My Recommendations
Eating
A few of my favourite eateries and some that have been recommended
Worth booking as gets busy. Tasty food and cosy setting. Good value lunch deal
69 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Educated Flea
32B Broughton StWorth booking as gets busy. Tasty food and cosy setting. Good value lunch deal
BYOB with bistro style food. Heard great things about this place. Probably need to book
137 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkBYOB with bistro style food. Heard great things about this place. Probably need to book
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StGood for brunch or just a coffee
One of the places I've been wanting to try for a while. Will have to let me know what it's like if you go! Small but seasonal menu and fresh produce
35 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadOne of the places I've been wanting to try for a while. Will have to let me know what it's like if you go! Small but seasonal menu and fresh produce
Delicious French food. Fairly expensive but they do a good lunch/early dinner deal so worth going for that.
173 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StDelicious French food. Fairly expensive but they do a good lunch/early dinner deal so worth going for that.
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadTasting menu for set price. Not been but reviews are good
Small dim sum bar. BYOB. Small menu but good for sharing. Worth booking as only a few tables
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lucky Yu Canteen
53-55 Leven StSmall dim sum bar. BYOB. Small menu but good for sharing. Worth booking as only a few tables
Middle Eastern tapas style food. A favourite of mine. Can get busy in the evenings and weekends. Every dish is delicious! Also good for cocktails in the evening.
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
BABA
130 George StMiddle Eastern tapas style food. A favourite of mine. Can get busy in the evenings and weekends. Every dish is delicious! Also good for cocktails in the evening.
Seasonal food and great lunchtime deal. Went there recently for the lunch deal and enjoyed it thoroughly
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Forage & Chatter
1A Alva StSeasonal food and great lunchtime deal. Went there recently for the lunch deal and enjoyed it thoroughly
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdTraditional but very tasty pub grub down in Stockbridge
Great pizza place with frozen cocktail slushies! If you can't eat a whole pizza then the slice is roughly 1/3 of a pizza so big enough to keep you going for a bit
53 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Civerinos
49 Forrest RdGreat pizza place with frozen cocktail slushies! If you can't eat a whole pizza then the slice is roughly 1/3 of a pizza so big enough to keep you going for a bit
A great pub if you fancy a cold beer or some food after walking up Arthurs seat. You can always get an Uber back into town if you prefer the one way route (i always do!)
167 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayA great pub if you fancy a cold beer or some food after walking up Arthurs seat. You can always get an Uber back into town if you prefer the one way route (i always do!)
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StUpmarket sushi restaurant. Very tasty
BYOB Sushi restaurant. Yummy food and cheaper than Kanpai. Ask to sit around the back as can get chilly by the front door.
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bentoya
13 Bread StBYOB Sushi restaurant. Yummy food and cheaper than Kanpai. Ask to sit around the back as can get chilly by the front door.
Tasty Mexican street food. Only a few small tables so if you get there and there's no room you can wait in bon vivant opposite with a drink and they will come and get you when the table is ready.
167 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
El Cartel
64 Thistle StTasty Mexican street food. Only a few small tables so if you get there and there's no room you can wait in bon vivant opposite with a drink and they will come and get you when the table is ready.
Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StSeafood restaurant with a good lunch deal.
Chain Indian restaurant but always consistent on quality and taste. Their breakfast is AMAZING!
212 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareChain Indian restaurant but always consistent on quality and taste. Their breakfast is AMAZING!
Very tasty and authentic thai food. Also pretty easy on the wallet. Would definitely recommend eating here.
75 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StVery tasty and authentic thai food. Also pretty easy on the wallet. Would definitely recommend eating here.
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlGood brunch spot with HUGE waffles and big portions. Kid friendly.
Nothing particularly special about this place but if you want a good curry in a hurry then they are great. Also good for takeaways if you want to stay in the flat.
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Shezan
25 Union PlNothing particularly special about this place but if you want a good curry in a hurry then they are great. Also good for takeaways if you want to stay in the flat.
A bit out of the way but a short taxi ride. BYOB Indian, small plates for sharing. I've not personally been but a friend highly recommends. It's next on my list!
112 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food
1 Leven StA bit out of the way but a short taxi ride. BYOB Indian, small plates for sharing. I've not personally been but a friend highly recommends. It's next on my list!
such tasty Mexican dishes and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are friendly and is a great place to spend an evening! It's also BYOB
32 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bodega - Leith
14-15 Albert Plsuch tasty Mexican dishes and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are friendly and is a great place to spend an evening! It's also BYOB
Drinking
Pickles
60 Broughton StWine bar which also does meat and cheese boards. Great fun
Speakeasy style cocktail bar. Small and cosy with interesting cocktails that change daily
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bullard & Worth
89 Rose St N LnSpeakeasy style cocktail bar. Small and cosy with interesting cocktails that change daily
Hoot The Redeemer
7 Hanover StreetSpeakeasy style cocktail bar. Fun cocktails with free popcorn!
The Voyage Of Buck
29-31 William StDelicious cocktails!
Robbies
367 Leith WalkTypical old mans pub with sport on the tvs
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StPub specialising in belgian beers
The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland StSmall pub with speciality whiskies and traditional beers
Nice to sit outside when it's sunny but drinks are a little on the expensive side
74 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StNice to sit outside when it's sunny but drinks are a little on the expensive side
contemporary wine bar that does small...and I emphasise the small...plates. Great for pre or post dinner
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Spry Wines
1 Haddington Plcontemporary wine bar that does small...and I emphasise the small...plates. Great for pre or post dinner
Things to do
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLovely to walk around in the good weather
Quite expensive at £19 per adult but if you're interested in History then may be worth a look. You can walk up to the castle for free!
1961 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ปราสาทเอดินบะระ
CastlehillQuite expensive at £19 per adult but if you're interested in History then may be worth a look. You can walk up to the castle for free!
If you fancy stretching your legs then the walk up Arthurs seat is worth it, especially when the weather is nice. Views across the whole city and across the sea.
1859 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
เขาอาร์เธอร์
If you fancy stretching your legs then the walk up Arthurs seat is worth it, especially when the weather is nice. Views across the whole city and across the sea.
Great for kids and adults. Lots of stuffed animals and various other 'history bits'.
1378 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
National Museum of Scotland
Great for kids and adults. Lots of stuffed animals and various other 'history bits'.
Great fun. Slightly expensive at £15 entry for adults but you can use the ticket throughout the day. 5 floors of fun!
437 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
กล้องโอบสกูราและโลกของอุปสรรค
549 CastlehillGreat fun. Slightly expensive at £15 entry for adults but you can use the ticket throughout the day. 5 floors of fun!
วิหารเซนต์ไจล์ส
High StreetInteresting to have a quick walk around
The 'underground city'. A tour under the city where you can see how people lived in the olden days. Interesting for both adults and kids.
373 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThe 'underground city'. A tour under the city where you can see how people lived in the olden days. Interesting for both adults and kids.
For those who want a view of the city but don't want to ramble up Arthurs Seat.
1098 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
เขาคัลตัน
Calton HillFor those who want a view of the city but don't want to ramble up Arthurs Seat.
Airbnb Properties
29A Broughton Pl
29A Broughton Place29a - 2 bed, 2 bath with open plan kitchen/living room. Sleeps 4
This is actually the location of 23/1 Union place but it doesn't show on this map!
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lasal
22 Union PlThis is actually the location of 23/1 Union place but it doesn't show on this map!
Transport
London Road
London RoadAll day Parking £5: Monday - Friday
Tram straight to and from the airport. Just a short walk away from both flats
27 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
York Place (Stop YJ) station
Tram straight to and from the airport. Just a short walk away from both flats
Free Parking
There is free street parking North from and including Albert Street. i.e Iona Street, Sloan Street etc.
Albert Street
Albert StreetFree Parking
There is free street parking North from and including Albert Street. i.e Iona Street, Sloan Street etc.
Waverley Railway Station
Train station is just a short walk from both flats
Stocking Up
Bakery with tasty treats and loaves. The khorasan sourdough is our favourite.
171 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StBakery with tasty treats and loaves. The khorasan sourdough is our favourite.
Villeneuve Wines
49A Broughton StIndependent wine/beer shop
Vino
30 Broughton StIndependent wine/beer shop
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkClosest supermarket
Italian Deli with dried goods and tasty food ready to go. Also has a good wine selection and cafe/restaurant
189 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowItalian Deli with dried goods and tasty food ready to go. Also has a good wine selection and cafe/restaurant
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm RowFresh fruit and veg. CASH ONLY
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StButchers