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Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh
Peter's Yard is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

1. Peter's Yard

27 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bakery · 56 tips and reviews
Eteaket is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

2. Eteaket

6.2
41 Frederick St., Midlothian, Midlothian
Tea Room · 37 tips and reviews
Union Brew Lab is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

3. Union Brew Lab

8.7
6-8 South College St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Newington · 189 tips and reviews
The Hanging Bat is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

4. The Hanging Bat

9.1
133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · 64 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: The place was packed, but the guys here know their British craft beers and were really friendly to offer tastes and help make sure you found something that you would like!

The Elephant House is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

5. The Elephant House

21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Old Town · 135 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: The birthplace of Harry Potter. Is it just me, or did anyone else not realize that J.K. Rowling is Scottish?

Sandy Bell's is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

6. Sandy Bell's

7.9
25 Forrest Rd., Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · 22 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: If you are looking for a pint (or three), head here for live music every night! People gather in the back to play with their friends - only tourists clap.

Taste is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

7. Taste

7.8
148 North St, St Andrews, Fife
Coffee Shop · 18 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: It is your college indie coffee shop. Too small for guaranteed sitting, but cozy if you can. They have soy milk, too!

Forgan's is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

8. Forgan's

8.8
110 Market St, St Andrews, Fife
Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: The food is okay, the service is good, but you go to see the interior design.

Mitchells is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

9. Mitchells

7.5
110-112 Market St, St Andrews, Fife
Deli · 22 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: I came here for lunch and ordered the Surf Board. Supposedly infamous for slow surface, I really liked my meal!

Gorgeous is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

10. Gorgeous

7.3
Bell St, St Andrews, Fife
Bakery · 6 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: Beautiful scones. Fresh daily.

St Andrews Brewing Co. is one of Best of Scotland: St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

11. St Andrews Brewing Co.

8.9
177 South St, St Andrews, Fife
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

Sydney L.Sydney Leto: It was cool to find this type of brewing company in St. Andrews. They make their own, offer tastes, a good place to come with friends and sit at long communal tables upstairs!