Things to do in Edinburgh Castle (GB)

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Meze Meze (Mediteranean restaurant)
71 Rose St Edinburgh EH2 2NH United Kingdom
4.4

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

Warm welcoming meze tapas restaurant in the heart of city centre

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Amber Restaurant (Restaurant)
354 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NE United Kingdom
4.6

Amber Restaurant is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Booking Essential! Amber Restaurant and Whisky Bar sits below the Scotch Whisky Experience at the top of the famous Royal Mile, making it the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat, or of course a dram or two of whisky as you explore the city of Edinburgh. Our menu evolves with the seasons, using only the finest authentic Scottish produce, and our unique-recipe haggis is often referred to as the best in Edinburgh.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Maison Bleue (French restaurant)
36-38 Victoria St Edinburgh EH1 2JW United Kingdom
4.3

Maison Bleue is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Established in 1998, Maison Bleue has been offering rustic, authentic, French, North African and Scottish cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town for over 20 years. The building boasts archways which date back to the 15th century, and we would encourage you to take in the atmosphere and share our bouchées, as all the flavours are designed to complement each other.

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

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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

Costa Coffee is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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

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Patisserie Valerie (Bakery)
158-162 Rose St Edinburgh EH2 3JD United Kingdom
4.0

Patisserie Valerie is most popular around 1 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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