Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Lovely local family run bakery who make freshly made pastries and serve good coffees.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkLovely local family run bakery who make freshly made pastries and serve good coffees.
Independent Spanish bar where you can go for a drink, nice tapas or just a quick coffee.
129 recommandé par les habitants
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkIndependent Spanish bar where you can go for a drink, nice tapas or just a quick coffee.
Lovely independent pizza place, one of my favourites
250 recommandé par les habitants
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkLovely independent pizza place, one of my favourites
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkItalian run pizza & past place
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShorePub & restaurant on the historic shore of Leith
If you’re looking for a sugar overload then this is the place to go, teas coffee & cakes galore!
205 recommandé par les habitants
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreIf you’re looking for a sugar overload then this is the place to go, teas coffee & cakes galore!
local greasy spoon if thats what your after. Cheap & chearful
9 recommandé par les habitants
Sea Breeze Cafe
8 Earlston Pllocal greasy spoon if thats what your after. Cheap & chearful
Arts & Culture
Great community base with lots going on from monthly flea market to live music & exhibitions
66 recommandé par les habitants
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StGreat community base with lots going on from monthly flea market to live music & exhibitions
Tapestry studio & gallery built in what was converted swimming pool. Watch the weavers at their work from the balcony then go get a coffee in their café. Lovely
39 recommandé par les habitants
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StTapestry studio & gallery built in what was converted swimming pool. Watch the weavers at their work from the balcony then go get a coffee in their café. Lovely
Always love visiting the portrait gallery for a look at the building as much as the art. When you've had enough their cafe is a must for salad, then coffee & cake.
523 recommandé par les habitants
Galerie nationale écossaise de portraits
1 Queen StAlways love visiting the portrait gallery for a look at the building as much as the art. When you've had enough their cafe is a must for salad, then coffee & cake.
Shopping
Possibly my favourite charity shop in the whole of Edinburgh
6 recommandé par les habitants
St Columba's Hospice Shop - Leith Walk
352 Leith WalkPossibly my favourite charity shop in the whole of Edinburgh
Well established family run Italian deli with cafe through the back.
189 recommandé par les habitants
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowWell established family run Italian deli with cafe through the back.
Of the beaten track, this is an interesting wee shop run by two textile designer/makers. Stocking original work made by people working or trained in Scotland you can find some unusual things & defiantly not your normal tourist tat.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StOf the beaten track, this is an interesting wee shop run by two textile designer/makers. Stocking original work made by people working or trained in Scotland you can find some unusual things & defiantly not your normal tourist tat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for a beer & you have to go through a wardrobe to get into the small garden out back.
127 recommandé par les habitants
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkGood for a beer & you have to go through a wardrobe to get into the small garden out back.
Essentials
The usual stuff that you can pick up to munch on from tescos
490 recommandé par les habitants
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkThe usual stuff that you can pick up to munch on from tescos
Scotmid
236 Gorgie RdGood for picking up supplies
Everything Else
Council run Victorian style pool & gym if you feel like you need a bit of exercise while your here.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceCouncil run Victorian style pool & gym if you feel like you need a bit of exercise while your here.
McDonald Road Library
2-8 McDonald RdSightseeing
Bit of a climb to the top of the hill but great panoramic views over the city once your there.
1098 recommandé par les habitants
Calton Hill
Calton HillBit of a climb to the top of the hill but great panoramic views over the city once your there.
Well worth the effort to clime to the top of the hill as you get fabulous views all round of the city. There's also a gallery & if your luck the coffee hut will be open to for a wee cupa while you enjoy the views.
1098 recommandé par les habitants
Calton Hill
Calton HillWell worth the effort to clime to the top of the hill as you get fabulous views all round of the city. There's also a gallery & if your luck the coffee hut will be open to for a wee cupa while you enjoy the views.