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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Biddy Mulligans (Beer)
94-96 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR United Kingdom
4.2

Biddy Mulligans is most popular around 10 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Situated in the heart of the historic Grassmarket, Biddy Mulligans has become world-renowned for bringing its authentic Irish atmosphere to Edinburgh. Expect rip-roaring live music every single night from our diverse local bands and an unrivalled atmosphere to watch your favourite games live on our screens. Serving great food and creamy pints.

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Howies Restaurant (Restaurant)
29 Waterloo Pl Edinburgh EH1 3BQ United Kingdom
4.5

Howies 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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Cafe Royal (Beer)
19 W Register St Edinburgh EH2 2AA United Kingdom
4.4

Cafe 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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Byron - Royal Mile (Burger restaurant)
29-31 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SF United Kingdom
4.3

Visitors usually stay 1 hour here.

We are a premium burger chain serving PROPER BURGERS! We have a range of beef, chicken and plant-based burgers to enjoy. With a large variety of fries, sides and of course craft beers and milkshakes Byron is a great place to visit for any occasion.

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

Dirty Dick's Pub is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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

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BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate (Bar)
143 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS United Kingdom
4.4

BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Our first bar outside of Aberdeen was opened in the summer of 2011, directly over the road from the sandstone splendour of the Kelvingrove Museum. To this day, BrewDog Glasgow remains a focal point in a continually thriving local beer scene. Our original Glasgow bar celebrates this vibrancy with 28 taps of beer from ourselves and breweries we know and love, alongside a burger menu featuring favourites such as Buffalo Chicken, Cluck Norris and the vegan Clucky This Time Burger.

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