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.

The PalmerstonCafé & Bakery
Panda & SonsCocktail Bar
One World ShopSpecialty Store

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Top things to do in Dean Village

One World Shop
★ 4.9 · 294
Specialty Store
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
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Scottish Design Exchange
★ 4.8 · 328
Gallery Shop
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
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St Mary’s Cathedral
★ 4.7 · 2.5k
Cathedral
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
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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One
★ 4.6 · 4.8k
Art Gallery
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Hadeel
Craft Workshop
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
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ScotlandShop
Home Goods
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Where to eat & drink in Dean Village

The Palmerston
★ 4.5 · 921
Café & Bakery· £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 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Panda & Sons
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· £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
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Greenwoods Edinburgh
★ 4.7 · 1.4k
Brunch· £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
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Dulse
★ 4.5 · 625
British· £££
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
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 3.5k
Thai· £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
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Cairngorm Coffee
★ 4.4 · 1.7k
Coffee Shop· £1–10
Modern, white-walled shop serving specialty coffee sips, sweets & grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Fierce Beer
★ 4.7 · 805
Cocktail Bar· £10–20
A city-center bar known for its wide and rotating selection of craft beers, including lagers, stouts, and gluten-free options, along with whiskies and cocktails.
Mon–Thu
1 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
1 PM – 11 PM
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Cambridge Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Gastropub· £20–30
Welcoming, airy, stylish gastropub with gourmet burgers and steaks, craft beers and roaring fire.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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Tonic
★ 4.5 · 801
Cocktail Bar· £10–30
Compact venue for an eclectic list of cocktails, resident DJs playing eclectic sounds and live gigs.
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
5 PM – 1 AM
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Baba
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Lebanese· £20–40
Warm, rustic-chic stop offering Mediterranean plates alongside charcoal grill dishes & cocktails.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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