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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BrewDog Edinburgh Lothian Road (Bar)
50 Lothian Rd Edinburgh EH3 9BY United Kingdom
4.4

BrewDog Edinburgh Lothian Road is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

With our cross-town Cowgate bar going great guns, we had to open a second location for the people of Edinburgh. That location turned out to be in an awesome building in the West End of the city, now home to BrewDog Lothian Road. Inside, we are rocking 28 taps of freshly-poured craft beer and a fantastic selection of bottles and cans to drink in or takeaway. After something to eat? We have every avenue covered thanks to our burgers and wings, with over half the options vegetarian or vegan.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

YO! Edinburgh Princes St (Japanese restaurant)
First Floor
3.9

YO! Edinburgh Princes St is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're known for. But we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and all-natural ingredients.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Amber Rose Edinburgh (Beer)
22
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 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 2 PM on Saturdays. 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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