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28/04/2022

✨ EDINBURGH'S LOVELY AFTERNOON TEAS FOR ANY OCCASION... LIKE, SAVE AND SHARE this post to see more of our content
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SIGNET LIBRARY

💖 All-round finest option

📍 Location: The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Old Town

✨ When: Weds-Sun: 11 am - 4:30 pm

💖 Price: from £50 per person

✨ Key feature: Very atmospheric setting in a library

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MIMI'S BAKEHOUSE

💖 Top family-friendly option

📍 Location:  63 Shore, Leith

✨ When: Mon-Fri: 11pm - 4pm & Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm

💖 Price: classic £19.50, cocktail £25.50

✨ Key features: Mouth-watering cakes, vegetarian and gluten-free versions available

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PALM COURT AT THE BALMORAL

💖 Something fancy

📍 Location: 1 Princes St

✨ When: Mon-Sun: 12pm - 5pm

💖 Price: from £50 per person

✨ Key feature: Glass domed roof

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BEETROOT SAUVAGE

💖 Top vegan option

📍 Location: 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace

✨ When: During opening hours, must give 2-days notice of booking

💖 Price: £20 per person

✨ Key features: Dog-friendly and rustic vibes

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PRANA

💖 Hidden gem

📍 Location: 295A St John's Rd, Corstorphine

✨ When: During lunch time opening hours

💖 Price: traditional £16per person, cocktail £23

✨ Key features: Indian afternoon tea, lovely decor

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WALDORF ASTORIA

💖 Top gluten-free option (as confirmed by )

📍 Location:  Princes St

✨ When: Mon-Sun: 12 pm - 4.30 pm

💖 Price: from £40 per person

✨ Key feature: Also top choice for classic afternoon tea option, regular harp performances

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CAFE PORTRAIT

💖 Best value for money

📍 Location: 1 Queen St

✨ When: Mon-Sun: 2:30 pm - 3:30pm

💖 Price: 17.50 per person

✨ Key feature: Gorgeous setting in the National Portrait Gallery

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PRESTONFIELD HOUSE

💖 Grand decor

📍 Location:  Prestonfield House Hotel, Priestfield House

✨ When: Sun-Thur: 12pm - 7pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm - 4pm

💖 Price: Traditional £45, champagne £60

✨ Key feature: Ask for the Tapestry Room when booking

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07/04/2022

✨ SPECIAL OCCASION RESTAURANTS PART 2...

💖 In part 2, we've put together a list of special occasion restaurants with a strong focus on exceptional food. For part 1, check out our guides section, where we've combined parts 1 and 2 to be used as a easy reference guide when planning your next special meal out 🍽️

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TIMBERYARD

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Modern British restaurant ⭐ Family run

📍 Location: 10 Lady Lawson St, Old Town

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CAFE ST HONORE

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Scottish produce cooked in classic French style ⭐Authentic french atmosphere ⭐ Extensive wine list

📍 Location: 34 Thistle St N W Ln, New Town

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WHITE HORSE OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR

❤ Key Features:⭐ Seafood restaurant ⭐ Lovely house prosecco ⭐ Must try oysters

📍 Location: The Royal Mile, 266 Canongate, Old Town

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AIZLE

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Modern European restaurant ⭐ Must try set menu

📍 Location: 38 Charlotte Square, New Town

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TAISTEAL

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Must try tasting menu ⭐ Family run

📍 Location: 1 Forth St

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THE RABBIT HOLE

❤ Key Features: 11 Roseneath St, Marchmont

📍 Location: ⭐ Upmarket bistro dining ⭐ Cosy atmosphere ⭐ Local favourite

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WEDGEWOOD

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Scottish restaurant ⭐Must try tasting menu (vegetarian option available) ⭐ Cooked with foraged herbs

📍 Location: 267 Canongate, Royal Mile

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NOTO

❤ Key Features: ⭐ Focus on sharing plates ⭐ Lovely cocktails ⭐ Must try crab (pictured)

📍 Location: 47a Thistle St, New Town

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07/04/2022

✨ Edinburgh is home to a thriving live music scene from cool jazz bars to hole in the wall grunge clubs. Our list will give you the low down on where to watch live music in Edinburgh! ❤

The Dog House

📍Location: 18‑24 Clerk St, Newington

✨ The dog house is a quirky bar with more stuff on the ceiling than the floor. With regular hosting of live music, events, food and ferrets. Newington's finest funky, curious, eccentric queer‑positive safe space.

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Sketchy Beats Cafe

📍 Location: 208 Great Jct St, Leith

✨ Sketchy Beats is a volunteer‑run BYOB, not‑for‑profit community arts café down in Leith. It's one of Edinburgh's coolest live music venues with a roster of exciting and eclectic live music acts.

Since its opening in 2015, Sketchy Beats has hosted various events, from hip‑hop and techno nights to poetry slams and life drawing sessions.

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The Bongo Club

📍Location: 66 Cowgate, Old Town

✨ The independently owned Bongo Club is run by a local arts charity, 'Out of the Blue'.

In addition to the pumping club nights, this venue hosts not to miss thoughtfully curated gigs and live music events.

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Stramash

📍Location: 207 Cowgate, Old Town

✨ The two‑level venue in Cowgate has a capacity of 900. The upper mezzanine floor provides ample viewing space of the large live music stage.

A variety of free live music concerts are put on most days of the week. As a former church, the interior is grand, and the acoustics are excellent for live music.

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Cabaret Voltaire

📍Location: 36‑38 Blair St, Old Town

✨ Located in the Edinburgh Vaults, Cabaret Voltaire's cavernous network is a firm favourite for house and dance music fans. Split across two floors, 'Cab Vol' combines an eclectic array of local and international DJs with regular live music events.

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The Jazz Bar

📍Location: 1a Chambers St, Old Town

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we've written an more extensive guide but we've run out of space... for the rest of our guide check out guides section

07/04/2022

✨ Have you had a chance to try LUCKENBOOTHS yet?

💖 Luckenbooths opened their doors in October last year in Old Town; they serve a delightful brunch menu, Sunday roasts, and a delectable lunch menu.

⭐ Luckenbooths is currently offering 25% off your meal when you dine before 5 pm Monday to Thursday.

🥪 The steak sandwich (pictured) is a feature on their lunch menu until the end of March.

📍 Location: 329 High St, Old Town

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16/03/2022

✨ ROMANTIC DATE SPOTS OF EDINBURGH...read on for our full guide 🚨

💗 Are you planning a romantic night out with your partner or date? We've put together a list of date spots where you can't go wrong when looking for that elusive romantic vibe.

🕯️From candlelit, atmospheric restaurants to 1920s style cocktail spots and stylish wine bars, we've covered 7 of Edinburgh's most romantic date spots.

THE BON VIVANT

❤ European inspired food, cocktails and champagne

📍 Location: 55 Thistle St, New Town

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DRAGONFLY

💗 1920s style cocktail bar

📍 Location: 52 West Port, Old Town

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CONDITA

❤ Candlelit fine dining restaurant

📍 Location: 15 Salisbury Pl, Newington

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THE LAST WORD SALOON

💗 Low-lit vintage style cocktail bar

📍 Location: 44 St Stephen St, Stockbridge

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NOTT

❤ Stylish wine bar with fantastic charcuterie boards

📍 Location: 13 Crighton Pl, Leith

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LA CASA

💗 Atmospheric Mediterranean tapas & mezze restaurant

📍 Location: 297 Leith Walk

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THE RAGING BULL

❤ Trendy cocktail bar specialising in Espresso Martinis

📍 Location:161 Lothian Rd

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✨ Where is your favourite date spot in Edinburgh? ❤

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16/03/2022

✨ CRAZY CROISSANT.. read on for an overview of one of Edinburgh's tastiest new bakeries 🚨

🥐 Crazy Croissant in Leith builds on the humble croissant by adding mouth-watering toppings and flavours. Biscoff, chocolate, and raspberry are some of the top sweet croissants they serve, and they also do savoury options like brie and bacon.

❤ Crazy Croissant started from a police box in Leith and moved to their current premise on Bernard St last summer. We love the concept of doing one thing to perfection, and Crazy Croissant has the most delectable croissants in town.

❤ For more bakery suggestions, check out our guide section, where we give an overview of some of our favourite bakeries in Edinburgh. We've been busy trying a few more bakeries based on some great suggestions from our community, and we'll be posting another bakery guide in the coming weeks.

📍 Location: 5 Bernard St, Leith

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16/03/2022

✨ EDINBURGH'S VEGAN HOTSPOTS🚨

When we hear that a new vegan hotspot is opening up in Edinburgh, our ears prick up with excitement, and we eagerly plan a visit to check what new plant-based wonders are in store for us. Edinburgh's vegan culinary scene is creative and bold, from vegan Scottish breakfast and American comfort food to donuts and innovative modern vegan creations.

We'll be posting part 2 with another 8 Edinburgh vegan hotspots, including some vegan institutions, new kids on the block and hidden gems ❤

CHAPTER ONE COFFEE

📍 Location: 107 Dalry Rd, Dalry

❤ Key features: ⭐ 100% vegan cafe ⭐ Incredible vegan breakfast ⭐ Delectable cakes

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DAVID BANN

📍 Location: 56-58 St Mary's St, Old Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Innovative modern vegan restaurant ⭐ Lovely atmosphere ⭐ Must-try desserts

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GO GO BEETS

📍 Location: 165 Portobello High St, Portobello

❤ Key features: ⭐ Must try toasties ⭐ Mouthwatering cookies and slices ⭐ To-go cafe and deli (one small sit-in table)

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WEE BUDDHA

📍 Location: 2B Jamaica St, New Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Not exclusively vegan, ask for the separate veggie menu ⭐ Dog-friendly ⭐ Delightful cocktails ⭐ Asian fusion menu

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PARADISE PALMS

📍 Location: 41 Lothian St, Bristo Square

❤ Key features: ⭐ Uber cool vibes and music ⭐ American comfort food ⭐ Must try mac and cheese

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CONSIDERIT

📍 Location: 3, 5A Sciennes, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Vegan donuts ⭐ Chocolate ⭐ Must try milkshakes

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IT'S ALL GOOD

📍 Location: 127 Easter Rd, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Not exclusively vegan, but the vegan options are excellent ⭐ Must-try vegan rolls ⭐ Easy breezy atmosphere

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We've loved putting together these lists for our wee community page and hope you find some inspiration to try some new hotspots around Edinburgh.

What other lists would you like us to put together? The next ones we are thinking of are: cosy cafes, foods of the world, high-quality coffee spots and top-notch pubs.

Love from, I Heart Edinburgh ❤ ❤

17/02/2022

🌞 A real treat on a sunny Edinburgh day is to sit on the Union Canal with a delicious hot beverage from Watershed Coffee Boat.

There are a few outdoor tables and chairs to sit at and watch the world go by. If you bring along your dog pal, they'll get a free wee treat to brighten up everyone's day 🐕 ❤

📍Top of Union Canal

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17/02/2022

✨ Check out our favourite coffee spots in... Newington. For many coffee lovers, a cuppa joe can make or break a day! With so much at stake, it’s essential that you always know where to get an aromatic, flavoursome coffee in Edinburgh ❤

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📣 Cult Espresso

📍 Location: 104 Buccleuch St, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Dog-friendly ⭐ Single source coffees ⭐ Laptop friendly

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📣 Press Coffee

📍30 Buccleuch St, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Open early (8am) ⭐ Bright, spacious interior ⭐ Lovely scones

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📣 Love, Peace and Coffee

📍Location: 59 Clerk St, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Vegan pancakes, waffles & cakes ⭐ Cosy interior ⭐ Signature lattes

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📣 Format

📍Location: 124 Buccleuch St, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ gluten-free and vegan cakes ⭐ Brewing equipment for sale ⭐ Outdoor stools (great for when on the move on your bike)

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🤔 We want to know where do you get your caffeine fix in Newington, with so many great coffee spots to choose from?

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17/02/2022

✨ UNBEATABLE BRUNCH SPOTS OF EDINBURGH, PART 1...🚨

As brunch is our favourite meal of the day, we thought we would put together a list of some top-notch brunch spots in Edinburgh. On Wednesday, we will be posting seven more memorable brunch places for part 2; stay tuned... 👀
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IT'S ALL GOOD CAFE

📍Location: 127 Easter Rd, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Healthy brunch option ⭐Great vegan options ⭐Dog friendly

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DINNA TELL

📍Location: 24 Royal Terrace, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Secret garden ⭐ Cocktails ⭐ Amazing service

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GREENWOODS

📍Location: 61 Frederick St, New Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Dutch-inspired food & decor ⭐ Hearty breakfast options ⭐ Mouth-watering banana bread brunch

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PIRLOUS

📍Location: 67 Grassmarket, Old Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Mediterranean brunch spot ⭐Artisan Sandwiches ⭐ Healthy options

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BRUNCH-field

📍Location: 3 Viewforth Gardens, Bruntsfield

❤ Key features: ⭐ Family-run ⭐ Cosy ⭐ Great value for money

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BEETROOT SAUVAGE

📍Location: 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace, The Grange

❤ Key features: ⭐ Plant-based cafe ⭐ Wellness centre ⭐ Family-friendly

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NOBLES CAFE BAR & RESTAURANT

📍Location: 44A Constitution St, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Beautiful interior ⭐ Top-notch Scottish breakfast ⭐ Lovely drinks

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❓❓What is your favourite brunch spot❓❓

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17/02/2022

✨The Kilted Donut recently opened their second store in Edinburgh, on St. Stephens street. Today, we had a lovely visit to their adorable wee store and tried the red velvet donut and the black and blue berry donut.

The artisan donuts are freshly made, making them perfectly fluffy, with 6 mouth-watering flavours to choose from. The flavours are rotated each week.

Owned and operated by husband/wife duo Mark and Lena, who started creating delicious donuts back in 2017. Congrats on the new shop; we love it!

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🍩 Red Velvet: A Cream Cheese glaze, crumbled red velvet cake topping, & chocolate

🍩 Black n Blue: A combined Blackberry and Blueberry glaze with freeze

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14/02/2022

🌟 7 HIDDEN GEM RESTAURANTS IN EDINBURGH: PART 1 ❤

✔️ We've compiled a list of 14 of our favourite hidden gem restaurants in Edinburgh; we'll be posting part 2 on Wednesday, so stay tuned...

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KAWANEKO KATSU & COFFEE

📍Location: 62 Elm Row, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Amazing katsu curry ⭐ Bento box ⭐ Japanese t-shirts, comic books and trinkets for sale

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THE PERCY

📍 Easter Rd, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Homestyle Polish dishes ⭐ Delicious pierogi ⭐ Lovely goulash
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GRAIN STORE

📍Location: 30 Victoria St, Old Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Local Scottish produce ⭐ Impeccable service ⭐ Central location
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TERRA MARIQUE

📍Location: 36 Castle Terrace, Old Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Homemade Italian dishes ⭐ Seasonal menu ⭐ Even the ice cream is homemade

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GULP RAMEN

📍 Location:  9 Albert Pl, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Amazing ramen, incl. vegan option ⭐ Daily changing small appetisers ⭐ Trendy interior

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DOMENICOS

📍 Location:  30 Sandport St, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Cosy Italian ⭐ Lovely lunch sandwiches ⭐ Great value for money
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CUTTING CHAI

📍 Location:  18 20 Salamander St, Leith

❤ Key features: ⭐ Tapas-style Indian dishes ⭐ Craft beer & wine ⭐ Inspired by Iranian cafes in Bombay
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📣 With so many great restaurants in Edinburgh, what restaurant is your favourite hidden gem?

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14/02/2022

✨ Check out our rundown of the most delicious donut spots in Edinburgh ❤

📣 THE KILTED DONUT

📍 Location: 22 St Stephen St, Stockbridge

❤ Key features: ⭐ Catalogue of over 50 flavours ⭐ 6 flavours on rotation each week ⭐ Two locations, Stockbridge & Leith

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📣 CONSIDERIT

📍Location: 3, 5A Sciennes, Newington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Vegan ⭐ Dairy-free ⭐ Artisan chocolates

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📣 ROOM AND RUMOURS COFFEE

📍25 East Market Street Arch 12 & 13, Old Town

❤ Key features: ⭐ Speciality coffee ⭐ Cakes and pastries ⭐ Central location near Waverley Station

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📣 THE BEARDED BAKER

📍Location: 46 Rodney St, Bonnington

❤ Key features: ⭐ Award-winning independent bakery ⭐ Bagels and buns ⭐ Vegan cinnamon rolls📸

❓What's your favourite donut place in Edinburgh?

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14/02/2022

✨ The BIER HOOSE in Leith is Edinburgh's go-to spot for German and Belgian beers. The pub is modelled on the traditional beer halls of Germany with wooden seating and German street food such as currywurst.

🍺It's all about the good quality beer and enjoying a few of your favourites labels such as Augustiner, Leffe, La Chouffe & Paulaner, among other lesser-known and equally delicious beers.

The beverage menu changes often so you can always find something unique. With over 80 bottles behind the bar, you can enlist the help of knowledgeable bartenders to recommend a beer to suit your tastes. Our favourite is a Hoegaarden beer in a glass with a slice of lime in it, especially in the summer months and a Westmalle Dubbel Dark in the winter.

Edinburgh's pub scene is one of the best with so many pubs to discover and not enough time to explore them all - what's your favourite pub in Edinburgh?

📍 379 Leith Walk, Leith

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08/02/2022

✨ INDABA CAFE BAR in Newington is the cafe counter-part of the Indaba restaurant in Tollcross.

❤ Offering a selection of tapas and nibbles using Spanish and South African ingredients in a light, relaxed atmosphere. Pair your tapas with
their thoughtful selection of wines and beers, or hot drinks. With comfy couches in the front and a dining area out the back.

🍷Indaba Cafe Bar has a wine tasting event on 7th February at 6.30 pm; sherry wines from Barbadillo paired with four dishes £30.

📍 88 S Clerk St, Newington

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08/02/2022

✨ Our bakery of the week is... 📣 The Little Bakery in Queensferry!

The Little Bakery sells amazing homebaked treats such as brownies, cakes, and cinnamon buns and serves up a breakfast and lunch menu.

❤ Our favourite item we tried from the baked goods was the biscoff bun (pictured), with perfect creamy icing and filled with caramel swirls

Their other noteworthy bakery items and dishes are:

🌟 Nutella & cinnamon bun

🌟 Raspberry & chocolate french toast

🌟 Banana biscoff pancakes

🤔 With so many great bakeries, we want to know your favourite bakery in the region?

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04/02/2022

✨ NEW COCKTAIL BAR: THE COCKTAIL MAFIA

🍹This uber-stylish West End bar is the brand new endeavour from the people behind one of our favourite cocktail joints

With over 30 cocktails on the menu, you're spoilt for choice. Below are some of our favourites:

🍸 Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini £10
🍸 Smoke Break £10.50
🍸 Rise and Shine £11

📍 15 Charlotte Ln, West End

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04/02/2022

✨ SEVEN NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFE... is a quaint wee cafe at Tollcross, serving up breakfast & brunch with vegan, gluten-free & organic options.

The cafe is beautifully decorated with flowers on the tables, hanging plants & bright coloured walls. The vibe is friendly, light & welcoming.

We highly recommend Seven Neighbourhood Cafe for those looking for a go-to brunch places with delicious vegan or vegetarian options.

📍7 Home St, Tollcross

❤ Noteworthy dishes:

⭐ Buddha Bowls £7.50

⭐ Vegan Breakfast £8

⭐ Smoothies £3.50

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04/02/2022

🔮 The female-owned SMOKE & MIRRORS cocktail bar opened its doors in Leith 18 months ago and has since become a local favourite.

The cocktail menu is tarot inspired, and the dark, sultry decor and lo-fi jazz/hip-pop music create a cool, sexy atmosphere ✨

They are currently stocking rotating sour beers from alongside draught beers from locals and

A big drawcard of this witchy cocktail bar is their ongoing events:

- Weekly quiz on Tuesday with

- Weekly art class on Wednesday with

- Monthly events including tarot reading with (tickets via Eventbrite)

- Upcoming events include Comedy Night raising funds for LGBTQ charities on 27/02, and on 03/03 (tickets via their profiles)

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