Susan’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Stockbridge village is full of bars, restaurants in a very chilled, local setting. Favourites include Kays bar (tiny and intimate), The Raeburn (modern pub popular with locals), Scran and Scallie (posh pub grub for eats), Artisan Roast for coffee, Patisserie Florentin or The Larder for breakfast.
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Stockbridge
Stockbridge village is full of bars, restaurants in a very chilled, local setting. Favourites include Kays bar (tiny and intimate), The Raeburn (modern pub popular with locals), Scran and Scallie (posh pub grub for eats), Artisan Roast for coffee, Patisserie Florentin or The Larder for breakfast.
Broughton Street, full of places to eat and drink. Favourites- Pickles (cute, small, sharing plates and bread boards), The Barony (very traditional old pub), The Broughton (drinks and eats).
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Broughton Street
Broughton StreetBroughton Street, full of places to eat and drink. Favourites- Pickles (cute, small, sharing plates and bread boards), The Barony (very traditional old pub), The Broughton (drinks and eats).
City Centre. Great places for eats/drinks... The Cafe Royal - Traditional pub (where Chariots of Fire was filmed); Devils Advocate (trendy but atmospheric bar in the old town off the Royal Mile on Advocates Close (known for eats and drinks); Chez Jules (french restaurant Hanover St- very lively and good value). The Outsider on George IVth bridge (restaurant) intimate and relaxed-modern with nice view of Castle at the back;
The Dome on George Street- impressive old bank and banqueting hall now a large restaurant and bar with more intimate bars to the side.
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Edinburgh
City Centre. Great places for eats/drinks... The Cafe Royal - Traditional pub (where Chariots of Fire was filmed); Devils Advocate (trendy but atmospheric bar in the old town off the Royal Mile on Advocates Close (known for eats and drinks); Chez Jules (french restaurant Hanover St- very lively and good value). The Outsider on George IVth bridge (restaurant) intimate and relaxed-modern with nice view of Castle at the back;
The Dome on George Street- impressive old bank and banqueting hall now a large restaurant and bar with more intimate bars to the side.
Luxurious dining- for authentic Italian try Il Divino (fab wine vending machines too) near Grassmarket. The Witchery on the Royal Mile by the Castle- incredible old atmostpheric restaurant, sumptious and candle-lit- ask to sit at the back building where the atmosphere is better.
For sunsets try top of Harvey Nichols department store or Chaopraya, Thai restaurant.
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Edinburgh
Luxurious dining- for authentic Italian try Il Divino (fab wine vending machines too) near Grassmarket. The Witchery on the Royal Mile by the Castle- incredible old atmostpheric restaurant, sumptious and candle-lit- ask to sit at the back building where the atmosphere is better.
For sunsets try top of Harvey Nichols department store or Chaopraya, Thai restaurant.
St Andrews Square is full of restaurants appealing to locals and tourists alike (favourites include Indian restaurant Dishoom, Gaucho, Wagamama, The Ivy, Hawksmoor in the new hotel The Edinburgh Grand).
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Saint Andrew Square
Saint Andrew SquareSt Andrews Square is full of restaurants appealing to locals and tourists alike (favourites include Indian restaurant Dishoom, Gaucho, Wagamama, The Ivy, Hawksmoor in the new hotel The Edinburgh Grand).
Tipps für Reisende
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Must sees and dos for your enjoyment
Visit the Castle; Take an open-topped Sightseeing Tour bus to get a real feel for the city; Wander down The Royal Mile towards Holyrood House, the home of Scottish Monarchy; Experience the underground history of Edinburgh at Mary Kings Close on the Royal Mile or book any of the underground tours with Mercat Tours; If you're into books, there's a Literary Pub Tour which shares stories of Edinburgh visiting Pubs enroute!; Royal Yacht Brittania- visit the ship commissioned for the Royal Family- now a visitors attraction in Ocean Terminal, Leith. Leith Shore nearby is very pretty full of bars.
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Wonderful places to visit/wander
Personal favourites, The Dean Gallery & Modern Art Gallery (opposite)- free bus from The Mound to take you there; Scottish National Gallery on Chambers Street; Gallery on The Mound- wonderful traditional artworks, Holyrood House at the bottom of Royal Mile -Royal Apartments and gallery;
Stroll through the old streets of Edinburgh, The Grassmarket, Victoria Street and the Royal Mile (wander down the old small lanes).
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Fab local markets
Saturday- Market full of farmer traders on Castle Terrace in the shadow of the Castle.
Sunday- Stockbrige Farmers Market- food, gifts, good local atmosphere.
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Places to enjoy with atmosphere...
Stroll through the old streets of Edinburgh, The Grassmarket and Victoria Street and of course the Royal Mile (and wander down the old small lanes). Or off the beaten track but very atmospheric and very Edinburgh, take a walk along The Water of Leith, starting at Dean Village (so characterful) walking towards Stockbridge and then all the way to Leith Docks. Look out for the Anthony Gormley statues en route! Finish with a well deserved pint or glass in one of the many pubs and restaurants. Check out Circus Place in Stockbridge too- one of the most photographed streets.