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This is a preview of the full content of our Edinburgh’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Eat & Drink New Town

Restaurant

Edinburgh's New Town has plenty of restaurants, though they are fairly scattered.

To browse options on foot, try starting at the small bistros on Hanover Street and Thistle Street, then work your way along George Street to explore options scattered a block either side of Charlotte Square, including on Rose Street.


Meal & price codes

All eating options in this app have be labelled with at-a-glance codes in their subtitles:

  • b/l/d = breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • £/££/£££ = most mains <£10/£10–20/£20+

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury 5-star Edinburgh Landmark (b,l,d; £££)

Café Royal

Glorious Victorian pub & seafood restaurant (l,d; ££)

The Cambridge Bar

Classy pub with gourmet burgers (l,d; ££)

The Place to Eat, John Lewis

Hidden cafe with sea views (b,l; £)

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Portraiture & cafe with stained-glass (l; £)

Starbucks & Waterstones

Coffee & books with castle views (b,l; £)

The Table

Gourmet table talk (d; £££)

Urban Angel

Chic organic cafe and bistro with sparse décor (b,l; ££)

Text © Christian Williams

Image by Edinburgh