Crackin value for money with a BYOB policy and tasty Mexican food (with an emphasis on tacos and ceviche). Intimate setting (only seats about 20) and lovely service.
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Bodega
62 Elm Row
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Crackin value for money with a BYOB policy and tasty Mexican food (with an emphasis on tacos and ceviche). Intimate setting (only seats about 20) and lovely service.
Has a charming traditional pub feel with a cosy fire in winter. Serves pub and restaurant food (the restaurant area is tiny but again charming) and is situated by the water on The Shore.
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The King's Wark
36 Shore
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Has a charming traditional pub feel with a cosy fire in winter. Serves pub and restaurant food (the restaurant area is tiny but again charming) and is situated by the water on The Shore.
If budget is not a problem or you fancy a special treat this michelin starred restaurant is definitely worth a visit for sampling Scottish seafood and game. The lunch menu is esp good value under £30
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The Kitchin
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If budget is not a problem or you fancy a special treat this michelin starred restaurant is definitely worth a visit for sampling Scottish seafood and game. The lunch menu is esp good value under £30
Characterful & tiny wee cottage offering lovely Scottish home-grown and locally sourced, seasonal food. Great brunch menu and in the evening you get an amazing 5/6 course dinner at a reasonable price
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road
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Characterful & tiny wee cottage offering lovely Scottish home-grown and locally sourced, seasonal food. Great brunch menu and in the evening you get an amazing 5/6 course dinner at a reasonable price
A lovely, bright and airy wee cafe for good coffee and lunches.
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Printworks Coffee
42 Constitution St
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A lovely, bright and airy wee cafe for good coffee and lunches.
A lovely nearby Portuguese bakery and cafe.
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Casa Amiga
32A Leith Walk
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A lovely nearby Portuguese bakery and cafe.
Sweet cafe shop with good coffee, pastries and lunch-style menu
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Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey St
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Sweet cafe shop with good coffee, pastries and lunch-style menu

Parks & Nature

Its a short and convenient walk/hill that offers amazing views and has some cool monuments and a cute gallery at the top. A very easy but hugely rewarding climb!
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Colina Calton
Calton Hill
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Its a short and convenient walk/hill that offers amazing views and has some cool monuments and a cute gallery at the top. A very easy but hugely rewarding climb!
An amazing pathway that takes you right the way through Edinburgh, from The Shore/Leith area to the Pentland Hills, through some gorgeous neighbourhoods like Stockbridge and walk ways.
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
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An amazing pathway that takes you right the way through Edinburgh, from The Shore/Leith area to the Pentland Hills, through some gorgeous neighbourhoods like Stockbridge and walk ways.
Great for some fresh air and coastline and only 15/20 away from my flat on bike.
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Passeio Marítimo de Portobello Beach
1 Promenade
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Great for some fresh air and coastline and only 15/20 away from my flat on bike.
Gorgeous village with a beach and small island that you can walk out to (depending on the tide) - lovely 30mins cycle from my place
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Cramond
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Gorgeous village with a beach and small island that you can walk out to (depending on the tide) - lovely 30mins cycle from my place

Sightseeing

An extinct volcano - what more do I need to say! It is a bit of a walk/climb but its worth it as it is the highest view point in the city offering stunning views for miles and miles.
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Arthur's Seat
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An extinct volcano - what more do I need to say! It is a bit of a walk/climb but its worth it as it is the highest view point in the city offering stunning views for miles and miles.

Arts & Culture

Scottish has a crackin collection of Renaissance paintings and this is a beautiful neo-classical building. The UK has also a great policy of free admission for its collections.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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Scottish has a crackin collection of Renaissance paintings and this is a beautiful neo-classical building. The UK has also a great policy of free admission for its collections.
A gorgeous 19thC building showing Scots history through portraiture and it also houses the national photography collection. As with most UK galleries its free admission and has a great cafe.
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen St
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A gorgeous 19thC building showing Scots history through portraiture and it also houses the national photography collection. As with most UK galleries its free admission and has a great cafe.
It used to be an old school and now houses the national modern/contemporary art collection (for free, unless there is a big exhibition on). Its in beautiful grounds with a great cafe and outdoor area
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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It used to be an old school and now houses the national modern/contemporary art collection (for free, unless there is a big exhibition on). Its in beautiful grounds with a great cafe and outdoor area
Situated across the road of Modern 1 and by the Water of Leith walkway this used to be an orphanage and now offers a unique artistic space. Again with a great cafe and shop.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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Situated across the road of Modern 1 and by the Water of Leith walkway this used to be an orphanage and now offers a unique artistic space. Again with a great cafe and shop.

Entertainment & Activities

A crackin old traditional cinema with very comfy seats showing art house and independently produced films. Nice wee bar and a handy Leith bus stops right out front (16).
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home St
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A crackin old traditional cinema with very comfy seats showing art house and independently produced films. Nice wee bar and a handy Leith bus stops right out front (16).

Essentials

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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke St
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