Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Hanedan
41 W Preston StReally nice Turkish restaurant - reasonable prices
Great Chinese restaurant/take away. Don't judge on looks, this is a real gem.
Happiness Chinese Restaurant
Great Chinese restaurant/take away. Don't judge on looks, this is a real gem.
Nice, on the posh side restaurant. For a bargain, they have a great early evening offer, check it there http://hewatsedinburgh.co.uk/tenner_menu.html
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Hewat's Restaurant
123b High StNice, on the posh side restaurant. For a bargain, they have a great early evening offer, check it there http://hewatsedinburgh.co.uk/tenner_menu.html
JK Rowling used to come and take coffee here, enjoying the beautiful view in the back room. Worth a visit if you're an absolute fan, though the service seems to lack quality nowadays
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The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeJK Rowling used to come and take coffee here, enjoying the beautiful view in the back room. Worth a visit if you're an absolute fan, though the service seems to lack quality nowadays
Again, do not judge on looks... one of the best place to get Indian food in Edinburgh at unbeatable prices. Huge portions (one course can often feed 2 people!).
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Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson SquareAgain, do not judge on looks... one of the best place to get Indian food in Edinburgh at unbeatable prices. Huge portions (one course can often feed 2 people!).
Shopping
Eddie's Seafood Market
7 Roseneath StOne of the best fishmonger in town
Essentials
Peckhams Cook School
47 South Clerk StreetGourmet grocery store
Nothing extraordinary, a small piece of the big supermarket chain; just handy when you need it
Choco-Latte
39 S Clerk StNothing extraordinary, a small piece of the big supermarket chain; just handy when you need it
Deli - Yummy food to eat in or take away, nice atmosphere. Lovely stroll in the park to come back home
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Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceDeli - Yummy food to eat in or take away, nice atmosphere. Lovely stroll in the park to come back home
Arts & Culture
Once of the hippest venue of the Fringe Festival - Newly opened Summerhall used to be the Veterinary School, now converted into an amazing Art space.
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (University of Edinburgh)
Once of the hippest venue of the Fringe Festival - Newly opened Summerhall used to be the Veterinary School, now converted into an amazing Art space.
Small theatre with nice bar in ancient church, Fringe Festival venue.
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The Queen's Hall
85-89 Clerk StSmall theatre with nice bar in ancient church, Fringe Festival venue.
THE main theatre for the Edinburgh International Festival. See some of the world's best artists here in August.
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Театр Festival
13-29 Nicolson StTHE main theatre for the Edinburgh International Festival. See some of the world's best artists here in August.
Pleasance
60 PleasanceGreat to see a show or have a bear/food in between shows
Home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival - great Art House cinema.
Also, nice cafe and restaurant for the evening (the lack of natural light makes it look a bit gloomy during the day)
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Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdHome of the Edinburgh International Film Festival - great Art House cinema.
Also, nice cafe and restaurant for the evening (the lack of natural light makes it look a bit gloomy during the day)
Everything Else
Newly refurbished, great collections, though strangely grouped, beautiful building.
Renowned Tower restaurant, listed in the Michelin guide (not tested ourselves yet)
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Национальный музей Шотландии
Newly refurbished, great collections, though strangely grouped, beautiful building.
Renowned Tower restaurant, listed in the Michelin guide (not tested ourselves yet)
Королевский бассейн Содружества
21 Dalkeith RdJust refurbished
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to have a drink when it's sunny as they have a large courtyard area.
For football lovers, they also screen important matches outside on a giant screen.
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StGreat place to have a drink when it's sunny as they have a large courtyard area.
For football lovers, they also screen important matches outside on a giant screen.