Fun things to do in Edinburgh (GB)
Best and most fun things to do in Edinburgh : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Teuchters Landing (Beer)
1c Dock Pl Leith Edinburgh EH6 6LU United KingdomTeuchters Landing is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Visit Scotland pub of the year 2018
Visit Scotland East of Scotland winner 2023
Visit Scotland pub of the year finalist 2023
250 malts
22 beers on tap
5 cask ales including a cid
Local brews
20 wines and bubblies by the glass
local fresh food
mug menu
huge local character
food served 10am til 9pm every night
Scottish
fish and chips
Breakfast from 10am til 11.
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Howies Restaurant (Restaurant)
29 Waterloo Pl Edinburgh EH1 3BQ United KingdomHowies Restaurant is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Howies Waterloo Place is a must-visit dining spot, offering fresh, locally sourced Scottish cuisine in a stunning Georgian building near Calton Hill. Conveniently located just minutes from Waverley Station and Edinburgh’s top attractions, Howies is known for its seasonal, farm-to-table menu, featuring classic Scottish dishes such as Scottish salmon, venison, and haggis.
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Howies Restaurant (Restaurant)
10-14 Victoria St Edinburgh EH1 2HG United KingdomHowies Restaurant is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Howies Victoria Street – Authentic Scottish Dining in Edinburgh
Located in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, Howies Victoria Street offers fresh, locally sourced Scottish cuisine in a charming, stone-walled setting beneath Edinburgh Castle. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, the menu features haggis, Scottish salmon, venison, and seasonal specialties. With seating for up to 75 guests, it’s perfect for intimate meals or group dining.
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Cafe Royal (Beer)
19 W Register St Edinburgh EH2 2AA United KingdomCafe Royal is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.
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Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh (Beer)
43-45 The Causeway Edinburgh EH15 3QA United KingdomSheep Heid Inn Edinburgh is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant (Thai restaurant)
4th FloorChaophraya Thai Restaurant is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
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