Simon’s guidebook
Pub
Great cask ales, huge selection of Scotch Whisky and knowledgeable staff
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bow Bar
80 W BowGreat cask ales, huge selection of Scotch Whisky and knowledgeable staff
Friendly staff, great selection of local craft ales and Whisky, even has a few seats outside for the days!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jolly Judge
7 James CtFriendly staff, great selection of local craft ales and Whisky, even has a few seats outside for the days!
Food scene
If you want to try Haggis (or great whisky!) this is a great place to start!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StIf you want to try Haggis (or great whisky!) this is a great place to start!
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StHog roast on a bread roll. Yum
Fine dining, Consistently good food for a long time! Certainly since I was young (a while back!)
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillFine dining, Consistently good food for a long time! Certainly since I was young (a while back!)
Neighbourhoods
A 15mn bus ride from the city centre will take you to the shore which is a small neighbourhood with lots of pubs and places to eat. Also not far from here is the Royal Yacht Brittania and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shore
ShoreA 15mn bus ride from the city centre will take you to the shore which is a small neighbourhood with lots of pubs and places to eat. Also not far from here is the Royal Yacht Brittania and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Local bus service is one of the best in the country
Look on the website for the type of ticket which suits you best. You can download their app and buy tickets/passes, pay in exact change or pay via contactless (visa) as you get on. Try to make sure you know where you are going and how you intend to pay before getting on though - the town is very busy during festival season and everyone wants to get going! www.lothianbuses.com
Plenty of Black taxis available from train stations and hotels are happy to call them for you, Uber also operates here as well as plenty of private hire cabs available to pre-book.
Costumbres y cultura
British people like to queue
When waiting for a bus, to be seated at a restaurant etc make sure to wait behind the person in front or to make sure they arent waiting for the next bus arriving before trying to get on! Manners go a long way! Also wait for people to get off before trying to get on!
Formas de ahorrar
Museums are free!
National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Galleries and St Giles Cathedral are all worth a visit. The Water of Leith is right next to the modern art gallery which is free depending on what is on and is a great walk along the water.