A Musselburgh landmark for over 100 years, S Luca’s ice-cream parlour is worth a visit whatever the weather. The family-run company has made its name with both delicious classics (vanilla, chocolate and the like) and outré experiments – try the I’rn Brew sorbet.
S Luca, 32-38 High St, Musselburgh, EH21 7AG. s-luca.co.uk
Premier Inn Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Carberry Rd, Inveresk, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 8PT. 1.5 miles
A friendly neighbourhood bar overlooking the Firth of Forth, the Dalriada is perfectly situated for walkers and bathers on Portobello Beach. Enjoy the beer garden on sunny days or take in the regular music sessions on cooler evenings.
Dalriada, 77 Promenade, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2EL. dalriadabar.co.uk
Premier Inn Edinburgh (Newcraighall), 91 Newcraighall Rd, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH21 8RX. 1.9 miles
A short walk along the road from Newhaven Harbour, this cosy bar-restaurant overlooking the storm-tossed sea to Fife serves a fantastic array of cocktails and a seafood menu including highly popular pots of mussels by the half-kilo. A delight.
Old Chair Pier, 32 Trinity Crescent, Edinburgh, EH5 3ED. oldchainpier.com
Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront, 51-53 Newhaven Place, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX. 0.5 miles
It would be enough that this city-centre restaurant serves an impeccable menu of Thai cuisine and international cocktails, but what really makes Chaophraya special is its rooftop location – head there at dusk and watch the skyline light up.
Chaophraya, 4th Floor, 33 Castle St, Edinburgh, EH2 3DN. chaophraya.co.uk
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street), 121 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 4AD. 150 metres
If gin’s your thing, there are few better bars than the Jolly Botanist. Its menu features close to 80 brands of mother’s ruin (including some locally sourced numbers), each matched with an appropriate tonic and garnish.
The Jolly Botanist, 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT. thejollybotanist.co.uk
Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (The Gyle), 1 Lochside Court, Edinburgh, EH12 9FX. 4.3 miles
Reportedly a favourite of Quentin Tarantino, the Cameo cinema is a Tollcross mainstay. Check out the specially programmed seasons and events, peruse the mainstream and arthouse releases, or just soak up the buzz in the busy bar.
The Cameo, 38 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9LZ. picturehouses.com
Premier Inn Edinburgh Central, 82 Lauriston Place, Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh, EH3 9DG. 320 metres
The leading light in Edinburgh’s comedy landscape for over 20 years, The Stand is where to go to watch touring comedians from both the UK and further afield, as well as catching rising talents before they hit the big time.
The Stand Comedy Club, 5 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB. thestand.co.uk
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (York Place), York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU. 150 metres
Formerly a row of disused vaults, the Waverley Arches are now home to a trendy and ever-changing set of boutiques, cafés and pop-ups. We recommend a delicious banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) from Gannet and Guga with a bubble tea from the Tempo Tea Bar.
Waverley Arches, East Market St, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS. newwaverley.com
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Royal Mile), 33 East Market St, Edinburgh, EH8 8FR. 2.4 miles
From the top of Scotland to the tip of Cornwall, from vibrant cities to the wilds of Wales, find what you’re looking for in Premier Inn’s brand new UK One Great Thing guide. Whatever your idea of the perfect weekend away is, you’ll find it here.
