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Created by C S • Updated On: November 10, 2021

Best places to be in Edinburgh

Tattu is one of Edinburgh.

1. Tattu

6.5
18 West Register St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Chinese Restaurant · New Town · 3 tips and reviews
Roseleaf is one of Edinburgh.

2. Roseleaf

9.2
23-24 Sandport Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · The Shore · 57 tips and reviews
Campervan Brewery Taproom is one of Edinburgh.

3. Campervan Brewery Taproom

7.9
Unit 4 Bonnington Business Centre 112 Jane St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Brewery · Pilrig · 5 tips and reviews
George Mewes Cheese is one of Edinburgh.

4. George Mewes Cheese

3 Dean Park Street, Edinburgh
Cheese Store · Comely Bank · 2 tips and reviews
10 to 10 in Delhi is one of Edinburgh.

5. 10 to 10 in Delhi

7.9
67 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · Newington · 21 tips and reviews
Meltmongers is one of Edinburgh.

6. Meltmongers

80 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Bruntsfield · 2 tips and reviews
Lupe Pintos is one of Edinburgh.

7. Lupe Pintos

8.1
24 Leven St., Midlothian, Midlothian
Gourmet Store · 10 tips and reviews
I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger is one of Edinburgh.

8. I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger

8.7
6 Bakers Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cheese Store · Stockbridge · 12 tips and reviews
Nok's Kitchen is one of Edinburgh.

9. Nok's Kitchen

8.0
36 Queensferry St, Edinburgh
Thai Restaurant · New Town · 4 tips and reviews
Tupiniquim is one of Edinburgh.

10. Tupiniquim

7.3
Lauriston Place (Green Police Box) (Middle Meadow Walk), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Creperie · 12 tips and reviews
Purslane Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

11. Purslane Restaurant

7.9
33A St Stephen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · Stockbridge · 3 tips and reviews
Forage & Chatter is one of Edinburgh.

12. Forage & Chatter

8.1
1A Alva Street, Edinburgh
Restaurant · Haymarket · 4 tips and reviews
Number One is one of Edinburgh.

13. Number One

7.6
The Balmoral, 1 Princes St, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · Waverley Station · 6 tips and reviews
Pickles of Broughton Street is one of Edinburgh.

14. Pickles of Broughton Street

8.0
56A Broughton St, Edinburgh
Gastropub · New Town · 5 tips and reviews

15. The Table

3A Dundas St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · New Town · No tips or reviews
aizle is one of Edinburgh.

16. aizle

8.4
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · New Town · 4 tips and reviews
Aurora is one of Edinburgh.

17. Aurora

187 Great Junction St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Modern European Restaurant · Leith · 5 tips and reviews
The Holyrood 9A is one of Edinburgh.

18. The Holyrood 9A

8.9
9A Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gastropub · Canongate · 165 tips and reviews
The Real Mary King's Close is one of Edinburgh.

19. The Real Mary King's Close

7.7
2 Warriston's Close, High Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Arts and Entertainment · Waverley Station · 48 tips and reviews
Kin is one of Edinburgh.

20. Kin

1 Barony Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · No tips or reviews
Armstrongs Vintage is one of Edinburgh.

21. Armstrongs Vintage

8.1
81-83 Grassmarket, Midlothian, Midlothian
Vintage and Thrift Store · 13 tips and reviews
Edinburgh Farmers' Market is one of Edinburgh.

22. Edinburgh Farmers' Market

8.6
Castle Terr, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Farmers Market · Edinburgh Castle · 21 tips and reviews
Stockbridge Market is one of Edinburgh.

23. Stockbridge Market

9.0
1 Saunders St (at Kerr St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Farmers Market · New Town · 26 tips and reviews
The Permit Room is one of Edinburgh.

24. The Permit Room

7.4
3a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 1 tip
The Oxford Bar is one of Edinburgh.

25. The Oxford Bar

8.2
8 Young St., Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · New Town · 10 tips and reviews
Jolly Judge is one of Edinburgh.

26. Jolly Judge

7.8
7 James Court (Lawnmarket), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · The Mound · 26 tips and reviews
Whighams Wine Cellars is one of Edinburgh.

27. Whighams Wine Cellars

8.4
13 Hope St, Edinburgh
Wine Bar · New Town · 6 tips and reviews
Under the Stairs is one of Edinburgh.

28. Under the Stairs

8.4
3A Merchant St., Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gastropub · Old Town · 61 tips and reviews
The Dogs is one of Edinburgh.

29. The Dogs

110 Hanover St (Btw George & Queen Street), Midlothian, Midlothian
Gastropub · New Town · 66 tips and reviews
The Last Word Saloon is one of Edinburgh.

30. The Last Word Saloon

8.9
44 St Stephen St, Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 6 tips and reviews
The Dagda Bar is one of Edinburgh.

31. The Dagda Bar

8.5
93-95 Buccleuch St (opposite Boroughloch lane), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Southside · 11 tips and reviews
BrewDog Lothian Road is one of Edinburgh.

32. BrewDog Lothian Road

8.6
50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · Tollcross · 13 tips and reviews
The Joker & the Thief is one of Edinburgh.

33. The Joker & the Thief

8.6
71 Elm Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Leith · 7 tips and reviews
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is one of Edinburgh.

34. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

9.0
The Vaults (87 Giles St), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · Leith · 15 tips and reviews
Stramash is one of Edinburgh.

35. Stramash

8.6
207 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Bar · Old Town · 9 tips and reviews
Twelve Triangles is one of Edinburgh.

36. Twelve Triangles

8.6
90 Brunswick St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bakery · Leith · 12 tips and reviews
Café Noir is one of Edinburgh.

37. Café Noir

1 Palmerston Pl
Café · Haymarket · 21 tips and reviews
The Gardener's Cottage is one of Edinburgh.

38. The Gardener's Cottage

8.3
1 Royal Terrace Gardens (London Rd), Edinburgh
Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Hula Juice Bar is one of Edinburgh.

39. Hula Juice Bar

8.8
103-105 West Bow, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Juice Bar · Grassmarket · 123 tips and reviews
Ong Gie is one of Edinburgh.

40. Ong Gie

8.8
22a Brougham Place, Edinburgh
Korean Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Oink is one of Edinburgh.

41. Oink

8.6
34 Victoria St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Grassmarket · 114 tips and reviews
The Pakora Bar is one of Edinburgh.

42. The Pakora Bar

7.2
96 Dundas Street, Edinburgh
Indian Restaurant · New Town · 3 tips and reviews
Safari Lounge is one of Edinburgh.

43. Safari Lounge

7.5
21 Cadzow Place (London Road), Edinburgh
Bar · Abbeyhill · 10 tips and reviews
St Vincent Bar is one of Edinburgh.

44. St Vincent Bar

7.9
11 St Vincent St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · New Town · 4 tips and reviews
Hoot The Reedemer is one of Edinburgh.

45. Hoot The Reedemer

8.3
7 Hanover Place, Edinburgh
Dive Bar · New Town · 15 tips and reviews
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is one of Edinburgh.

46. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

8.9
1 Festival Sq (at Lothian Rd), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hotel · Tollcross · 25 tips and reviews
Teuchters Landing is one of Edinburgh.

47. Teuchters Landing

9.1
1C Dock Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Leith · 33 tips and reviews
The Other Place is one of Edinburgh.

48. The Other Place

2-4 Broughton Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · Broughton · 8 tips and reviews
Boteco Do Brasil is one of Edinburgh.

49. Boteco Do Brasil

5.5
47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · Newington · 11 tips and reviews
Lebowskis is one of Edinburgh.

50. Lebowskis

18 Morrison St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Tollcross · 36 tips and reviews
Serrano Manchego is one of Edinburgh.

51. Serrano Manchego

297 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tapas Restaurant · Leith · 10 tips and reviews
Six by Nico is one of Edinburgh.

52. Six by Nico

7.6
97 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · New Town · 1 tip
The Apartment Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

53. The Apartment Restaurant

13-17 Barclay Pl, Midlothian, Midlothian
Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
The Witchery by the Castle is one of Edinburgh.

54. The Witchery by the Castle

8.1
352 Castlehill (Ramsay Ln), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 63 tips and reviews
Restaurant Martin Wishart is one of Edinburgh.

55. Restaurant Martin Wishart

8.0
54 Shore, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · The Shore · 14 tips and reviews
The Kitchin is one of Edinburgh.

56. The Kitchin

8.6
78 Commercial St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Leith · 32 tips and reviews
The Palm Court is one of Edinburgh.

57. The Palm Court

7.7
1 Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Tea Room · Waverley Station · 2 tips and reviews
Kalpna is one of Edinburgh.

58. Kalpna

6.8
2-3 St. Patrick Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Indian Restaurant · Newington · 11 tips and reviews
Lovecrumbs is one of Edinburgh.

59. Lovecrumbs

8.8
155 Westport, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · Edinburgh Castle · 68 tips and reviews
Mussel & Steak Bar is one of Edinburgh.

60. Mussel & Steak Bar

8.1
110 West Bow (Grassmarket), Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · Grassmarket · 89 tips and reviews
Steak Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

61. Steak Restaurant

14 Picardy Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Steakhouse · Broughton · 16 tips and reviews
OX184 is one of Edinburgh.

62. OX184

8.1
184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · Old Town · 25 tips and reviews
KanPai Sushi is one of Edinburgh.

63. KanPai Sushi

8.3
8-10 Grindlay St, Edinburgh
Sushi Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 45 tips and reviews
Taxidi is one of Edinburgh.

64. Taxidi

6.1
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Greek Restaurant · 1 tip
Tuk Tuk: Indian Street Food is one of Edinburgh.

65. Tuk Tuk: Indian Street Food

7.1
1 Leven St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Indian Restaurant · Fountainbridge · 18 tips and reviews
The Cambridge Bar is one of Edinburgh.

66. The Cambridge Bar

8.4
20 Young St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · New Town · 39 tips and reviews
Cult Espresso is one of Edinburgh.

67. Cult Espresso

8.2
104 Buccleuch Street (Melville Drive), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Southside · 16 tips and reviews
Baba Budan is one of Edinburgh.

68. Baba Budan

East Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Waverley Station · 16 tips and reviews
Urban Angel is one of Edinburgh.

69. Urban Angel

8.7
121 Hanover St (Queen Street), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · New Town · 130 tips and reviews
Cairngorm Coffee Co West End is one of Edinburgh.

70. Cairngorm Coffee Co West End

8.6
1 Melville Pl, Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Haymarket · 28 tips and reviews
Cairngorm Coffee Co. is one of Edinburgh.

71. Cairngorm Coffee Co.

8.3
41a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · New Town · 16 tips and reviews
Ghillie Dhu is one of Edinburgh.

72. Ghillie Dhu

7.8
2 Rutland Pl (Lothian Rd & Princes St), Edinburgh
Bar · Haymarket · 42 tips and reviews
The Blackbird is one of Edinburgh.

73. The Blackbird

37-39 Leven St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Fountainbridge · 11 tips and reviews
David Bann is one of Edinburgh.

74. David Bann

8.2
56-58 St Mary's St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Canongate · 60 tips and reviews
The Scran & Scallie is one of Edinburgh.

75. The Scran & Scallie

9.2
1 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh
Gastropub · Comely Bank · 91 tips and reviews
The Sheep Heid Inn is one of Edinburgh.

76. The Sheep Heid Inn

7.2
43-45 The Causeway, Edinburgh
Pub · Duddingston · 36 tips and reviews
Chaophraya is one of Edinburgh.

77. Chaophraya

8.4
33 Castle Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Thai Restaurant · New Town · 41 tips and reviews
Chop House is one of Edinburgh.

78. Chop House

102 Constitution St, Edinburgh
Steakhouse · Leith · 16 tips and reviews
Timberyard is one of Edinburgh.

79. Timberyard

8.6
Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 20 tips and reviews
Dragonfly is one of Edinburgh.

80. Dragonfly

8.0
52 West Port, Midlothian, Midlothian
Bar · 17 tips and reviews
Lucky Liquor Co is one of Edinburgh.

81. Lucky Liquor Co

8.3
Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 19 tips and reviews
The Bon Vivant is one of Edinburgh.

82. The Bon Vivant

8.8
55 Thistle St, Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 35 tips and reviews
The Devil's Advocate is one of Edinburgh.

83. The Devil's Advocate

9.1
9 Advocates Close, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · Waverley Station · 87 tips and reviews
BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate is one of Edinburgh.

84. BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate

9.0
143 Cowgate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · Old Town · 126 tips and reviews
Vittoria is one of Edinburgh.

85. Vittoria

8.2
19 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Italian Restaurant · Old Town · 58 tips and reviews
Locanda De Gusti is one of Edinburgh.

86. Locanda De Gusti

7.8
102 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh
Italian Restaurant · Dalry · 10 tips and reviews
Pizzeria 1926 is one of Edinburgh.

87. Pizzeria 1926

7.9
85 Dalry Road (at Caledonian Pl), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pizzeria · Dalry · 7 tips and reviews
Origano is one of Edinburgh.

88. Origano

8.2
236 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Italian Restaurant · Pilrig · 8 tips and reviews
Civerino's is one of Edinburgh.

89. Civerino's

8.0
5 Hunter's Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pizzeria · Old Town · 23 tips and reviews
La Favorita is one of Edinburgh.

90. La Favorita

8.4
325-331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
Pizzeria · Leith · 38 tips and reviews
Shebeen is one of Edinburgh.

91. Shebeen

7.8
8 Morrison St, Midlothian, Midlothian
African Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Castle Terrace Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

92. Castle Terrace Restaurant

33-35 Castle Terr., Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · Grassmarket · 19 tips and reviews
Mary's Milk Bar is one of Edinburgh.

93. Mary's Milk Bar

9.1
19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Ice Cream Parlor · Grassmarket · 64 tips and reviews
21212 | Restaurant is one of Edinburgh.

94. 21212 | Restaurant

7.4
3 Royal Terrace, Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Affogato Gelato e Caffe is one of Edinburgh.

95. Affogato Gelato e Caffe

7.9
36 Queensferry St, Midlothian, Midlothian
Gelato Shop · 7 tips and reviews
nightcap is one of Edinburgh.

96. nightcap

7.1
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · New Town · 3 tips and reviews
Bramble Bar is one of Edinburgh.

97. Bramble Bar

9.1
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews
El Cartel is one of Edinburgh.

98. El Cartel

8.6
64 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Mexican Restaurant · New Town · 37 tips and reviews
Union Brew Lab is one of Edinburgh.

99. Union Brew Lab

8.7
6-8 South College St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Newington · 189 tips and reviews
Artisan Roast is one of Edinburgh.

100. Artisan Roast

8.6
138 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Bruntsfield · 17 tips and reviews
Wings is one of Edinburgh.

101. Wings

8.7
5/7 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh
Wings Joint · Old Town · 22 tips and reviews
The Hanging Bat is one of Edinburgh.

102. The Hanging Bat

9.1
133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · 64 tips and reviews
Kushi's Indian Cuisine is one of Edinburgh.

103. Kushi's Indian Cuisine

City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Indian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Artisan Roast is one of Edinburgh.

104. Artisan Roast

8.9
57 Broughton St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Broughton · 82 tips and reviews
Artisan Roast is one of Edinburgh.

105. Artisan Roast

8.8
100a Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews