Back in the 1990s this place was known as Bar Ce Lona, then it became the Human Be-in and finally, in 2008, it morphed into 56 North. All that time it has...
2-8 West Crosscauseway
The Pandyas, who opened this restaurant back in the '80s, have now retired, but their nephew remains in charge of this family-run gem, which offers...
45 St Patrick SquareThe clue's in the name. Anteaques offers a mix of antiques, with vintage silver a speciality, and tea, in its sweet café (scones and cakes are also available).
17 Clerk StreetKicking around for more than a decade now, the Apartment was a trend-setter when it opened, offering a different menu structure to the standard...
7-13 Barclay PlaceArmchair is an archetypal secondhand bookshop, its teeming shelves stacked with old volumes. Armchair specialises in Victorian, illustrated and antiquarian...
72-74 West PortArmstrongs has just about everything from 1920s glamour to 1980s kitsch.
64-66 Clerk Street
Innovative, interesting and influential for nearly 20 years, Andrew Radford's flagship changed the rules of Edinburgh fine dining when it opened back in...
10 Cambridge StreetThis modern neighbourhood restaurant, named for its blond-wood interior, has become a real asset to the area. The menu takes an eclectic approach: dishes...
75 St Leonard's StreetUpstairs from the Atrium and also run by Andrew Radford, Blue was a real smash when it opened in 1997. It's moved in and out of vogue over the years, but...
10 Cambridge StreetWhether your board of choice rides on snow, surf or wheels, you'll find what you need here, alongside skater and surfing clothing labels.
4 Lady Lawson StreetThe clothes in this lovely South Edinburgh boutique come from Swedish label Odd Molly, plus the likes of American Vintage, Bensimon and Totem Praia. There...
17 Roseneath Street
The team in this small establishment produces a range of dishes, a good proportion designed not to spook the local palate: cheese gyoze (cheddar in pastry...
46 West Richmond Street
This tricky municipal course represents one of the city's best bargains. Situated against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills to the south and the Firth of...
22 Braid Hills ApproachCritics say that Californian eclecticism sometimes equates with culinary incoherence, but fans of Calistoga just enjoy the informal bistro style and the...
91-93 St Leonard's Street
Nestled in Tollcross, this indie cinema is a real treat, picking around eight films a week from the edges of the mainstream. Chat up the friendly staff at...
38 Home Street