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Edinburgh's lively southwest crossroads, where the Old Town, Meadows, and Bruntsfield meet. The restored King's Theatre and Cameo Cinema anchor performance and film, while student flats, international food shops, and paths into the Meadows give the area an easygoing, lived-in energy beyond the festival center.

Edinburgh's lively southwest crossroads, where the Old Town, Meadows, and Bruntsfield meet. The restored King's Theatre and Cameo Cinema anchor performance and film, while student flats, international food shops, and paths into the Meadows give the area an easygoing, lived-in energy beyond the festival center.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Tollcross

  • Usher Hall in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Usher Hall

    ★ 4.6 · 5.7k
    Concert Hall

    Acclaimed auditorium hosting classical music, with occasional jazz, comedy and pop shows.

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  • Assai Records in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Assai Records

    ★ 4.8 · 491
    Record Store

    A record shop known for its wide selection of vinyl records, books, memorabilia, and t-shirts, which also hosts record signing events and live music performances.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
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  • Edinburgh Farmers' Market in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Farmers' Market

    ★ 4.5 · 1.4k
    Market

    Weekly outdoor farmers' market with area-sourced produce, meats & cheeses, plus baked goods & beer.

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Armchair Books in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Armchair Books

    ★ 4.7 · 1.5k
    Bookstore

    Cozy, family-run bookstore with a quirky vibe offering a huge selection of rare & secondhand titles.

    Every day
    10 AM – 6:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Tollcross

  • Hey Palu in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Hey Palu

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· £20–30

    Mellow venue specialising in cocktails made with Italian liqueurs, plus beer, wine & digestifs.

    Every day
    4 PM – 1 AM
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  • Dragonfly in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Dragonfly

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· £10–20

    Elegant, plant filled 20s-style cocktail bar-lounge with chandeliers and weekend DJ sessions.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 1 AM
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  • Timberyard in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Timberyard

    Michelin ★
    British· £100+

    A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
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  • Seven neighbourhood cafe in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Seven neighbourhood cafe

    ★ 4.7 · 718
    Breakfast· £10–20

    Colourful, art-lined hangout for coffee, cakes & light bites like avocado toast, sandwiches & pasta.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
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  • Books N' Cup Cafe in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Books N' Cup Cafe

    ★ 4.9 · 1.9k
    Café & Bakery· £1–10

    A cafe in Edinburgh that blends reading with coffee and pastries, offering a cozy atmosphere for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 10 PM
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  • Quinn’s cafe in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Quinn’s cafe

    ★ 4.9 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· £10–20
    Every day
    8 AM – 2 PM
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  • The Coffee Mill in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    The Coffee Mill

    ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· £10–20

    Cosy family-owned cafe serving soups, sandwiches & salads, plus all-day breakfast in casual digs.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 5 PM
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  • the source coffee roasters in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    the source coffee roasters

    ★ 4.8 · 753
    Coffee Shop· £1–10

    Experience coffee redefined through unique cultivation and processing methods.

    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
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  • Black Rabbit in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Black Rabbit

    ★ 4.9 · 450
    Coffee Shop· £1–10

    Black Rabbit is Edinburgh's original alternative vegan deli and coffee shop that offers your daily favourites without the animal ingredients.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
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  • The Raging Bull in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    The Raging Bull

    ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
    Cocktail Bar· £10–20

    Fashionable, convivial cocktail spot specializing in espresso martinis & drink-making classes.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 1 AM
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  • NQ64 Arcade Bar - Edinburgh in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    NQ64 Arcade Bar - Edinburgh

    ★ 4.7 · 1.7k
    Cocktail Bar· £10–20

    Quirky bar & arcade awash in colourful neon lights, offering cocktails, craft beers & retro games.

    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 AM
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  • Muna's Ethiopian Cuisine in Tollcross, Edinburgh

    Muna's Ethiopian Cuisine

    ★ 4.9 · 2.6k
    Ethiopian· £20–30
    Mon
    1 PM – 10:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    12:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 10:30 PM
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Map of Tollcross with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Hey Palu
  2. 2Dragonfly
  3. 3Timberyard
  4. 4Usher Hall
  5. 5Assai Records
  6. 6Edinburgh Farmers' Market
  7. 7Armchair Books
  8. 8Seven neighbourhood cafe
  9. 9Books N' Cup Cafe
  10. 10Quinn’s cafe

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