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Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's
The Holyrood 9A is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

1. The Holyrood 9A

8.9
9A Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gastropub · Canongate · 165 tips and reviews

Flixity.tv S.Flixity.tv Scottish Video Guide: Great value full Scottish breakfast until noon! The burgers are also truly awesome. Can get very busy at dinner & lunch time so be prepared to wait for a table...worth it though. Read more.

Edinburgh Castle is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

2. Edinburgh Castle

9.1
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Castle · Edinburgh Castle · 371 tips and reviews
National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

3. National Museum of Scotland

9.3
Chambers St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Newington · 206 tips and reviews
Artisan Roast is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

4. Artisan Roast

8.9
57 Broughton St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Broughton · 82 tips and reviews

B C.B C: New super fancy espresso machine at Artisan. Looks very cool, makes great coffee. Still #1 in Edinburgh

Union Brew Lab is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

5. Union Brew Lab

8.7
6-8 South College St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Newington · 189 tips and reviews

NicNic: The best coffee in Edinburgh after trying 4 other places that boasted to have the "best coffee in Edinburgh".

The City Cafe is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

6. The City Cafe

8.0
19 Blair St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Diner · Old Town · 66 tips and reviews

BrettBrett: Oh wow, what a breakfast, £6.50 for a VERY full plate of food, and tea/coffee. Wicked little venue too. Will come back to Edinburgh, just to visit this place again. Open 'till 1am too!

The Balmoral Hotel is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

7. The Balmoral Hotel

8.9
1 Princes St (at North Bridge), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hotel · Waverley Station · 52 tips and reviews

The Breast Cancer Awareness CampaignThe Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign: A perfect place to stay in Edinburgh while visiting, Balmoral Hotel is a famous landmark in itself. Within easy access of Jenners, make sure to stop by Oct. 4 to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read more.

Number One is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

8. Number One

7.6
The Balmoral, 1 Princes St, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · Waverley Station · 6 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steinle: Have the tasting menu at Number One at the Balmoral. Read more.

The Bon Vivant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

9. The Bon Vivant

8.8
55 Thistle St, Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 35 tips and reviews

Mark E.Mark Earl: Great little cocktail bar cum restaurant. Try the German dry reisling. The menu is always good and the bites are great value.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

10. Scotch Malt Whisky Society

9.0
28 Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · New Town · 35 tips and reviews

Queen's H.Queen's Hall: Members-only organisation devoted to whisky but don't let that put you off. Open, stylish, welcoming environment & staff. A haven in the city centre.

Bramble Bar is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

11. Bramble Bar

9.1
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews

Mark E.Mark Earl: Definitely one of the best cocktail bars in Edinburgh. Check out the selection of gins Read more.

12. Castle Terrace Restaurant

33-35 Castle Terr., Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · Grassmarket · 19 tips and reviews

Glowco c.Glowco cameron: Best lunch we had, fantastic value, fantastic service, and lovely food. Eat here now b4 they get a Michelin star!

Nobles Cafe Bar & Restaurant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

13. Nobles Cafe Bar & Restaurant

8.7
44A Constitution St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Gastropub · Leith · 31 tips and reviews

Léo G.Léo Grimaldi: Beautiful spot, great food and coffee, cool music and super nice staff!

Illegal Jack's South West Grill is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

14. Illegal Jack's South West Grill

113-117 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Burrito Restaurant · Tollcross · 71 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike McGrail: Illegal Jack's is truly top notch, no fuss fresh tex mex with true flavour. Great staff and music too. Bravo!

The Witchery by the Castle is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

15. The Witchery by the Castle

8.1
352 Castlehill (Ramsay Ln), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 63 tips and reviews

Rune S.Rune Sovndahl: The most amazing hotel I have stayed at it's like s ray of sunshine on this planet

The Scotch Whisky Experience is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

16. The Scotch Whisky Experience

8.8
354 Castlehill (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Museum · Edinburgh Castle · 134 tips and reviews

Neil R.Neil Robertson: Make sure u take a gold tour and taste the whisky board at the end, not to mention get a discount in the shop at the end

Amber Whisky Bar & Restaurant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

17. Amber Whisky Bar & Restaurant

8.4
354 Castlehill, Edinburgh
Restaurant · Edinburgh Castle · 12 tips and reviews

Bruce M.Bruce Murray: This fantastic restaurant is a hidden gem of Edinburgh's extensive dining choices. Food is very reasonably priced and delicious and you can even have a malt with each course!

18. Radisson Collection Royal Mile Hotel

7.4
1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Hotel · Old Town · 28 tips and reviews

GaiaGaia: This place is just stunning! Awesome decorations, great food and some of the staff members wear Missoni kilts. The rooms are super comfortable. Total worth the price it costs!

The King's Wark is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

19. The King's Wark

8.3
36 Shore, Edinburgh
Bar · The Shore · 26 tips and reviews

Darcie T.Darcie Tanner: Try the Haggis or fish & chips & wash it down with a local Made In Leith!

Wedgwood the Restaurant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

20. Wedgwood the Restaurant

7.7
267 Canongate (at Royal Mile), Edinburgh
Restaurant · Canongate · 21 tips and reviews

Peter d.Peter de Jong: Very nice restaurant, at the Royal Mile. Great Lunch deals, excellent wine.

The Cigar Box is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

21. The Cigar Box

361 High Street, Edinburgh
Smoke Shop · Waverley Station · 2 tips and reviews
Whiski Bar & Restaurant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

22. Whiski Bar & Restaurant

8.6
119 High St, Edinburgh
Bar · Old Town · 71 tips and reviews

Daniel K.Daniel Kingon-rouse: One of only three bars in the world who serve innis & gunn on tap its a must.

Whiski Rooms is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

23. Whiski Rooms

8.9
4-7 North Bank St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · The Mound · 71 tips and reviews

Colin M.Colin Mercer: Try the ultra smooth Kilchoman Machir Bay Islay single malt - superb!

24. Black Box

Jewelry Store · Old Town · No tips or reviews
The Concrete Wardrobe is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

25. The Concrete Wardrobe

50A Broughton Street, Edinburgh
Gift Store · New Town · 1 tip

Flixity.tv S.Flixity.tv Scottish Video Guide: Great place to go if you're looking for a gift for someone who likes things that are that little bit different!

21st Century Kilts is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

26. 21st Century Kilts

48 Thistle St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Men's Store · New Town · No tips or reviews
Hula Juice Bar is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

27. Hula Juice Bar

8.8
103-105 West Bow, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Juice Bar · Grassmarket · 123 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: Betty Ford with Frozen yoghurt made my day today. Well recommended.

The Fudge House of Edinburgh is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

28. The Fudge House of Edinburgh

7.0
197 Canongate (Royal Mile), Edinburgh
Candy Store · Canongate · 16 tips and reviews

Kersti A.Kersti Anear: Best fudge in Edinburgh by miles - worth the treck

Mussel & Steak Bar is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

29. Mussel & Steak Bar

8.1
110 West Bow (Grassmarket), Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · Grassmarket · 89 tips and reviews

OpinioN8 H.OpinioN8 Hornsey and Crouch End: Seafood platter and fillet steak are excellent as are the side dishes

Edinburgh Cashmere & Lambswool is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

30. Edinburgh Cashmere & Lambswool

334 Lawnmarket High St, Midlothian, Midlothian
Fashion Accessories Store · No tips or reviews
Ship on the Shore is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

31. Ship on the Shore

8.5
24-26 The Shore, City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · The Shore · 33 tips and reviews

Jowi T.Jowi Taylor: Lots of great things to recommend the food and a reasonably good (but chaotically presented) wine list but beware: the bartender has NO CLUE how to make a basic martini. Sent back two!

Ondine is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

32. Ondine

8.4
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · Old Town · 37 tips and reviews

RebeccaRebecca: Bit pricey for an everyday thing but great for a special occasion.

La Favorita is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

33. La Favorita

8.4
325-331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
Pizzeria · Leith · 38 tips and reviews

34. The Grain Store

30 Victoria St (1st Floor), Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Grassmarket · 18 tips and reviews

James D.James Dutton: The food in this place is amazing and the staff are awesome

The Honours is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

35. The Honours

58A N Castle St (btwn Queen St & Young St), Edinburgh
French Restaurant · New Town · 13 tips and reviews

Nathan B.Nathan B: Best mojito in town and the foods nice too

Dusit is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

36. Dusit

7.7
49A Thistle St., Midlothian, Midlothian
Thai Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

ezrina a.ezrina alias: The food are simply delicious! Especially the tom yum!spicy!just how I like it!

Sushiya is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

37. Sushiya

19 Dalry Rd (by Haymarket station), Edinburgh
Sushi Restaurant · Dalry · 18 tips and reviews

Simon H.Simon Heyes: Possibly the best Sushi in Edinburgh. Try the dumplings!

L'Escargot Bleu is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

38. L'Escargot Bleu

8.6
56 Broughton St, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · New Town · 18 tips and reviews

Trinity G.Trinity Gee: L'Escargot Bleu also runs a fab delicatessen under the restaurant. All sorts of French goodies, including great bread and lovely dry Normandy cider (available over the Summer months). Read more.

The Outsider is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

39. The Outsider

8.3
15-16 George IV Bridge, Midlothian, Midlothian
English Restaurant · 114 tips and reviews

Pinky G.Pinky Gonzales: Amazing seafood, bread, chicken and drink. Highly recommended. Came on the advice of other foursquare tips. Thanks foursquare!

40. Urban Angel

8.7
121 Hanover St (Queen Street), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Café · New Town · 130 tips and reviews

Karla B.Karla Berry: Popular with snooty London folk, but food was lovely and service good. Try the eggs benedict or french toast! Flat white coffee was perfect too. You can't book so be prepared to wait.. worth it though

The Dogs is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

41. The Dogs

110 Hanover St (Btw George & Queen Street), Midlothian, Midlothian
Gastropub · New Town · 66 tips and reviews

POSH A.POSH Agency: Place you must visit! Really quirky posh nosh @ extremly low prices! Amazing fish & chips! Top quality cooking without waste!

Restaurant Martin Wishart is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

42. Restaurant Martin Wishart

8.0
54 Shore, Edinburgh
French Restaurant · The Shore · 14 tips and reviews

Darren M.Darren McConachie: Go to Wishart's in Leith and go for the tasting menu! The perfect size 6-course sample of what they can do! And definitely pay up and go for the cheese course at the end too! Read more.

Walker Slater is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

43. Walker Slater

7.0
Midlothian, Midlothian
Boutique · 8 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael DiStefano: This men's shop was a highlight of my trip to Edinburgh. They have a fantastic array of clothing that incorporates traditional Scottish design without sacrificing style. Excellent staff as well.

Oink is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

44. Oink

8.6
34 Victoria St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Sandwich Spot · Grassmarket · 114 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Williams (SU2): Best hog roll EVER! try it with haggis and don't miss out on the crackling!

Demijohn is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

45. Demijohn

7.2
32 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Deli · Grassmarket · 4 tips and reviews

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Has a really interesting range of liqueurs, whiskys, oils and vinegars. Select your bottle and get it filled up! You can also order online (http://www.demijohn.co.uk/)

The Shore is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

46. The Shore

8.8
24-26 Shore, Leith, City of Edinburgh
Seafood Restaurant · The Shore · 20 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Beresford: Excellent food. Excellent service. Fantastic atmosphere. Must go again. 10 out of 10

Mimi's Bakehouse is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

47. Mimi's Bakehouse

8.6
63 Shore, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cupcake Shop · The Shore · 38 tips and reviews

Norman B.Norman Brown: Great for food and coffe but always full if kids.

The Kitchin is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

48. The Kitchin

8.6
78 Commercial St, Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · Leith · 32 tips and reviews

Julia S.Julia S.: If you manage to save enough money indulge in the tasting menue with the matching wines! Unforgettable

21212 | Restaurant is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

49. 21212 | Restaurant

7.4
3 Royal Terrace, Midlothian, Midlothian
French Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

AllieAllie: Brilliant restaurant - superb food and equally good service. Best restaurant in Edinburgh!

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of Edinburgh - Scotland - Peter's Fav's.

50. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

8.7
Princes St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hotel · Haymarket · 41 tips and reviews

Mathieu M.Mathieu Milot: March 2013 : all renovation done now, super hotel! I love it :)