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CAFES, BARS & CLUBS
0131 555 5289
40-42 Queen Charlotte Street,
Edinburgh EH6 6AT
contact@thehideoutcafe.co.u
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When the travails of life get too much and you
need a quick escape from reality, The Hideout
Cafe offers succour. Leithers are spoilt for choice
when it comes to charming cafes, but The Hideout
holds a special place in the hearts of many locals.
When the weather turns blustery, there’s no cosier
place to be. In addition to tea, the dog-friendly
cafe serves artisan roast coffee that goes down
easy and warms the soul before imparting a
welcome caffeine kick to the brain. Open till 5pm
through the week and till 6pm on weekends, The
Hideout does a roaring trade in fresh sandwiches,
homemade soup and moist, crumbly cakes.
Beside a counter groaning under the weight
of flaky pastries and decadent tray bakes, a
gleaming espresso machine and large chalkboard
displaying the day’s specials can be found. Take
as long as you like over ordering; inside The
Hideaway, time moves at its own unhurried pace.
FORTH FLOOR BAR
Edinburgh Dining
30 - 34 St Andrew Square
Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
veynichols.com
Tel: 0131 524 8350
If you’re looking for a great cocktail in Edinburgh,
the vertiginous Forth Floor Bar is where such
libations can be found. For purveyors of decadent
cocktails served in tall glasses and imbued with
herbs, sugar syrup and grenadine, the Forth Floor
is the only floor worth stopping on. Located in
Harvey Nichols’ luxurious department store, the
Forth Floor comprises a stunning contemporary
brasserie, restaurant, food hall, wine store and
cocktail bar. From its perch atop Scotland’s
capital, the bar boasts a view that extends as far
as the sparkling waters of the Forth whose name
it shares. While one side of the floor overlooks
the bustling city centre, the opposite side affords
views across to the Port of Leith. With the bar
open till 12 most nights of the week, it’s become
a favourite post-dinner haunt, providing a relaxing
spot in which to enjoy Mojitos, Margaritas and a
cocktail of beguiling vistas.
THE HIDEOUT CAFÉ
