Andy’s guidebook
Food scene
Fab breakfasts, great coffee and they are 30 seconds walk from your apartment (yes, 30 seconds!). https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d2626599-Reviews-The_Haven_Cafe-Edinburgh_Scotland.html
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadFab breakfasts, great coffee and they are 30 seconds walk from your apartment (yes, 30 seconds!). https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d2626599-Reviews-The_Haven_Cafe-Edinburgh_Scotland.html
Amazing cakes, pasties and freshly baked bread, gourmet breakfasts and a lovely place to enjoy a romantic evening meal. You will not be disappointed. 5 min walk from the apartment.
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Porto & Fi Deli Bistro
47 Newhaven Main StAmazing cakes, pasties and freshly baked bread, gourmet breakfasts and a lovely place to enjoy a romantic evening meal. You will not be disappointed. 5 min walk from the apartment.
Perfect spot for al fresco coffee in a funky setting
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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 HawthornvalePerfect spot for al fresco coffee in a funky setting
The best fish & chip shop in Edinburgh. Almost a permanent queue outside this amazing eatery which kind of says it all really. Right beside the harbour. A truly wonderful spot. If it's sunny try and bag a spot on the terrace. 5 min walk from your apartment.
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier PlThe best fish & chip shop in Edinburgh. Almost a permanent queue outside this amazing eatery which kind of says it all really. Right beside the harbour. A truly wonderful spot. If it's sunny try and bag a spot on the terrace. 5 min walk from your apartment.
Superb fish restaurant and grill housed in historic fish market. 5 min walk from your apartment.
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceSuperb fish restaurant and grill housed in historic fish market. 5 min walk from your apartment.
Beautiful pub, incredible selection of beers, friendly welcoming staff. Everything you need from a good boozer. 1 min walk from your apartment.
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Dreadnought Leith
72 N Fort StBeautiful pub, incredible selection of beers, friendly welcoming staff. Everything you need from a good boozer. 1 min walk from your apartment.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with a magnificent sea view. 10 min walk from your apartment
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The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresEnjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with a magnificent sea view. 10 min walk from your apartment
Waterside gastro bar renowned for its food, beer and whiskies.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlWaterside gastro bar renowned for its food, beer and whiskies.
Funky gastro bar that's great for people who love cocktails, gins, whiskies, beers and good food.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceFunky gastro bar that's great for people who love cocktails, gins, whiskies, beers and good food.
Edinburgh's first wine cafe that serves breakfast, brunch and evening meals. A very popular place.
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Toast
65 ShoreEdinburgh's first wine cafe that serves breakfast, brunch and evening meals. A very popular place.
The Barologist
23 Commercial StPopular shabby chic bar and eatery.
The Kitchin
Michelin starred restaurant, 10 mins walk from the apartment
Enjoy craft beer, outdoor seating area, great views.
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Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian RdEnjoy craft beer, outdoor seating area, great views.
The Pitt Market
20 Pitt StFabulous street food
The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadA foodies dream
Basils
9-11 AnnfieldFamily friendly, dog friendly, vegan friendly https://basilsedinburgh.com/
Neighbourhoods
Grab a bottle of vino and some snacks and head down to Newhaven Harbour to enjoy the best sunset in the city.
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Newhaven
Grab a bottle of vino and some snacks and head down to Newhaven Harbour to enjoy the best sunset in the city.
On Saturday, walk to Leith Market on Dock Place (10 min from the flat). Here you'll find organic farmer's market food, fresh bread, crafts and vinyl records for sale. https://thebarologist.co.uk/
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Leith
On Saturday, walk to Leith Market on Dock Place (10 min from the flat). Here you'll find organic farmer's market food, fresh bread, crafts and vinyl records for sale. https://thebarologist.co.uk/
The property is adjacent to an amazing network of cycle paths that are a great way to explore the surrounding area. Swanky Stockbridge (bars, cafes, bookshops and the Botanic Gardens) is about 25 minutes away on foot (10-15 mins by bike). You can walk to the city centre in 30-40 minutes (15 mins by bike).
Bike hire:
http://pedalforth.co.uk/
https://transportforedinburgh.com/about/edinburgh-cycle-hire/
http://leithcycleco.com/
https://www.ezbiketours.co.uk/
https://cyclescotland.co.uk/
Goldenacre Path
Goldenacre PathThe property is adjacent to an amazing network of cycle paths that are a great way to explore the surrounding area. Swanky Stockbridge (bars, cafes, bookshops and the Botanic Gardens) is about 25 minutes away on foot (10-15 mins by bike). You can walk to the city centre in 30-40 minutes (15 mins by bike).
Bike hire:
http://pedalforth.co.uk/
https://transportforedinburgh.com/about/edinburgh-cycle-hire/
http://leithcycleco.com/
https://www.ezbiketours.co.uk/
https://cyclescotland.co.uk/
Sightseeing
Step aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating palace for over 40 years.
Book here: https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveStep aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating palace for over 40 years.
Book here: https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/
Vue
98 Ocean DrCinema 10 mins walk from apartment
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceCameo Picturehouse
38 Home StBeautiful cinema about 25 mins away by bus
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdLovely old cinema about 20 mins away by bus
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdPortobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeAbout 20 mins away by bus
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Buses to city centre leave approx every 10 mins
Which buses go from Newhaven to Edinburgh City Centre?
Catch the 7, 10, 11, 16, 23, or 26.
More info: https://www.lothianbuses.com/
The Skylink 200 bus service travelling to or from Edinburgh International Airport stops on Newhaven Rd and Lindsay Rd which is 1 minute walk from the apartment.
Timetable: https://www.lothianbuses.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/200_210912.pdf
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Dog walking
Need somewhere to walk your dog? Head to:
Wardie Beach
Starbank Park
Victoria Park
Goldenacre Path
Crammond Beach
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Local supermarkets
ASDA Leith Superstore (open 24 hours on weekends) 4 minute walk
Sainsbury's Local on Craighall Rd 5 minute walk
ScotMid Co-op Lindsay Rd 3 minute walk
ALDI Commercial St 8 minute walk
M&S Food Ocean Terminal 10 minutes walk