Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Edinburgh – I am often asked, “Is Edinburgh dog friendly?” Edinburgh is a dog friendly city. But we rarely get to spend time exploring Scotland’s capital with the boys traveling as often as we do. It’s been a while since we decided to work from home on the weekend, so when Hotel Indigo invited us to review their boutique hotel in York Place, we jumped at the chance.
The hotel is situated in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Newtown. Shops, restaurants, bars, attractions and parks are right on your doorstep. It is within walking distance of Edinburgh Central Station. The airport tram service also stops outside, making the hotel a good base for exploring Edinburgh.
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Hotel Indigo has 60 rooms ranging from comfortable double rooms to luxurious suites. Facilities include a gym, bar and breakfast room. There is no restaurant in the hotel, but there are many on the doorstep so it doesn’t hurt.
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We stayed in the ‘supaw stays’ package. For £15 a night, you can enjoy a dog-friendly holiday in Edinburgh with your four-legged friend waiting for you. Healthy snacks and use of a dog bed and bowl are part of the ‘supaw stays’ package.
Our superior king room was spacious. There was a large bed, a sitting area, and a minibar (including free snacks).
The decor and soft furnishings feature sophisticated color accents, adding a contemporary twist to the classic Georgian interior.
It was a great place to rest and relax, but first we had the city to explore.
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After leaving the hotel, we swapped the Georgian architecture for the high grounds of the Old Town, the medieval heart of the city.
Our walk through the old town took us to Blair Street, just off Cowgate. One of Edinburgh’s favorite dog friendly restaurants is on Blair Street, so it seemed like the perfect time to stop for dinner.
The City Cafe is an American restaurant serving hot dogs, burgers and milkshakes to Edinburgh residents since the early 80s.
We were able to pick a table inside and went straight to the booth next to the 1950s style jukebox. The music was good and the food and drink options on the menu were even better.
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We both ordered an ice cream float. I ordered a cherry cola and a regular Mr. cola. G. And since it was Friday, we also ordered alcoholic drinks. I ordered a pina colada and Mr G a slightly less fancy beer.
To eat, the fries were topped with chili beef, cheese and jalapenos. They were really cool. Mr G had macaroni cheese and chips and was equally happy with his choice.
After lunch we walked along the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace. The Palace is the official residence of the Scottish royal family and was once the home of Mary Queen of Scots.
From Holyrood our Old Town walk took us to New Calton Cemetery. There is a watchtower built in a strange cemetery in Georgia to keep body shavers safe. Many tombs are decorated with skulls and cross bones.
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Now it was time to rest. The boy was curled up in the dog bed while Mr. G and I sat on the comfortable king size bed watching TV.
We woke up the next morning, went and got ready for tomorrow. The sun was shining and we were looking forward to spending the whole day walking around the city with the boy. But first we needed breakfast.
I’m not sure how good breakfast would be in a hotel without a restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. There was a variety of breakfast offerings, including a variety of culinary options and a variety of continental breakfast items.
We both opted for a cooked breakfast. I chose ‘The Full Edinburgh’ (without the beans) and the haggis was particularly tasty. Mr G’s favorite was the Eggs Royale and the dish did not disappoint.
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Our first stop was Saint James Quarter, right on the doorstep of our hotel. The Gallery will open a lot in the summer of 2021, replacing the eyesore from the 1960s. The new Gallery brought some high end shops and restaurants to the east end of Edinburgh.
The Gallery is dog friendly, with dog watering stations around the property and strollers available for rent in case your four-legged friend doesn’t have enough energy to shop. There are also many dog friendly shops and restaurants, including the very famous English John Lewis where we go.
The boy ran straight to the dog section. It was full of snacks, toys and stylish clothes from brands like Barbour and Joules.
He looked around and chose a sweater and a toy from the Barbour line. His little face was a picture as we took his cake to the register to pay for it.
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Not being fans of shopping, a visit to John Lewis for the day was more than enough retail therapy for us.
The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland is just a few doors from Hotel Indigo. It was one of my favorite places to visit in Edinburgh as a student, but it’s been a few years since I visited. Waiting on the doorstep gave me the perfect opportunity to visit a gallery that was long overdue.
The gallery is not dog friendly, but there is a leafy square next to it, so we took turns visiting it while the other sat with the boy, basking in the early autumn sun.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a must-see when visiting Edinburgh. It is full of interesting artwork depicting famous Scots over the centuries, including Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, The Proclaimer and Billy Connolly. The gallery also has an interesting and slightly macabre collection of death masks, including those belonging to Edinburgh serial killers Burke and Hare.
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And if seeing so many polite Scottish faces isn’t enough, the inside of the gallery is just amazing.
After the art of coffee, a short walk down Edinburgh’s fashionable George Street, is Burr & Co, a trendy coffee shop that welcomes both people and food.
With a hop, skip, and a jump from the George Street side of the street, we arrived at the green oasis that is Princes Street Gardens. We stopped at the East Garden to listen to a great street performer singing Con Te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye) in perfect Italian and then on to the West Garden.
The west garden has a children’s playground, a beautiful fountain and a flowery clock, bringing back fond childhood memories. We bid our time just as little Buddy was about to appear. And the familiar call of the cuckoo, the cuckoo, brought me back to those carefree youth days.
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After leaving Princes Street Gardens we returned to the city center and the historic Old Town, which used to be my favorite hangout when I was home.
We then heard the piper, the second street artist of our day. Pipers played lively music where High Street meets Greenmarket, just opposite where the infamous murderer William Burke was hanged after the death of his partner in crime, William. Hare turned King’s Evidence and confessed to the crime in exchange for his freedom.
There are some unexpected things to do in Edinburgh on the High Street. One is the amazing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and the other is St Giles Cathedral, founded by King David I in 1124. Despite its gray exterior, down to its Victorian stone cladding, it’s a gem The interior of the cathedral is architectural and visiting it is like stepping back in time.
St Giles has seen much of Edinburgh’s history over the centuries, from the British invasion to religious unrest and the Jacobite Rebellion. Recently, St Giles had the world’s attention after Queen Elizabeth made a state visit there for 24 hours.
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The High Street outside St Giles Cathedral was full of tourists so it seemed like a good time to stop for a drink. We made our way to Cockburn (pronounced co burn) Street and up the steep steps of Fleshmarket Close (which isn’t as scary as it sounds).
We were on our way to Jinglin’Geordie’s Bar, one of our favorite traditional bars in the old town.
Jinglin’ is It was named after George Heriot, goldsmith to King James VI. It is said that Harriet was so rich that her pockets were so full of gold that she made a screeching sound every time she walked.
There was a table inside so I ordered a drink. White wine for me and local lager for Mr G – aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasure to relax.
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After our liquid drinks it was time for dinner. Booked a table at Brewhemia at the bottom of Fleshmarket Close.
Brewhemia is one of the most dog friendly places we have visited. A warm welcome, praise, water, biscuits and a bed. The boy was in his element.
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