Fun things to do in Edinburgh Castle (GB)

Best and most fun things to do in Edinburgh Castle : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Dine Edinburgh (Restaurant)
1st floor
4.6

Dine Edinburgh is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Situated just above the Traverse Theatre, next to the Usher Hall and only a one-minute walk from the Royal Lyceum theatre, Dine is a multi-award winning relaxed brasserie-style dining and drinking venue, located in the cultural hub of Edinburgh. Serving the finest locally sourced produce from the Borders and Highlands of Scotland whilst championing small independent cottage industries. VisitScotland ‘Taste our best award’ 2019/20/21 - Michelin Guide 2020/21

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant (Restaurant)
Scottish National Gallery
4.2

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, this is the perfect venue to have a taste of Scotland through our 70 artisan Scottish suppliers. We change our menus to reflect the seasons. We take great care to showcase these stunning flavours simply, with a big warm welcome. The best traditional afternoon tea.

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Kanpai Sushi (Japanese restaurant)
8-10 Grindlay St Edinburgh EH3 9AS United Kingdom
4.7

Kanpai Sushi is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Modern and stylish Japanese restaurant tucked away behind the Opera house and Lyceum Theatre. Sushi, Sake and Tempura as pillars.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Costa Coffee (Coffee)
13A Castle St Edinburgh EH2 3AH United Kingdom
4.1

Costa Coffee is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.

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The Cambridge Bar (Beer)
20 Young St Edinburgh EH2 4JB United Kingdom
4.6

The Cambridge Bar is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The Cambridge Bar is a free house specialising in craft beers & ales and gourmet homemade burgers. Located on a quiet side street in the bustling city centre, the pub offers the best of both worlds. We’re a truly independent pub, which gives us the freedom to offer the food & drink we think you’ll enjoy.

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Patisserie Valerie (Bakery)
158-162 Rose St Edinburgh EH2 3JD United Kingdom
3.9

Patisserie Valerie is most popular around 1 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Patisserie Valerie has been serving lovingly handmade cakes and pastries since 1926. Why not drop in for a freshly brewed coffee and cake, to pick up a gift box or relax with a delicious Patisserie Valerie afternoon tea. Patisserie Valerie has grown to be one of the most loved bakeries and cake shops in the UK, with 67 patisseries throughout the UK and Ireland. Our café patisseries are perfect for all occasions.

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