Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Time out recently rated Leith the 4th coolest neighbourhood in the world - so we've included their suggestions plus a few favourites of our own.
Note, everything is still getting back to normal so please check ahead to make sure things are open.
Tray-bakes, scones and cakes galore at friendly cafe with camp 40s decor, lunches and teas.
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreTray-bakes, scones and cakes galore at friendly cafe with camp 40s decor, lunches and teas.
The Kilted Donut
191 Great Jct StAmazing fresh donuts with a twist, within a few minutes walk of the flat
Time out recommended: Always excellent and now a Leith institution - part of the Leith Arches, an events space. Check out Mama Bross' video on their website.
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Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StTime out recommended: Always excellent and now a Leith institution - part of the Leith Arches, an events space. Check out Mama Bross' video on their website.
Time out recommended: Big hot sandwiches with amazing flavours - more for takeaway as seating pretty limited.
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Alby's
8 Portland TerraceTime out recommended: Big hot sandwiches with amazing flavours - more for takeaway as seating pretty limited.
This great little Italian is a favourite of ours. Super friendly and delicious food. Excellent value.
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Domenico's
30 Sandport StThis great little Italian is a favourite of ours. Super friendly and delicious food. Excellent value.
Panelled and mirrored waterside bar-restaurant with seafood specials, live jazz or acoustic music.
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The Shore station
Panelled and mirrored waterside bar-restaurant with seafood specials, live jazz or acoustic music.
An elegant Victorian cafe-bar with stained-glass windows hosting informal dining.
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StAn elegant Victorian cafe-bar with stained-glass windows hosting informal dining.
Time out recommended: Great little restaurant, upper-mid range I'd say. Only opens for dinner Thursday to Sunday and for lunch at weekends. Check their website as this can change and book ahead.
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The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadTime out recommended: Great little restaurant, upper-mid range I'd say. Only opens for dinner Thursday to Sunday and for lunch at weekends. Check their website as this can change and book ahead.
Time out recommended and top end: Celebrity chef Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse. Book way ahead!
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The Kitchin
Time out recommended and top end: Celebrity chef Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse. Book way ahead!
Time out recommended and top end: Superchef's imaginative, elegant French cooking uses seasonal Scottish produce with set lunch deals. Very hard to get a table for dinner, lunch can be easier
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreTime out recommended and top end: Superchef's imaginative, elegant French cooking uses seasonal Scottish produce with set lunch deals. Very hard to get a table for dinner, lunch can be easier
Saturday's 10-4 (including vegan quarter on first Saturday of month) - great selection of local and artisan suppliers
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Leith Market
Commercial StreetSaturday's 10-4 (including vegan quarter on first Saturday of month) - great selection of local and artisan suppliers
Lovely little Greek place, just downstairs from the flat.
Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh
Lovely little Greek place, just downstairs from the flat.
Drinks & Nightlife
The King's Wark
36 ShoreMore traditional place right on the Shore
Another cosy, more traditional pub. In case you're wondering, a teuchter is Scots for someone from the countryside (I think!)
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlAnother cosy, more traditional pub. In case you're wondering, a teuchter is Scots for someone from the countryside (I think!)
Time out rated: A modern stylish take on a traditional Victorian pub. More a bar/bistro. Also rated by the List and Lonely Planet!
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StTime out rated: A modern stylish take on a traditional Victorian pub. More a bar/bistro. Also rated by the List and Lonely Planet!
Sofi's bar is the port in the storm, it is the little squeeze in a hug, it is home from home. So feel free to sink in and snuggle up, with a glass of wine, or a pint of beer. On Friday and Saturdays it is more like a party in the kitchen with many delightfully tasty cocktail on offer
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Sofi’s Bar
63-65 Henderson StSofi's bar is the port in the storm, it is the little squeeze in a hug, it is home from home. So feel free to sink in and snuggle up, with a glass of wine, or a pint of beer. On Friday and Saturdays it is more like a party in the kitchen with many delightfully tasty cocktail on offer
Essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkVery close to the flat just along Junction street.
Very close to the flat and amazing value. They pass things through the check out amazingly fast though!
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ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdVery close to the flat and amazing value. They pass things through the check out amazingly fast though!
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrIf you've a car, the Asda is about 5 mins away
Sightseeing
Just round the corner from the flat, this Gin Distillery does great tours. They are very popular, so book ahead!
Lind and Lime Gin Distillery
24 Coburg StreetJust round the corner from the flat, this Gin Distillery does great tours. They are very popular, so book ahead!
Royal Yacht Britannia
Fascinating to step inside this unique and very special yacht. Well worth it.
Parks & Nature
Great walk and cycle trail alongside the water of leith, takes you all the way to the centre of Edinburgh. Favourite stop-off at the Modern Art Gallery.
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Water of Leith WalkwayGreat walk and cycle trail alongside the water of leith, takes you all the way to the centre of Edinburgh. Favourite stop-off at the Modern Art Gallery.
Cinema
Great value tickets and every seat is a recliner making this a firm favourite for rainy afternoons in our house. You can book online and just shows the tickets from your phone
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Vue
98 Ocean DrGreat value tickets and every seat is a recliner making this a firm favourite for rainy afternoons in our house. You can book online and just shows the tickets from your phone