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Things to Do in Greenside, Edinburgh

Greenside features Georgian architecture and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with easy access to Princes Street and major attractions like Calton Hill and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

Greenside features Georgian architecture and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with easy access to Princes Street and major attractions like Calton Hill and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Greenside

  • Calton Hill in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Calton Hill

    ★ 4.8 · 6.7k
    Viewpoint★

    Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.

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  • Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh

    ★ 4.9 · 2.7k
    Bookstore

    Serves free tea and has nice places to sit and read.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Greenside

  • LYLA Restaurant & Rooms in Greenside, Edinburgh

    LYLA Restaurant & Rooms

    Michelin ★
    Fine Dining· £ £ £

    Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the…

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    7 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Platform 41 Coffee in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Platform 41 Coffee

    ★ 5.0 · 1.0k
    Coffee Shop· £1–10
    Mon
    7:15 AM – 3 PM
    Tue–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Howie’s in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Howie’s

    ★ 4.6 · 4.9k
    British· £20-40

    Locally sourced, seasonal offerings presented in a convivial, bright setting with a relaxed feel.

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  • British illustration for Gardener’s Cottage

    Gardener’s Cottage

    British· €8-€50
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Artisan Roast Broughton street in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Artisan Roast Broughton street

    ★ 4.7 · 987
    Café & Bakery· £1–10

    Stylish cafe for coffee aficionados, serving fresh-roast, single origin beans in hipster ambience.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
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  • Nectar in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Nectar

    ★ 5.0 · 307
    Bar· £20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Edinburgh Street Food in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Street Food

    ★ 4.6 · 3.0k
    Food Hall· £10–20
    Every day
    12 PM – 10 PM
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  • Frenchie in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Frenchie

    ★ 4.7 · 604
    Restaurant· £30–70

    Hip wine bar & restaurant serving creative modern eats in a fashionable space with late hours.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Simply Greek in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Simply Greek

    ★ 4.8 · 1.2k
    Greek· £10–20

    Compact, casual diner serving traditional Greek skewers, wraps & desserts, with vegetarian options.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Cosmo All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant in Greenside, Edinburgh

    Cosmo All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant

    ★ 4.3 · 8.6k
    Buffet· £20–30

    Stylish, modern chain dining room with cooking stations producing a range of global dishes.

    Mon–Fri
    1 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Map of Greenside with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Calton Hill
  2. 2LYLA Restaurant & Rooms
  3. 3Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
  4. 4Platform 41 Coffee
  5. 5Howie’s
  6. 6Gardener’s Cottage
  7. 7Artisan Roast Broughton street
  8. 8Nectar
  9. 9Edinburgh Street Food
  10. 10Frenchie

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