Soldato
Anyone know any good places to go in Edinburgh to eat nothing to fancy just looking to go somewhere with a friend as I travel dont want a fancy restaurant.
Edinburgh Contingent...where to stay / what to do?
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If you want somewhere a bit queieter but with excellent food then Michael Neave sounds like it would fit the bill nicely. Also off ghe beaten track so less likely to be full of tourists.
Or try Angels with Bagpipes on the Royal mile - can be a bit touristy.
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If you like Indian food you can't go wrong eating at Dishoom on St Andrews Square...not cheap but not formal or fussy either and the food rarely disappoints. The Permit bar within is a destination in itself and open until 3 am at the weekend I believe. Also heard only good things about the recently opened Ivy on the square.. For late night shenanigans in an interesting environment with quality spirits, alcoholic slushies, custom cocktails and good vibes try Hoot the Redeemer on Hanover Street...thank me later 
Bread meats Bread on Lothian Road?
Thanks all,
Current itinerary:
Mary Kings Close – Friday 1st, 11:00am
Edinburgh Castle – Friday afternoon 2pm
Shopping / xmas market - Friday afternoon
Meal out - to be decided
Intercourse
Edinburgh Zoo – Saturday
Hollyrood Palace – Saturday afternoon
Shopping / xmas market / ice skaing - Saturday Afternoon
Intercourse
Arthurs Seat – Sunday morning
Roast Lunch – Sunday night
Intercourse
Looking for something to do Thursday night, maybe a comedy club style thing?
Current itinerary:
Mary Kings Close – Friday 1st, 11:00am
Edinburgh Castle – Friday afternoon 2pm
Shopping / xmas market - Friday afternoon
Meal out - to be decided
Intercourse
Edinburgh Zoo – Saturday
Hollyrood Palace – Saturday afternoon
Shopping / xmas market / ice skaing - Saturday Afternoon
Intercourse
Arthurs Seat – Sunday morning
Roast Lunch – Sunday night
Intercourse
Looking for something to do Thursday night, maybe a comedy club style thing?
Commissario
I would scrap Mary Kings Close and instead book yourself on a Mercat Tour. Either do the Secrets of the Royal Mile and include the Castle ticket or the Historic Underground tour. Both are excellent but I think the latter is slightly better. I found Mary Kings to be too aimed at kids when I did it earlier this year.
/edit - Also, if you're going up Arthur's Seat, make sure you turn left at the ice cream van at the bottom. I went right and found out afterwards that I'd inadvertently picked the trickiest route up out of all of them. The path to the left is basically a nice gentle track almost all the way to the top and is easy.
/edit - Also, if you're going up Arthur's Seat, make sure you turn left at the ice cream van at the bottom. I went right and found out afterwards that I'd inadvertently picked the trickiest route up out of all of them. The path to the left is basically a nice gentle track almost all the way to the top and is easy.
The Stand comedy club in Queen street will likely have something on. http://www.thestand.co.uk/whats-on/Edinburgh
Soldato
Wedgewood is a cracking restaurant on the Royal Mile. Expensive but relaxed. Probably need to book ASAP though.
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@Django x2 you are having a very tame and short, long & dirty weekend.
You're definitely doing it wrong unless of course you're going to be doing it wrong in which case crack on....
You're definitely doing it wrong unless of course you're going to be doing it wrong in which case crack on....
Can you ever actually do it wrong?
Soldato
Looks good what the best burger
Updated it for you.
LOL no idea, never been. hoping to go next week though. Some friends swear by it.
Soldato
My partner likes this place:
http://underthestairs.org I've never been but apparently good.
Also you have The Hanging Bat on Lothian Road for more craft beers than you can shake a stick at.
http://underthestairs.org I've never been but apparently good.
Also you have The Hanging Bat on Lothian Road for more craft beers than you can shake a stick at.
Caporegime
Give this place a go.
Commissario
Oink.
Luther or butter bacon burger with poutine and squeaky cheese. Civerinos if you feel like pizza.
As above, The Stand Comedy club will be a good bet.
You might be pressed to fit in Holyrood Palace on the Saturday with your other activities. Would switch to the Sunday since it is right next to Arthur's Seat. Go to the Palace (check out the Parliament building too just across the road), wander through Holyrood Park round the back of Arthur's Seat to Dunsapie Loch, and then walk up to the summit from there.
Dyanamic Earth is also right next to the Palace/Parliament.
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