Rainy Day in Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

Compact diner serving simply prepared Scottish steak and seafood, with daily and seasonal specials.

Dynamic Earth

State-of-the-art family attraction taking visitors through history from the Big Bang to modern day.

Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant Edinburgh

Warm, rustic dining room with ceiling beams, serving traditional Indian and Nepali dishes.

The City Cafe

Cool bar with American diner vibe, serving up beers, burgers, cocktails and shakes for hip regulars.

The Outsider Restaurant

Laid-back eating using fresh, seasonal produce in split-level space with Castle views.

Deacon's House Cafe

Housemade scones, organic tea & other local specialties served in quaint, historic quarters.

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Casual restaurant serving Asian dishes in a Japanese-inspired setting with long communal benches.

Mary's Milk Bar

Simple, retro ice cream parlour for homemade gelato, plus coffee and hot chocolate.

Museum of Childhood

18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.

Roseleaf Bar Cafe

Playful, quirky decor in an informal cafe bistro with health-conscious menus and teapot cocktails.

The Auld Hundred

Old-school pub with bare stone decor and an intimate upstairs dining room serving a Scottish menu.

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Casual restaurant serving Asian dishes in a Japanese-inspired setting with long communal benches.

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The Writers' Museum

Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.

Southern Cross Cafe

Serious espresso drinks, homemade cakes and a range of light meals using Scottish local produce.

King's Theatre

Ornate theatre built in 1905 hosting drama, ballet & musical shows, plus variety & panto.

The Huxley

Cool hotel pub/bar with stylish decor and a menu of gourmet comfort foods, plus live music.

The Jazz Bar

Live jazz, acoustic music & cocktails served up in a bustling basement space.

Black Medicine Coffee Co

Natural wood and cosy decor in a relaxed bohemian hangout serving light lunches, panini and snacks.

The Mosque Kitchen

Informal, family-friendly budget curry joint offering no-frills cuisine, with disposable tableware.