Edinburgh Things to Do

Situated just off the Grassmarket, this looks like a very studenty bar, but actually has a wide mix of clientele. The juke box and candles on the large tables give it a laid-back ambience. There are some good soups and bar snac... more

This monthly Thursday night club provides techno, electro and drum & bass on the main floor from Mr Meltdown and Covalent, with special live guest Transgenic (Pillbox). In the back, things are a bit mellower with Sanskrit and M... more

Held on the top floor of well-loved and well-respected Edinburgh club venue The Attic, Dysfunction brings you a big dose of punk, nu metal, skatecore, indie and hardcore every Thursday. If your taste runs to all things industri... more

This is an informal Jazz & Folk music haven. These music genres may not be usual bed-fellows, yet they lie together quite comfortably across the four levels of this bar. There are often informal sessions, so be prepared to spri... more

Three minutes from the city bypass to the south of the city is Melville Golf Centre an attractive nine-hole course. The fairways, bunkers and greens are cunningly placed to give the feeling of playing on a large course. A strol... more

On the outskirts of Edinburgh near the city bypass, you'll find this lovely parkland course and club, which is private but open to visitors. Here you'll play around woods and water on a challenging par 70 course. If you are sho... more

This is a vegetarian place with a relaxed atmosphere and modestly priced dishes. The Cornerstone cafe has won awards for child-friendliness and excellent service. The food on offer here is a delicious range of home-baked cakes,... more

This inexpensive self-service restaurant is situated in the peaceful surroundings of the crypt of St Giles' Cathedral. Light basic snacks on offer include salads, quiches and filled rolls. There is a small range of beverages in... more

At the Charlotte Square end of Queen Street, the Drum and Monkey is perfectly placed to serve up a wee snifter to the local office crowd on their way home from work, and does a roaring lunchtime trade as well. Lots of dark wood... more

Logie Baird's is a welcoming and attractive bar, housed in a refurbished 1923 bank edifice that is now the Bank Hotel. Pull up a stool beside the dark island bar or find a secluded table in one of the nooks and crannies. When t... more