Where can I eat and drink near the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?
Before a show: Mother India's Cafe, 3-5 Infirmary Street. Indian tapas: small, freshly made plates for sharing, from the classics to newer dishes, in the Old Town near the National Museum of Scotland. After it: The Pear Tree (a pint after) and Whistle Binkies (bands till late). Each place's hours are on this page and its own site.
Supper first: Mother India's Cafe
Indian tapas: small, freshly made plates for sharing, from the classics to newer dishes, in the Old Town near the National Museum of Scotland. Book online, or ring 0131 524 9801 for a big group or a special request.
Every day: 12:00 – 21:30 (last orders)
3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
A pint after: The Pear Tree
A pub in a house built in 1759, named for the two old pear trees by its front door. The beer garden has a giant LED screen, and pub food is served inside and out from noon, with a grill beside the screen.
Every day: 12:00 – 01:00
38 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DD
Bands till late: Whistle Binkies
A live music bar down in the old South Bridge vaults, opposite the Tron Kirk: look for the red neon sign and go down the stairs. Entry is free every night, with live bands all week and up to six acts on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday is open mic.
Every night: open into the small hours · Monday: open mic from 21:00; open until 03:00
4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL
Sources
- Mother India's Cafe: motherindia.co.uk/mother-india-edinburgh ↗
- The Pear Tree: peartreeedinburgh.co.uk ↗
- Whistle Binkies: whistlebinkies.com/about-us ↗
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