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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Cold Town House (Shopping)
4 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU United KingdomCold 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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Ghillie Dhu (Bar)
2Ghillie Dhu is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 4 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Ghillie Dhu is a traditional Scottish bar and restaurant nestled in the West End of Edinburgh’s city centre. Enjoy cosy snugs, traditional live music and an extensive drinks list including whisky flights and craft beer.
We pride ourselves on celebrating Scotland’s larder and strive to showcase some of the finest suppliers from all over the country.
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George IV Bar (Beer)
54 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ United KingdomRoyal Mile Tavern (Beer)
127 High St Edinburgh EH1 1SG United KingdomRoyal Mile Tavern is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
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Doctors (Beer)
32 Forrest Rd Edinburgh EH1 2QN United KingdomDoctors is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
The Doctors is a historic spot in Edinburgh’s Old Town that’s been going since 1874. With links to Edinburgh University and the old Royal Infirmary, we're steeped in history. Our pub was originally built to mark the opening of the hospital and today still contains many relics from this time – adding to our Gothic atmosphere. The bar is stocked with cask ales and premium spirits, and our menu boasts pub classics like hand-battered fish and chips, burgers, and perfect pies.
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The City Cafe (Cafe)
19 Blair St Edinburgh EH1 1QR United KingdomThe City Cafe is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
The City Café has been a long standing favourite among Edinburgh locals and visitors to the city since the early 1980s. Decked out as an authentic American Diner, The Caf has earned a reputation throughout the years for being jam-packed with local legends, friendly staff and great music.
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