Dining

Britannia Spice

Britannia Spice is an award-winning restaurant offering the best food from Bangladesh, northern India, Thailand, and Nepal. Besides its outstanding dishes, its location is just perfect—it is locate...

Contini Ristorante

Contini Ristorante serves all the classic Italian dishes and specialties with an innovative twist. When going through the menu, look out for the fresh fish dishes, delicious Italian wines, and make...

Kanpai Sushi

Whether you choose to sit at the open kitchen counter or in the dining room, you will be served the best traditional Japanese dishes including, but not limited to, sushi and tempura. Fun fact: Kanp...

Locanda De Gusti

Locanda De Gusti will offer you contemporary Southern Italian dishes that go way beyond the typical Italian pasta dishes. Their pasta and savoury desserts are gluten-free.

Mussel Inn

Located right in the heart of the city, the Mussel Inn is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is praised for its carefully-prepared seafood and fish dishes, prepared only wi...

Number One

Since its opening in 2005, this fine dining restaurant has won several awards, including a Michelin star. The restaurant is located in the five-star Balmoral Hotel, boasting a pretty sophisticated ...

Bars & Nightlife

Bailie Bar

Bailie Bar takes particular pride in their cask ale that first and fore most comes from Scottish brewers. Come here early for a juicy burger or yummy stuffed chicken before taking a second glance a...

Dragonfly

If cocktails are your cup of tea, head to the Dragonfly. They have an extensive cocktail menu with a big variety of spirits mixed with fresh juice and fruit infused alcohols: this is definitely the...

Eastside Edinburgh

The recently inaugurated Eastside has already gained a loyal following with its innovative "indoor festival" concept that sees an international street food market take place under its roof every si...

Epicurean

Located on the ground floor of G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh, Epicurean is a stylish and chic bar with an upbeat vibe. The colourful cocktails are shaken and stirred by some of the best mixologist...

Frankenstein Pub

Frankenstein Pub sure knows how to party. Not only do they host the biggest karaoke nights and other special events such as Full Moon Show and Rocky Horror nights, but they gather all the true spor...

Ghillie Dhu

For a truly Scottish experience, treat yourself with dinner and a pint before enjoying a lively ceilidh (a Gaelic gathering with folk music and dancing) at this traditional yet strikingly modern Sc...

Cafes

Casa Amiga

In Casa Amiga you can either sample delicious sweet delicacies on location or choose to take away. This Portuguese bake house and coffee shop is the place to visit for an excellent coffee and homem...

Dovecot Cafe by Leo's

Dovecot Studio is an Art and performance venue, hosting regular exhibitions of art and craftsmanship over various subjects. It is also home to a great cafe where the attentive staff serves freshly ...

Elephant House

This much-loved Edinburgh institution named after the 600 elephants in all shapes and sizes decorating its walls (unless it is the other way around) serves coffee and tea from all corners of the e...

Eteaket

This quirky tea boutique in Edinburgh’s classy New Town is the perfect place to enjoy a classic afternoon tea. Eteaket will please even the pickiest tea-addicts and you can choose from their extens...

Lovecrumbs

If you are passionate about sweets and cakes, come and join Holly, the baker genius behind Lovecrumbs. Teas, coffees and heart-warming hot chocolate are also on the menu and the place is definitely...

Mary's Milk Bar

In Edinburgh, there is a place for the sweet-tooth and the history lover, the gelato-addict and the photographer: this place is Mary's Milk bar. Gorgeous ice creams, intense hot chocolates, sweet t...