âScranâ is the old Scots word for âfoodâ. Historically, it was used to refer to food of âan inferior qualityâ, but these days, weâd argue thatâs no longer the case. In fact, we can bet youâll find all sorts of delicious scran to get your teeth stuck into when visiting the Scottish capital â you probably wonât know where to start. Edinburghâs food and drinks offering is well respected, with a buzzing hospitality scene that attracts some of the best chefs in the country. Whatâs more, many new, exciting ventures have popped up since the pandemic, offering everything from super-fresh seafood and gorgeous local produce to daring twists on international flavours and innovative plant-based dining. So whether you want to go all-out with an elaborate Michelin-starred meal or would rather fill up with some loaded focaccia at a mouth-wateringly good sandwich shop, the city has you sorted. Hereâs our pick of the top restaurants in Edinburgh, which are all well worth your attention (and bellies) if youâre on a trip up here. RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in EdinburghThe best brunch in EdinburghThe best cheap eats in Edinburgh
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We all know that Edinburgh is a great place to visit in August, when the city hosts the Fringe: the worldâs largest arts festival, bursting with hundreds of theatre and comedy shows. But if youâd rather visit at another time, fear not: the Scottish capital is an excellent place to explore all year round. From tucking into its top-notch restaurant scene and exploring charming boozers to navigating its rich, fascinating history and checking out the cityâs busy cultural offerings, youâll be spoilt for choice. Oh, and did we mention the scenery? Absolutely braw (thatâs the Scots word for âgloriousâ). So, whether youâre planning a quick getaway, a longer holiday or even a Fringe-long trip, you wonât be short on options. Better get packing: here are the best things to do Edinburgh. RECOMMENDED:đȘ© The best clubs in Edinburghđč The best cocktail bars in Edinburghđš The best hotels in Edinburghđïž The best Airbnbs in Edinburghđ°Â The best attractions in Edinburgh This guide was last updated by Time Outâs features editor Chiara Wilkinson, who is originally from Edinburgh. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.Â
Thereâs a reason why breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day. The Scottish capital does it brilliantly, with plenty of places for morning diners to soak up their sins from a night at one of the cityâs many whisky bars or clubs, or to kick-start the day with a strong cup of coffee before packing in some sightseeing. Known for its vibrant food and drink scene, Edinburgh naturally has an abundance of breakfast options: from restaurants that serve up a full Scottish breakfast, haggis and all, to healthy veggie choices with the freshest of ingredients. So, whether youâre longing for a good âol greasy spoon or would rather opt for one of the cityâs more swanky joints, look no further. Here are the best breakfast and brunch spots in Edinburgh. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has plenty of cracking pubs to warm up in. From fancy booxzers with 350 beers to choose from to low-key local hangs with excellent live music, this city boasts an abundance of cherished traditional boozers and ever-emerging new establisments. So, whether it be a casual catch-up, a sophisticated date night or an all-out celebration, thereâs a boozer here for you. Plus, thereâs more to a good pub than just itâs liquid offerings. Our carefully curated selection features venues with intriguing histories, warm and knowledgable staff, charming beer gardens, cult film screenings and live traditional Scottish music. So, ready to decide your destination for the evening? Our list of Edinburghâs best pubs should have you covered. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in Edinburgh This guide was last updated by Time Outâs features editor Chiara Wilkinson, who is originally from Edinburgh. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.Â
Going on holiday is expensive enough these days, especially if you factor in the price of train tickets and accommodation. Add on the cost of eating out and a few bevvies, and you will probably have spent a small fortune. Luckily enough, there are plenty of delicious restaurants and cafĂ©s in Edinburgh that will satisfy your hunger pangs for a pretty reasonable price. From moreish Italian to hearty Indian, fragrant Thai and comforting Scottish cuisine, there is a large handful of nice spots in the Scottish capital that do drool-worthy food for under a tenner â you just need to know where to look. So, if youâre a holidaymaker or a local and youâre looking to fill your bellies without draining the bank, donât sweat it. Our list of the best cheap restaurants in Edinburgh has it all: all you have to do is dig in and enjoy. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is dripping with grandeur. Given the castle towers majestically over the cityâs splendid buildings, and there are gorgeous palaces and galleries dotted throughout the streets, what better place is there to get a flavour of high society? And thankfully, Auld Reekie boasts a splendid roster of cafes, hotels and moving vehicles (weâll explain later) offering posh sandwiches, scones, and even some fizz, if youâre feeling really fancy. So without further ado, here are the Scottish Capitalâs finest spots of a drop of tea and a slice of cake. RECOMMENDED: đ„The best breakfast and brunch spots in EdinburghđThe best restaurants in Edinburgh right nowđ„The very best bars in Edinburgh At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.Â
CafĂ© St HonorĂ© has been around for donkeys, but still, quite rightly, comes up in conversation as one of the nicest spots for a smart bistro meal in the centre of Edinburgh. Itâs on a cobbled side street behind Thistle Street, and looks like a chic Parisian bistro inside, with heavy linen tablecloths, mirrored walls and monochrome floor tiles. But the French angle got sidelined long ago in favour of locally sourced Scottish produce, cooked expertly, slavishly following the principles of Slow Food. The chefs clearly take the rules of the international Slow Food movement seriously â if thereâs a sublime, but criminally overlooked variety of rhubarb, theyâll track it down and bake it in an almond tart. If thereâs a rumour of a place in Peebles making the best hand-squashed apple juice, theyâll put in a phone call. Bog standard tomatoes need not apply, theyâll probably be using a black cherry or tiger stripe tomato from the very well respected Clyde Valley Tomatoes, or whatever sort is the most aromatic at that time of year (ask, and the waiter will almost certainly be able to tell you). Despite the earnest attention to detail, the foodie swottiness doesnât feel overbearing â it just makes for some outstandingly fresh ingredients, cooked in rich, warming sauces. Gluten, dairy and meat-avoiders are well catered for, and, as well as the reasonably pitched CafĂ© Classics menu (three courses of their favourite dishes for ÂŁ19.50 at lunch, or ÂŁ23.50 at dinner), thereâs now an Express L
Edinburgh is the gift that just keeps on giving. Besides the buzz that ripples through the city during the Fringe, it offers a collection of stunning restaurants, charming pubs and cultural excitement all year round. The Scottish capital does a lot of things very well. And among those things is its assemblage of specialist cocktail bars. New places are popping up all the time, so youâll always have somewhere fresh to try. From small, hidden speakeasies to popular themed bars kitted out with decadent furnishings, youâll be truly spoiled for choice.  Whether youâre a fan of the classics or on the lookout for something a little more experimental, Edinburghâs mixologists have you covered. Of course, being in Scotland, youâre in real luck if whisky-based concoctions are your chosen poison. Hereâs our round-up of the best cocktail bars in the city. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best pubs and bars in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a rich history when it comes to nightlife and clubbing, from former disco haven Cinderellas in Stockbridge to The Venue on Calton Road, which hosted the legendary Pure for over a decade. These days, there are still those special few clubs that are intimate and under-the-radar, drawing in crowds from all over for their unrivalled DJ line-ups and fabled parties. For an unforgettable night out in the city, our run-down of the absolute best clubs in Edinburgh will tell you where you need to go. And if you really want some help? We say fill up at one of many brilliant cheap restaurants in Edinburgh, then grab a pre-club drink at one of the cityâs best bars. Round off an evening at one of these dancefloors and youâll be getting the very best out of the city at night. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital has it all: majestic landmarks, sites of historical wonder and overwhelming beauty. But when the sun goes down, the city also has a lively and colourful nightlife to behold â nobody does it like the Scots, so they say. To warm yourself up ahead of a sweaty night in one of Edinburghâs best clubs, why not down a few tipples in some of the many bars it has to offer? From buzzy speakeasies to swanky cocktail joints, the city is ripe for spending days floating between venues, savouring all manner of recipes and concotions across its burgeoning drinking scene. Buckfast in a cocktail? A vending machine for ingredients? The choice of over 400 gins? Edinburgh has it all. Whether youâre trying to impress with something high-brow or looking to loosen up in a unique and quirky dive-bar, youâll find what youâre looking for from this list of the best bars Edinburgh has to offer. RECOMMENDED: đȘ© The best clubs in Edinburghđč The best cocktail bars in EdinburghđŽ The best restaurants in Edinburghđ The best Airbnbs in Edinburgh Chiara Wilkinson is Time Outâs features editor, originally from Edinburgh. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.Â