The Best Things To See & Do In Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

What started as a pop up shop at the 2011 Fringe Festival is now a top-notch coffee house in Bruntsfield. Start the day with the alluring smell of artisanal coffee bubbling and brewing away. This snug cubbyhole of a place is as chilled as it is hip. Watch the baristas work their magic at the brew bar from one of the trendy high stools, or gaze outside and people-watch the world go by. The atmosphere is excellent and the coffee is to die for.

Grab A Bite At Montpeliers

It’s easy to see why Montpeliers, or Monty’s, is a firm favourite amongst local Bruntsfield folk. From the sleek, contemporary décor to the delicious food, extensive range of craft beers, and cocktails, this corner-brasserie-come-bar is a fine pick. This is the place to grab a light bite and knock back a tipple or two. Oh, and the brunch is sublime, especially on a Sunday.

Montpeliers, 159-161 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, Scotland, +44 131 229 3115

Paint The Mug Red At Doodles

Enter into oodles of fun at Doodles. Head to this informal ceramic workshop and paint the day away. Choose from a cracking selection of mugs, plates, bowls, eggcups, and more, and decorate them however you see fit. Doodles is the ultimate artistic experience while being a laugh and a half. Bring a gaggle of friends, celebrate a birthday, or do some solo soul searching. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to paint a rainbow or channel their inner Picasso? Every brush stroke is as therapeutic as the next.

Doodles, 27-29 Marchmont Cres, Edinburgh, Scotland, +44 131 229 1399

Coco Chocolatier is a purveyor of all things delicious. Once more, everything is ethically traded and organic too. Since 2004, this artisanal chocolatier has been hypnotizing Edinburgh’s chocolate lovers and building up a band of trusty groupies. The chocolate is hand-wrapped and handcrafted — an extra important touch that is a rarity these days — and is the melt-in-the-mouth kind of wonderful. Most of the chocs happen to be gluten-free, although you would never know. Test out the unique and yummy flavours and you’ll see that this place is as addictive as the treats inside.

There is no better way to end the day than a stellar meal and evening at The Apartment. This intimate brasserie is classy and contemporary. The ever-changing set menu offers new delights every week. Each and every bite is cooked to perfection and the desserts will make the most savoury-toothed person into a sweetaholic. Go wild with the wine and whet the appetite in a way that creates a lasting impression. This independent gem of a restaurant is a must for any foodie. By Tori Chalmers