1. Dishoom
9.4
3a St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Indian Restaurant · New Town · 100 tips and reviews
Bhavuk: Great Indian food, excellent customer service. Good choices for vegetarians and very allergy aware staff. House black daal is a must try. Great selection of interesting cocktails.
Michelle Connochie: The chilli cheese toast and the chicken ruby are both fantastic! Very tasty food! Highly recommended
Helen Lawson: Super breakfast, unlimited chai, great atmosphere.
Laura: Lovely in all seasons and plenty to explore. With the added bonus of places to pick up coffee.
Gary Fegan: Love the hot houses and a great place for a family stroll
Matt Taylor: Beautiful gardens that are totally free to visit all year round. Greenhouses, if you are interested, are worth the extra money too, it's not just one tiny room but a whole sprawling area.
3. The Milkman
9.3
7 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Waverley Station · 61 tips and reviews
Thaís Soares: So cozy and Scottish! The best earl grey tea I've had in my life.
Jonas Neubert: Awesome Flat White! Really nice and pretty interior, beautiful place to relax, drink your coffee and enjoy the atmosphere or just to grab your cup on the walk.
Jeremy Felt: Fantastic espresso macchiato!
4. Castle Rock Hostel
9.3
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Hostel · Grassmarket · 33 tips and reviews
Belinda B: Great hostel! Lots of toilets and showers plus beds each have their own power socket to charge your devices, a little light and a little shelf plus lockers. Lots of free wifi and common areas
CeLe Moral: I only stayed here one night. But is enough to say that is a great hostel. It's huge. Really clean. Nice bathrooms. The common areas awesome with really comfortable couches. Wifi works!!!
Thomas Jansen: Comfortable rooms, love the decorations, cozy lounges, friendly staff and a perfect location.
Derek Flanzraich: Yup, the steak pie was amazing. Crab & toast to start was, too. Save room for dessert and get the clafoutis!
Graeme C: Nice food. Great service. Staff are very attentive. Great selection of Gins. Dont leave without trying Hendricks and The Botanist
Duke: Tom Kitchin's beautyful restaurant in Inverleven. Fantastic dishes on the menu like 'burger & chips'.
7. Salt Horse
9.1
57-61 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · Old Town · 19 tips and reviews
Fillan Kennedy: The best bar I have been to in Edinburgh. So chilled and with an amazing range of selection.
John Malone: Draught beers, bottle list and food.
Derek Flanzraich: Terrific craft beers on tap and bottle list. Food is awesome, too— get the Amerikhani fries, trust me.
Mike C.: A fantastic selection of whiskey to try, amazing rooms and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely one to return to.
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.
Michael Oglethorpe: As ever, you cannot fault the Whisky Rooms at the Societies Queen Street venue. New malts every time , together with a lovely set of rooms, and equally high quality food from the bar.
12. The Bon Vivant
9.0
55 Thistle St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 34 tips and reviews
Karolina Cermanová: They serve fantastic cocktails. Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the bearded guy providing us with amazing drinks was great fun and always adviced to our satisfaction.
Alex Lewis: Cocktails- try the Charlie Chaplin
Marta Pinheiro Rosa: Great wee bar,full of ambience.Had the greatest sauvignon blanc i ever had,from chile.Its a bit more expensive but it's a wine bar.
14. The Devil's Advocate
9.0
9 Advocates Close, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · Waverley Station · 86 tips and reviews
Veronika K: Great for cocktails, and a cool dinner spot. Not quiet an intimate - more like loud and funky. Love the truffle mac and cheese!
Ppp 1: It's hard to find good cocktail bar in this part of Edinburgh, but this is the best.
Pinar S.: Good spot to have some snacks and cocktails. Their hot and cold snacks are good. It is usually packed so we always sit at the bar. Also you may try different whiskies. We had a whiskey flight
15. Union Brew Lab
9.0
6-8 South College St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Coffee Shop · Newington · 190 tips and reviews
Andrew Cafourek: Great coffee and plenty of tables. WiFi is automatically disabled from 11:45am-2:00pm each day to make room for the lunch crowd.
Lisa Nuske: Seriously good coffee...plus wifi & tasty treats to lunch on.
Tyler Chartier: Friendly service, big tables, free wifi (not from 11:45-14:00) and best coffee in Edinburgh!