Guidebook for Portobello
Drinks & Nightlife
Interesting menu reasonably priced and a good range of beers and other drinks including coffee, tea etc.
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreInteresting menu reasonably priced and a good range of beers and other drinks including coffee, tea etc.
A traditional and comfortaable pub serving a good range of real ale and other drinks.
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Portobello Tap
87 Portobello High StA traditional and comfortaable pub serving a good range of real ale and other drinks.
Restaurants
This bistro is open from breakfast time until late afternoon. Good coffee, tea, croissants and light meals.
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The Beach House
57 Bath StThis bistro is open from breakfast time until late afternoon. Good coffee, tea, croissants and light meals.
A good range of reasonably priced meals. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Butternut Squash
10 Bath StA good range of reasonably priced meals. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Malvarosa
262 Portobello High StAn authentic Spanish restsurnt
Everything Else
Two swimming pools, Turkish baths and a gym right on the beach.
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Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeTwo swimming pools, Turkish baths and a gym right on the beach.
Pedal Forth
247 E Cromwell StBicycle hire etc. in Leith
Biketrax
2 Lochrin PlBicycle hire etc. in central Edinburgh
Reliable taxi company - tel. 0131 228 1211.
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City Cabs (Edinburgh) Ltd
1 Atholl PlReliable taxi company - tel. 0131 228 1211.
Food Shops
Small supermarket has most items and is open late. The Scotmid Co-op in Bath Street is similar and somewhat closer
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Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StSmall supermarket has most items and is open late. The Scotmid Co-op in Bath Street is similar and somewhat closer
Mouse Hole Deli
131 Portobello High StFresh bread, cheese and deli foods.
The Fine Wine Company
119 Portobello High StA wide range of interesting beers, wine etc. and also cheese from Ian Mellis.
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdSupermarket 300m from the apartment
J Williamson Fishmongers
146 Portobello High StFresh fish (open Tuesday to Saturday).
Findlays Of Portobello
116 Portobello High StButcher.
Sightseeing
A first class zoo. The 26 bus goes from Portobello High Street to the zoo.
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Jardim Zoológico de Edimburgo
134 Corstorphine RdA first class zoo. The 26 bus goes from Portobello High Street to the zoo.
Two indoor swimming pools, Turkish baths and gym. Just a short walk along the Prom.
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Portobello Swim Centre
57 The PromenadeTwo indoor swimming pools, Turkish baths and gym. Just a short walk along the Prom.
An extensive beach used for swimming, sailing, rowing, kayaking and sunbathing
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Passeio Marítimo de Portobello Beach
1 PromenadeAn extensive beach used for swimming, sailing, rowing, kayaking and sunbathing
Fisherrow Harbour
A picturesque harbour - a 2 mile walk or take the 26 bus.
Castelo de Edimburgo
CastlehillWorld famous castle.
An interesting castle in a picturesque village. Tke the 26 bus.
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Castelo e Jardins de Dirleton
An interesting castle in a picturesque village. Tke the 26 bus.
Castelo de Craigmillar
Craigmillar Castle RoadA historic castle, 3.5 miles away.
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Buses
Edinburgh has an excellent bus service. From the High Street, the 26 and 124 travel frequently to the City Centre and eastwards along the coast. Payment can either be cash (no change given on city services) or contactless card (one ticket per card). See www.lothianbuses.com
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Bikes
Bikes are a good way to get around, though bear in mind that the centre of Edinburgh is rather hilly. Just Eat Cycles allow one to pick up and drop off bikes at many loctions around Edinburgh using a smartphone app.
There are two loctions withing easy walking distance - Kings Road nd Joppa. See https://edinburghcyclehire.com/
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Taxis
Taxis are convenient. There are many companies - I tend to use City Cabs (see listing above).
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From the Airport
A taxi is the most convenient way of travelling from the airport - fare is about £30.
A cheaper option is the tram to York Place and then the 26 bus to Portobello High Street. Alternatively take the 100 Airport Bus to Princes Street nd then the 26 bus to Portobello High Street.
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From Waverley Train Station
A taxi is easiest - fare is about £15.
Buses are either is the 124 from Princes Street (about every 30 minutes) or the 26 from South St David Street (about every 15 minutes).