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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Cold Town House (Shopping)
4 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU United Kingdom
4.5

Cold Town House is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Join us in one of our fantastic areas – The Brewhouse, The Pizza & Prosecco Floor or The Rooftop Terrace – for scran, beer, cocktails and really anything that takes your fancy.

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The Witchery by the Castle (Restaurant)
352 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NF United Kingdom
4.4

Visitors usually stay 2 hours here.

James Thomson’s The Witchery is the most spectacularly atmospheric dining destination in Edinburgh. Now in our 5th decade the stunning décor, legendary food and award-winning wine list have ensured The Witchery has become a much loved Edinburgh institution. Dine in the rich baroque surroundings of the original oak-panelled original dining room or among the elegant candle-lit charms of the Secret Garden.

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The Hanging Bat (Beer)
133 Lothian Rd Edinburgh EH3 9AB United Kingdom
4.5

The Hanging Bat is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Edinburgh's original craft beer bar. Offering more than twenty draught beers & ales on tap and over a hundred local & international bottled beers.

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Finnegan's Wake Edinburgh (Beer)
9B Victoria St Edinburgh EH1 2HE United Kingdom
4.4

Finnegan's Wake Edinburgh is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Live music and sports pub with a friendly, buzzing atmosphere!

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The Bow Bar (Beer)
80 W Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH United Kingdom
4.6

The Bow Bar is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Milnes Bar (Beer)
35 Hanover St Edinburgh EH2 2PJ United Kingdom
4.1

Milnes Bar is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Pay a visit to Milnes Bar, a historic literary hub in Edinburgh that’s been going since 1910. Nestled in the city centre, our pub is a symbol of rich literary heritage. You’ll find an array of cask ales, global craft beers, and a menu featuring dozens of single-malt Scottish whiskies. It’s not all books and literary folklore, as our pub caters to sports fans with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, as well as hosting LIVE music acts.

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