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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

Somehow they always get the music to fit my mood here. Cosy and quiet by day, a young professional crowd at night. The food is good.
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton Pl
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Somehow they always get the music to fit my mood here. Cosy and quiet by day, a young professional crowd at night. The food is good.
Two tiny rooms and a New Town Institution. The genuine article - don't leave without having a pint here.
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Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica St
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Two tiny rooms and a New Town Institution. The genuine article - don't leave without having a pint here.
They do good food here as well. Always busy at night, friendly, local crowd. Jazz brunches on Sunday.
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Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh St
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They do good food here as well. Always busy at night, friendly, local crowd. Jazz brunches on Sunday.

Food Scene

Wonderful cosy basement for a coffee and chat. I've heard the breakfasts are unbeatable
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Leo's Beanery
23A Howe St
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Wonderful cosy basement for a coffee and chat. I've heard the breakfasts are unbeatable
Small and bustling, handy for a break if you're shopping in George Street. Sit by the window and do some people watching
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Wellington Coffee
33A George St
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Small and bustling, handy for a break if you're shopping in George Street. Sit by the window and do some people watching
Great atmosphere, very good coffee, right by the university so good studenty feel
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Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson St
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Great atmosphere, very good coffee, right by the university so good studenty feel
Genuine local cafe run by Sicilians who make, in my view, the best machiato and most delicious panini in Edinburgh (cappuccino not quite so great). No airs and graces here, take it as you find it!
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Gaia
32 Crighton Pl
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Genuine local cafe run by Sicilians who make, in my view, the best machiato and most delicious panini in Edinburgh (cappuccino not quite so great). No airs and graces here, take it as you find it!
If you want to spoil yourself I've heard you can't go too far wrong here. Martin Wishart is much loved by Edinburgh foodies
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The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle St
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If you want to spoil yourself I've heard you can't go too far wrong here. Martin Wishart is much loved by Edinburgh foodies
Look this isn't gourmet but if you need something satisfying and inexpensive, you can't go wrong. My favourite filling is vegetarian haggis.
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The Baked Potato Shop
56 Cockburn St
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Look this isn't gourmet but if you need something satisfying and inexpensive, you can't go wrong. My favourite filling is vegetarian haggis.
Of all the fast food joints, I reckon Pret is among the best. Good quality, fresh and tasty sandwiches and wraps to eat in or take away. And the flat white is pretty good too.
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Pret A Manger
56 Shandwick Pl
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Of all the fast food joints, I reckon Pret is among the best. Good quality, fresh and tasty sandwiches and wraps to eat in or take away. And the flat white is pretty good too.

Shopping

Fantastic collection of second hand/vintage clothes
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 Grassmarket
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Fantastic collection of second hand/vintage clothes
Interesting clothes shop that promotes young local designers. Stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank
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Godiva
9 West Port
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Interesting clothes shop that promotes young local designers. Stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank
Lovely boutique with well chosen designers like Marilyn Moore, Samantha Sung and more. If someone kind gives me Christmas money, this is where I spend it
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Frontiers Woman
16B Stafford St
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Lovely boutique with well chosen designers like Marilyn Moore, Samantha Sung and more. If someone kind gives me Christmas money, this is where I spend it
Best game butcher in Edinburgh. But pricey.
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George Bower Butchers
75 Raeburn Pl
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Best game butcher in Edinburgh. But pricey.
Stunning jewelry from around the world, really worth a visit. Just off the main drag
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Galerie Mirages
46A Raeburn Pl
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Stunning jewelry from around the world, really worth a visit. Just off the main drag

Essentials

An alternative to the co-op
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სტოკბრიჯის მარკეტი
Saunders Street
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An alternative to the co-op
Not glamourous but you'll find most of what you need here
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Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main St
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Not glamourous but you'll find most of what you need here

Arts & Culture

A hot favourite of ours, and you can walk there along the lovely Water of Leith for most of the way. The cafe is good too.
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
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A hot favourite of ours, and you can walk there along the lovely Water of Leith for most of the way. The cafe is good too.
If you enjoy European and other art cinema, this is the place for you
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian Rd
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If you enjoy European and other art cinema, this is the place for you
A great pair of linked museums - my personal favourite is the older Victorian part with its soaring atrium and eclectic collection.
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National Museum of Scotland
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A great pair of linked museums - my personal favourite is the older Victorian part with its soaring atrium and eclectic collection.
A good selection of Scottish painting, jewelry and ceramics. Check out the other galleries in Dundas Street while you're at it
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The Scottish Gallery
16 Dundas St
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A good selection of Scottish painting, jewelry and ceramics. Check out the other galleries in Dundas Street while you're at it
Right by Holyrood Palace, where the Queen stays when she is in Edinburgh, this gallery puts on fascinating shows from her collection. Well worth the ticket price, in my experience.
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The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Right by Holyrood Palace, where the Queen stays when she is in Edinburgh, this gallery puts on fascinating shows from her collection. Well worth the ticket price, in my experience.

Sightseeing

Enchanting and beautiful, the RBG is favourite Edinburgh destination. Apart from taking a stroll and drinking in the atmosphere there's lots to do - exhibitions, cafes and even shopping.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
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Enchanting and beautiful, the RBG is favourite Edinburgh destination. Apart from taking a stroll and drinking in the atmosphere there's lots to do - exhibitions, cafes and even shopping.
It might seem the obvious thing to do, but it's worth it. For the views over the city apart from anything else.
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ედინბურგის ციხე
Castlehill
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It might seem the obvious thing to do, but it's worth it. For the views over the city apart from anything else.