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To add to the experience we also dined at the castle, as a treat. The castle offers an option of children's menus, either a standard three-course menu, with kids' favorites (fish fingers, sausages etc), or a half adult portion, they really did offer an option to suit all.

The children were so well behaved, totally engrossed in the castle's history, and the memorabilia which is displayed in each of the rooms. Followed by historic tales and ghost stories by the castle staff, it set the kids up with tales and stories to keep them amused all the way home!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19178 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17610 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17610 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17501 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16660
The stone built artisans cottage was once a cooperage for the long gone brewing pub next door. Lovely walks along the beaches and fields away from the Edinburgh crowds, but within walking distance of the city (four-five miles).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16660 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15452
They are now based in Victoria Street and Altaf has got a wee bit up hisself as he has turned a £2k a week cafe into a mega money making machine, prices are now at their optimum and I go maybe four times a year when previously I could be there twice a week. Still the best though.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15447
Cheap, cheerful, and unbeatable. Very popular with locals and students, but with a very diverse customer profile (based on looking at who's in!). Worth coming to Edinburgh for. No, really!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15447 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15446
Consistently tasty, very friendly staff, great for a romantic meal for two, or for a small number of friends, not so good for large parties, which means it's nice and quiet. Lamb tikka is superb, great pilau rice and succulent sultana naans. Wonderful!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15446 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13793
Forget about breakfast in your hotel, cooking your own toast and lukewarm coffee. The Kings Wark do not just do a fantastic fry up, but a wide variety of other options as well (veggie, kippers etc).

Great staff, and the food is excellent, freshly cooked rather than sitting around under warming lights. Plus as much freshly made coffee as you can drink.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13793 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13772
Amazing choice of Bagels, good coffee and not too pricy. Just a brilliant place to hang out and relax (hope my drawing makes it on to the wall).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13772 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13761
As Parisian as the Seine, as Scottish as Cairngorm, this is a shining gem in a grottier bit of the city.

Great food, great service - well worth looking it out, but do book.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13761 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13752
While the food is good, the range of booze is amazing; especially if you fancy a jeroboam of champagne to wash down your chips.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13752 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13745
Ideal for those travelling to the Athens of the North on budget.

Good veggie food too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13745 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13744
Always mobbed and for good reason.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13744 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13742
I am a Canadian who visits every January. The weather is not unpleasant: last year there were days and days of glorious sunshine.

The best place to stay is in the Old Town. This is where all the real-life characters of the city hang out. Sit on a bench in Hunter Square or one close to St Giles and just observe the people. Walk down the High Street from the castle to Holyrood.

A great place to eat is Always Sunday close to the Fringe Office, spend Friday/Saturday night listening to the band at the small Scotsman Lounge on Cockburn.

See you there...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13742 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13431
It's not on a main road or thoroughfare, but don't let that put you off. You'll find it tucked just behind the Royal Museum of Scotland and the Festival Theatre.

Friendly and inviting staff - and great food. No artificial flavouring here just fresh tasting food...oh and ice cold Kingfisher on tap as well!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13431 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13419
Nice place too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13419 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13255 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13255 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13254
They do some great traditional Scottish food and have been awarded an AA rosette for food and service quality.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13254