Emma’s guidebook
Food and Drink
A treat-yourself, special occasion restaurant - book well in advance! 'a modern British family run restaurant serving a fine dining, seasonal menu.'
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eleanore
30-31 Albert PlaceA treat-yourself, special occasion restaurant - book well in advance! 'a modern British family run restaurant serving a fine dining, seasonal menu.'
Another place for a special occasion - 'contemporary Scottish bistro in the heart of Leith serving daily changing set menu & low intervention wines'
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Borough
50-54 Henderson StAnother place for a special occasion - 'contemporary Scottish bistro in the heart of Leith serving daily changing set menu & low intervention wines'
a neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop that specialises in naturally made wines - with small dishes of food on the side
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spry Wines
1 Haddington Pla neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop that specialises in naturally made wines - with small dishes of food on the side
Visit the beach at Portobello and stop here for a slice - beware the seagulls!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Civerinos Slice (Portobello)
47-49 Figgate LaneVisit the beach at Portobello and stop here for a slice - beware the seagulls!
Sightseeing
Georgian Antiques
10 Pattison StWeird and wonderful and full to the brim with antiques
Panoramic views around the city, and a relatively short walk!
1098 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colina Calton
Calton HillPanoramic views around the city, and a relatively short walk!
Holyrood Park is a short walk from the Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak in Holyrood Park
1859 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arthur's Seat
Holyrood Park is a short walk from the Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak in Holyrood Park
The Shore station
Local Pubs
This is one of our favourite spots for a laid back meal and drink (lots of good veggie options and right round the corner from us!)
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkThis is one of our favourite spots for a laid back meal and drink (lots of good veggie options and right round the corner from us!)
Rotating craft beer/ale menu and a good spot for wine and cheese or a drink outside on their tables in the sun
Old Eastway Tap
218 Easter RoadRotating craft beer/ale menu and a good spot for wine and cheese or a drink outside on their tables in the sun
Burgers and fun cocktails, a nice vibe and close to the flat
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StBurgers and fun cocktails, a nice vibe and close to the flat
Bakeries and brunch
KVASA Bakery, Shop & Fermentation Lab
101 Leith WalkBest sourdough breads and pastries in town!
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StGood for a cooked breakfast.
Perfect for a wander from the flat to get a coffee and pastry/loaf to enjoy in the Leith Links or down by the Shore
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table
148 Duke StPerfect for a wander from the flat to get a coffee and pastry/loaf to enjoy in the Leith Links or down by the Shore