Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
Random places to try
Ornella’s Kitchen
Unassuming Italian restaurant focusing on super authentic pasta dishes with a twist of Sicilian street food.
Flawd
A vibrant waterside natural wine bar, bottle shop and small-plate eatery on Islington Marina.
Leopard Pie
Neighbourhood pizzeria offering warm welcomes, renowned wood-fired pies, and unique sides.
Dragon Oriental
Authentic Hong Kong cuisine meets western influences - the go-to spot for vast menu options and crowd-pleasing cha chaan teng classics.
Sugar Junction
Coffee shop and vintage tea room serving brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in the heart of the Northern Quarter
The Green Lab
Health hub with rejuvenating juices, salads, and reformer pilates in a two-tiered wellness space.
House of Fu
Award-winning ramen, healthy Super Bowls, rice dishes, great cocktails, and daily karaoke
Independent shopping
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Queer Lit
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.
Grab a drink after work
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Fierce Bar
Award-winning satellite bar of esteemed Scottish craft brewery hosting drinkers, dogs, comedy nights and art exhibitions.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Movement Bar
Muso-friendly watering hole led by three Manchester luminaries with a packed events calendar.