Guide to Best Bars and Restaurants in Edinburgh
Over the last 5 years of being a tour guide in Edinburgh, I have had the pleasure of playing a large part in the captivating journeys of travellers visiting the city. Normally, the main part I play is leading people through the streets showcasing the rich history, stunning landmarks and enchanting tales. However, right from the start, I realised that the majority of explorers are eager to understand “Where are the best bars and restaurants in the city?”. Therefore I have become more proactive in providing my knowledge about the incredibly vibrant and fast-moving food and bar scene. Of course, every person has a different preference and personal experience (I appreciate budget friendly experiences where I can get more bang for my buck). Nevertheless, I have now visited over 220 venues and thought it would be great to provide you with a list of options adjusting for different tastes. I do advise conducting your own research to confirm the locations on this list are right for you. Then subsequently making a table reservation prior to your visit if required.
I am looking forward to adding to this blog as the list continues to evolve when trying new locations. If you have found this useful then I would love it if you could like, comment or share to friends and family. Or if you have any feedback/recommendations or would like to work with me do contact me here. I would be delighted to personally visit and try it out new spots!
Speakeasy Hidden Bars
- Panda & Sons
- Bramble
- Heads and Tails
- Hoot the Redeemer
- Cauldron
- St Bernards
- Never Really Here
Alternative Bars
- NQ64
- Dog House (try the butter beer)
- Nauticus
- Rat Pack Piano Bar
- Boozy Cow
- The Dome (at Christmas)
- Monkey Barrel (Comedy)
- Roseleaf
Pubs
- Teutchers Landing
- The Sheep Heid Inn
- Element
- The Jolly Judge
- St Vincent
- The Keller
- Guildford Arms
- The Black Cat
Live Music
- Stramash (Ceilidh Wednesdays)
- Whistlebinkies
- Captains Bar
- Sandy Bells
International Dining
- Cutting Chaii (Indian)
- Kanpai Sushi
- Chaophraya (Rooftop Thai)
- Basement (Mexican)
- Mitsos Greek Bistro
- Eden's Kitchen
- Korean BBQ
- Razzo (Best Pizza)
Local Dining
- Junk
- White Horse (Seafood)
- Makars Mash Bar
- Devils Advocate
- Fishers In The City
- Butta Burger (Best Burger)
- Best Haggis Pubs
- Kyloe (Steak)
Breweries
- Moonwake
- Lost In Leith (Campervan Brewery)
- Bellfield
- Cold Town House (Rooftop)
Best Scottish Breakfast
- New Town Fox
- Pantry
- Edinburgh Larder
- Toast
- Singapore Coffee House
- Quinn's
- Swanston Brasserie
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Love these recommendations, thanks a lot for putting together!
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