Things to do in Edinburgh Castle (GB)

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The Amber Rose Edinburgh (Beer)
22-26 Castle St Edinburgh EH2 4LH United Kingdom
4.2

The Amber Rose Edinburgh is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh's Rose Street, The Amber Rose offers something for all ages to enjoy - day or night. Catering to a busy lunch and evening trade, offering extensive pub food menus and a wide variety of drinks, including ale on tap at all times. The ideal spot for a relaxing drink or bite to eat with friends. We have several TVs and show all live sport.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Black Rose Tavern (Beer)
49 Rose St Edinburgh EH2 2NH United Kingdom
4.3

The Black Rose Tavern is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Gothic rock bar, complete with gargoyles, musician skeletons and a juke box, serving pub grub and a selection of draught beers, cocktails and spirits.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Fiddler's Arms (Beer)
9-11 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HY United Kingdom
4.3

Fiddler's Arms is most popular around 9 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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The Huxley (Burger restaurant)
1-3 Rutland St Edinburgh EH1 2AE United Kingdom
4.4

The Huxley is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Inspired by our friends across the pond, we’ve taken our favourite American dishes and recreated them with a Scottish twist. We believe in great grub that tastes as good as it looks; burgers, hot dogs and even a weekend brunch menu – treat yourself! Our central location looking out onto Edinburgh Castle makes us the perfect venue for after work drinks, a catch up over a coffee and a delicious bite to eat while you pass the time and watch the pedestrian traffic of Princes Street pass you by.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Castle Arms (Beer)
6 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW United Kingdom
4.2

The Castle Arms is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Public House and Bistro

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Hula Grassmarket (Restaurant)
103-105 W Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP United Kingdom
4.4

Hula Grassmarket is most popular around 12 PM on Tuesdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Healthy cafe and juice bar serving lots of nourishing and delicious food including vegan, gluten free, and free-from. Located in the oldest building in Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket. Think açai, avocado, poke bowls, and raw cakes. Open 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM everyday!

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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