Right smack in the middle of festival madness and 5 mins from The Pleasance to the East and the Udderbelly even closer to the West, lies Nile Valley, the only place in Edinburgh to get a decent falafel. Pop in on yr way between the two venues for a low-key fast food lunch, or enjoy the calm oasis of the downstairs, candle-lit caverns over dinner.
Just across the cobbles on Nicholson Street is the no fuss boozer and free festival venue "The Pear Tree". Free live music on the outdoor stage, a comedy and cabaret venue upstairs, reasonably priced beer and a burger shack for the falafel-ed out, it's the perfect place to plan the day ahead or to share your triumphs and rasperries with other punters after a hard day's festival going.
Nile Valley
6 Chapel Street
Edinburgh, EH8 9AY
The Pear Tree House
34 West Nicolson Street
Edinburgh, EH8 9DD
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