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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Johnnie Walker Princes Street (Tourist destination)
145 Princes St Edinburgh EH2 4BL United Kingdom
4.7

Johnnie Walker Princes Street is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Johnnie Walker Princes Street offers a personalised whisky experience where you can explore the flavours of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh. Book your tour tickets and reserve your table on our website. Enjoy world-class cocktails with sweeping views of Edinburgh Castle in our 1820 rooftop bar and sought after whiskies in our Explorers' Bothy bar. Discover our private dining offering, retail area and more. Our opening hours vary by department.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Bread Meats Bread (Restaurant)
90-92 Lothian Rd Edinburgh EH3 9BE United Kingdom
4.5

Bread Meats Bread is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

American gourmet restaurant We offer quality, fresh food, that’s made in-house, using only the best local ingredients. Our food portions are very generous so pop round for a meal and you will not leave hungry. We are a family owned business where everyone is welcome and we will treat you as our house guest. No frills, no gimmicks, just a lot of honest & generous portions of quality food, freshly made in-house.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Howies Restaurant (Restaurant)
10-14 Victoria St Edinburgh EH1 2HG United Kingdom
4.4

Visitors usually stay 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Howies Victoria Street is in one of the most beautiful streets in Edinburgh. Inside you’ll find a bustling restaurant with friendly staff and cool surroundings. The lunch and dinner menus feature traditional Scottish dishes - including haggis, neeps and tatties, Cullen Skink - vegan and vegetarian options, fresh Scottish fish and game. We work with local suppliers on our Scottish, seasonal and seriously tasty menus.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Dirty Dick's Pub (Beer)
159 Rose St Edinburgh EH2 4LS United Kingdom
4.5

Dirty Dick's Pub is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Dirty Dick's a maze of antiquaries with the whimsical whiff of hundreds of whiskies in the air... am I dreaming? Who cares.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Oink Victoria Street (Restaurant)
34 Victoria St Edinburgh EH1 2JW United Kingdom
4.5

Oink Victoria Street is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

We specialise in delicious hog roasts from our very own Scottish Borders farms. We have 3 shops in Edinburgh, Oink on Victoria Street & our second shop at the bottom of the Royal Mile on the Canongate and now a third shop on Edinburgh's Hanover Street (just off Princes Street). Our Canongate shop has seating for upto 25 people. We also do outside catering for events, private parties & celebrations within a 50mile radius of Edinburgh.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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