Things to Do in Dean Village, Edinburgh Dean Village and the neighbouring West End pair a riverside old town with Georgian terraces. National Galleries Modern One anchors the area, St Mary's Cathedral raises its Gothic spires close by, and The Palmerston serves produce-led cooking in a former bank.
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One World Shop ★ 4.9 · 297
A shop offering a variety of ethical and fair trade products, including jewelry, silk scarves, and gifts, available both in-person and online.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Scottish Design Exchange ★ 4.8 · 360
A retail space showcasing a large collection of artwork and products from over 300 Scottish artists and designers across multiple stores.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5:30 PM
St Mary’s Cathedral ★ 4.7 · 2.6k
Gothic, 19th-century Episcopal cathedral that towers over the city and offers daily choral services.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One ★ 4.6 · 5.0k
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Hadeel
A fair trade business and charity shop offering a wide variety of handcrafted Palestinian gifts, including ceramics, embroidered items, and olive wood products.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Dean Village
The Palmerston ★ 4.5 · 972· £20–70
Situated on a prime corner site in Edinburgh's West End, this former bank is now filled with a different kind of gold.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 11 AM, 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 AM, 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 AM, 12 PM – 3:30 PM · £10-30
Dark, vintage, speakeasy-inspired bar offering a robust wine list, inventive cocktails & craft beer.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 4 PM – 1 AM
Sat 2 PM – 1 AM
Sun 3 PM – 12 AM
Greenwoods Edinburgh ★ 4.7 · 1.5k· £10–20
Traditional English breakfast & inventive brunch dishes served in a bright, stylish cafe.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Dulse ★ 4.5 · 696· £££
In Edinburgh's bustling West End, this unpretentious spot offers an enticing combination of wine bar and seafood restaurant.
Mon–Tue 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Meh. ★ 4.9 · 360· £1–10
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Fortuna Coffee Bar ★ 4.7 · 833· £10–20
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Dirty Dick's Pub ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· £10–20
Quirky, rustic pub, crammed with bric-a-brac and memorabilia, with an outdoor terrace.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Old Pal Bar and Kitchen ★ 4.8 · 473· £20–50
A modern pub-style spot known for its Sunday roast with various meat and vegetarian options, cocktails, and small plates including Asian fusion seafood.
Mon 4 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Croccante & Co ★ 5.0 · 737· £10–20
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant ★ 4.5 · 3.6k· £30–70
Creative Thai cuisine in a rooftop eatery with sleek modern looks and glass walls for castle views.
Every day 12 PM – 12 AM
Cairngorm Coffee ★ 4.4 · 1.8k· £1–10
Modern, white-walled shop serving specialty coffee sips, sweets & grilled cheese sandwiches.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 7 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 7 PM Planning time in Dean Village?
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