David's Guidebook
Food Scene
BRUNCH - Situated in a lovely part of Edinburgh, about 30mins walk (other routes are available!) from our flat. A perfect place for brunch! The difficulty will be what to order from the menu!
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlBRUNCH - Situated in a lovely part of Edinburgh, about 30mins walk (other routes are available!) from our flat. A perfect place for brunch! The difficulty will be what to order from the menu!
BRUNCH - We went as a family for brunch one Sunday morning. I recommend booking as this is a popular place. Again, walking distance from the flat. Worth a visit!
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Honeycomb & Co.
1 Merchiston PlBRUNCH - We went as a family for brunch one Sunday morning. I recommend booking as this is a popular place. Again, walking distance from the flat. Worth a visit!
EVENING MEAL - Heather and I went to this vegetarian restaurant a short walk from our house. The food was very good! The starter of sweetcorn crème brulee was my highlight, and envy of the whole table!
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Hendersons
7-13 Barclay PlaceEVENING MEAL - Heather and I went to this vegetarian restaurant a short walk from our house. The food was very good! The starter of sweetcorn crème brulee was my highlight, and envy of the whole table!
EVENING MEAL- Heather and I went to PIGGS on our first night out in Edinburgh, and it did not disappoint. Very small restaurant so you are best to book. Great food, service and atmosphere!
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PIGGS
276 CanongateEVENING MEAL- Heather and I went to PIGGS on our first night out in Edinburgh, and it did not disappoint. Very small restaurant so you are best to book. Great food, service and atmosphere!
EVENING MEAL - This is Tom Kitchin's new restaurant that opened at the start of July. It's a short walk from the flat and the menu looks good! Heather and I plan to visit soon!!
Kora by Tom Kitchin
14-17 Bruntsfield PlaceEVENING MEAL - This is Tom Kitchin's new restaurant that opened at the start of July. It's a short walk from the flat and the menu looks good! Heather and I plan to visit soon!!
DRINKS/EVENING MEAL - Heather and I went here for a cocktail before our meal at Piggs. Relaxed vibe, with great service. It does get booked up so might be worth reserving a table. We didn't eat there but the food looked very tasty!
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Monteiths
61 High StDRINKS/EVENING MEAL - Heather and I went here for a cocktail before our meal at Piggs. Relaxed vibe, with great service. It does get booked up so might be worth reserving a table. We didn't eat there but the food looked very tasty!
DRINKS/FOOD - We went with friends for cocktails before our meal at Henderson's. Huge range of cocktails on the menu! Montpeliers is also open most of the day for food.
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Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlDRINKS/FOOD - We went with friends for cocktails before our meal at Henderson's. Huge range of cocktails on the menu! Montpeliers is also open most of the day for food.
BRUNCH - Small and welcoming cafe! I had Turkish Eggs which were very tasty. Great menu with a good selection of food, drinks and cakes.
Comb Cafe
12 Leven StreetBRUNCH - Small and welcoming cafe! I had Turkish Eggs which were very tasty. Great menu with a good selection of food, drinks and cakes.
EVENING MEAL - Excellent service and food at Three Birds. We went with my brother and his partner one Saturday evening. Booking is recommended, especially at the weekend. If you like meat, try the Big Cow!
They also own two other restaurants in Edinburgh 'Apiary Restaurant' and 'Educated Flea'
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Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthEVENING MEAL - Excellent service and food at Three Birds. We went with my brother and his partner one Saturday evening. Booking is recommended, especially at the weekend. If you like meat, try the Big Cow!
They also own two other restaurants in Edinburgh 'Apiary Restaurant' and 'Educated Flea'
FOOD/DRINKS - Scotland's oldest surviving pub. We took my family out for dinner here over the Christmas holidays. Wonderful food and drink, great service and atmosphere. We will be returning for sure. It can get busy so I recommend booking ahead!
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayFOOD/DRINKS - Scotland's oldest surviving pub. We took my family out for dinner here over the Christmas holidays. Wonderful food and drink, great service and atmosphere. We will be returning for sure. It can get busy so I recommend booking ahead!
LUNCH/EVENING MEAL - Heather went here for a Sunday lunch and spoke very highly of the food and atmosphere.
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The Broughton
46-48a Broughton StLUNCH/EVENING MEAL - Heather went here for a Sunday lunch and spoke very highly of the food and atmosphere.
COCKTAILS/DRINKS - a brilliant place to stop for a cocktail!
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StCOCKTAILS/DRINKS - a brilliant place to stop for a cocktail!
Sightseeing
This is something Heather and I did not long after we moved. Something to do if you want to escape the rain(!). A great way to learn a little about the history of the beautiful city!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThis is something Heather and I did not long after we moved. Something to do if you want to escape the rain(!). A great way to learn a little about the history of the beautiful city!
Excellent views of the city! Something you should do whilst visiting Edinburgh.
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Arthur's Seat
Excellent views of the city! Something you should do whilst visiting Edinburgh.
We took my Mum and Dad out for the day. We did the audio tour and it was a great couple of hours. They have an excellent place on-board to get refreshments. Highly recommended.
HMY Britannia
Ocean DriveWe took my Mum and Dad out for the day. We did the audio tour and it was a great couple of hours. They have an excellent place on-board to get refreshments. Highly recommended.
Another place to learn a little more about the history of Scotland. The audio tour was very helpful whilst walking around. It took just over an hour to complete.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateAnother place to learn a little more about the history of Scotland. The audio tour was very helpful whilst walking around. It took just over an hour to complete.
A lovely afternoon spent having a walk through the gardens. The Orchard Pub near the gardens is great for a quick beer or a bite to eat.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA lovely afternoon spent having a walk through the gardens. The Orchard Pub near the gardens is great for a quick beer or a bite to eat.