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The New Town

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The New Town was built in the 18th century and incorporates neo-classical style buildings with tall ceilings and decorative finishes.

It’s a great area to walk around and admire the neo-classical and Georgian architecture: St Andrew Square stands at one end of George Street and Charlotte Square at the other. Princes Street, with its gardens alongside and the castle high above, is a good place for a day’s shopping. There is a wide choice of shops from the luxury historic Jenners to modern day Apple store, boutique shops and high street stores like M & S. There is no shortage of places to stop and eat and of course the gardens are just across the road if you feel like a restful open air lunch beneath the castle.You can even take in a bit more history with a visit to Scott Monument at the east side of Princes Street Gardens.

Round the cornerNightcapA small cocktail bar in a basement on York Place, of neon and bare brick, open every night until three in the morning.1 min by roadSee itCut-glass tumbler with orange peel garnish beside a lit copper candle
Close by
  1. Scottish National Portrait GalleryScottish National Portrait GalleryThe first gallery in the world built for portraits, opened in 1889 in a red sandstone Gothic palace on Queen Street, and free to visit.Under a mile1 min by road
  2. Bartender pours a dark liqueur over crushed ice onto a cocktail garnished with mint and blackberryBramble BarA cocktail bar in a New Town basement on Queen Street, opened in 2006 beneath a dry cleaner's, its door marked only by a small brass plaque.Under a mile1 min by road
  3. Urban Angel CafeUrban Angel CafeA brunch cafe on Hanover Street in the New Town, down a few steps, with brunch, lunch, coffee and cakes every day.Under a mile1 min by road
  4. The counter at Papii, pastries on the counter.PapiiA brunch cafe on Hanover Street serving breakfast all day, known for its home-made waffles and its Benedicts.Under a mile1 min by road
  5. Sesame bun burger with charred patty, frilly lettuce and red sauceHoly CowOne of Edinburgh's first fully vegan cafes, on Elder Street since 2016, with home-made burgers, fresh baking and gluten-free breads.Under a mile1 min by road
Directions
Cut-glass tumbler with orange peel garnish beside a lit copper candleRestaurantsNightcap0.2 miles
Blank white sign reading "tipo" hangs beneath a decorative building corniceRestaurantsTipo0.2 miles
BarsThe Abbotsford0.2 miles
Burr & Co shopfront with wooden entrance and potted topiary treesCafeBurr & Co0.3 miles
Booth seating and framed portraits line a dark-panelled restaurant wallRestaurantsDishoom0.3 miles
Ornate ceiling and leather booths inside a pub with a "Cask Ales" signRestaurantsCafé Royal0.3 miles
Cheese board with brie, cured meats, grapes, pecans, chutney and gherkinsBarsThistle Street Bar0.3 miles
Lowdown Coffee café sign above a basement entrance behind iron railingsCafeLowdown Coffee0.3 miles
Black frontage of Noto restaurant at 47a, with Michelin 2021 plaqueRestaurantsNoto0.3 miles
Stay nearby

Places to stay near The New Town, and when each is next free.

A man walks past Bucken Booths entrance flanked by black lamp postsOld Town Chambers
  • To stay
  • In Edinburgh
  • Under a mile from The New Town
Check datesA round table and chairs stand before tall curtained windows looking onto stone buildings, a sofa and mounted television to the right.Moment George IV Bridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Edinburgh
  • Under a mile from The New Town
Check datesWest End Muse
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Edinburgh
  • Under a mile from The New Town
Check datesA turreted sandstone building with conical spires catches the evening light above rooftops, a large pine tree standing beside it.The Scott Hotel
  • A hotel
  • In Edinburgh
  • 2 miles from The New Town
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