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Food and Drink
What’s a trip to the seaside without
something tasty to eat? Head for Shrimp Real residents say...
Wreck, which serves fresh seafood including
lobster, squid, and crab – a step up from
your standard haddock and chips! Megan Milne, host of The ESPC
Property Show podcast, is a proud
Portobello resident: “We’ve lived
Pick up delicious pizza by the slice at here for two years and absolutely
Civerino’s Slice, or if you love artisanal bread love it! There is such a lovely local
and pastries, there’s nowhere like Twelve
Triangles for a treat. community, and we barely need to
leave the neighbourhood. There’s
a large Aldi for our weekly shop,
Malvarosa is ideal for a cosy date night, while and we also have a gym, pub,
The Espy is a popular and family-friendly hairdressers, butchers, fishmonger,
place for casual dining. The Boathouse is greengrocers and (of course!) the
a fun-filled beach bar that’s packed to the beach, all within five minutes of our
rafters in summer. flat. We particularly love Aemilia,
a gorgeous little pasta place, and
For a chic place to enjoy cheese and wine, Two Sisters which is perfect for
Stockbridge favourite Smith & Gertrude gifts. If we do need to venture into
has a second location on the High Street, the city centre, there’s a super
offering an elegant yet laidback location to reliable bus service that takes us
Outdoor Figgate Park is a short walk from the main
thoroughfare and offers a tranquil place to unwind, while The Portobello Tap is a snug straight onto Princes Street.”
While much of the focus is placed, naturally, local pub with a ‘secret’ beer garden and a
on Portobello’s golden beach and Victorian take a breath of fresh air. This picturesque menu of award-winning local craft beers.
promenade, there’s lots of other outdoor park is a wildlife haven and incredibly peaceful
adventures to be enjoyed in this pocket compared to the busy beachfront.
of Edinburgh.
Transport
For families, there’s an array of local play Part of Porty’s appeal is its proximity to
parks: Towerbank Play Park is a great spot to Edinburgh city centre, with a variety of
let the littles burn off steam. You can find a options to get you into town. Incredibly
soft play inside the Swim Centre too. well-connected on the buses, you can get to
Princes Street in around 25 minutes.
A quick walk up to Brunstane station (around
15 minutes) will mean you can take the train,
which gets to Waverley in under ten minutes.

Cyclists can take advantage of a commute
under 25 minutes but be prepared for a
busy route!

For drivers, your journey should take 20
minutes, but traffic can be heavy at peak times. Ready to find your next home in Portobello? Visit espc.com to get started today!

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