Places to eat in Stockbridge- Edinburgh

In this weeks Edinburgh Vlog we take a walk along the beautiful Stockbridge area in Edinburgh. We take a look at some of the lovely local businesses where you can eat either a quick snack, coffee or a full meal.
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[@MAINER4779]

No matter where I am, I try to support local businesses. Especially small ones. You know the money is all or mostly staying in the community. National or global chains can take care of themselves. Tony always talks about & tries local businesses because he loves Edinburgh so much. No matter the subject of his blog, that love always shines through. I think it's one of the things that make his blogs so fanrastic.

[@lindawallace5048]

Food looks fab in Stockbridge. It’s lunchtime, I’m now starving and I’m off to make a cake!

[@languagepolicy]

I Love Stockbridge. Thank you for bringing us that beautiful place!! 😍

[@slydermartin6008]

It's 5:00 am. Coffee and your video. Should have had breakfast first because my stomach is growling like a zoo. The Raeburn is wonderful. I miss Edinburgh! Grrrrr!

[@karenwhite7023]

Hello from across the pond 😀

[@hananeblanton5129]

I'll keep eating cheese even if I feel rubbish! Can I say how much I love this statement?! I'm a cheeseaholic!

[@amygreen4408]

Your excitement about all the wonderful things to try is infectious!🤩 If you haven't visited Stockbridge, Massachusetts yet, you should at to it your places to visit. It is a lovely historic town. Home to Norman Rockwell. I have visited since I was a teen in the 1980's, but it was such a charming place to visit. I would be not much has changed. I am adding Stockbridge to our places to visit in Scotland. All the best to you and the family!💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@darkprinzeschen]

I will never have enough of these videos haha just worth it to see your enthusiasm about food. Love it. It also helps me to get to know new places, and most important places that are still open after lockdown.

[@melissajones4041]

I just love these videos!

[@MelissaLim89]

Stockbridge is really pretty :) close to the Botanic Gardens too

[@fairydreams8025]

Very beautiful place

[@emmamason3480]

We ate at Hectors when we came in the summer, the food was amazing! The cheese shop you showed came highly recommended by our friends who live locally. We loved Stockbridge and spent a day looking in the many charity shops then walked back into town via Circus Lane for Instagram photo opportunities. There’s an Anthony Gorman man in the water on the other side of the bridge like the one you filmed in Leith earlier in the year.

[@federicolorenzetti5786]

Hi, I’ve been to Edinburgh 3 years ago and Stockbridge is definitely one of the best places that I’ve never seen in the city. Thanks for working around there and remind me that lovely part of Edinburgh!

[@2210courtney]

Every time you show the menu’s I look for the pie’s. I enjoyed them immensely and here where I live in the U. S. They are not offered.

[@fairinwoods1459]

I’ve been to the Good and Proper Deli! Love it. Excellent Gluten Free lunch including amazing soup. I hope it’s still in business. Saw the fore sale sign. Hoping it is just the building for sale.

[@OnMyFeet82]

Im really loving your engaging walks. So thorough and refreshing. I think there should be more videos like these about other peoples home towns. Ive been enjoying your anecdotes about the area you live and grew up in. The only person who can tell you about an area is the person who lives there. Im going to Edinburgh next week and these little villages are enticing me more than the actual city itself!

[@amygreen4408]

There is so much to. see in the city centre, it is perfectly understandable why many of.the videos happen there. Many of us don't live in a place with such an exquisite city centre!

[@MJMwildskull]

Missing Edinburgh, especially this time of the year. Me and my mate rarely see each other but for the last 4 years have made it a tradition to meet in Edinburgh for the Christmas market and hangout. Love your videos, great work!

[@LisaBrounstein]

Loved this so much! When we visited in summer 2019 we wandered around Stockbridge. We stopped in La Barantine and had a lovely coffee and scone. Wonderful memories. Can’t wait to visit again ❤️

[@allysonrollitt210]

Wow, that Scotch egg!!! One for my list when I visit next year.

[@treelimbtlc]

That was a lovely video Tony. So nice to see an area I have been wondering about. Will definitely check out that part of town.

[@destinytodestination]

I really enjoy your presentation. Very nice videos you upload. Great video friend. Loved it

[@lornacuesta6372]

Thank you for featuring this place. I love walking around Stockbridge everytime we visit Edinburgh. Been to Hector´s and tried again last Boxing day but it was full. Hope to make it again next summer when we come to Edinburgh.

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Great vid as always Tony. We love Stockbridge. One good tip for your viewers is to visit the vintage\charity shops in Stockbridge. With it being one of the more upmarket areas you can often find a designer bargain in those shops 😊

[@cheese_and_crackers3270]

I love your videos i find them So relaxing. Thankyou

[@TCat-yv1uf]

Great video , looks a fantastic place to visit.

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

I love your dedication to small businesses and companies! LOL I'm the exact same way when it comes to a cheese platter Tony, put it in front of me and I will finish it!! 😂 That scotch egg was massive too! I hope you both are getting enough sleep with the new bub! Keep up the great work!

[@lindahart6049]

Great suggestions!

[@davejohnson9632]

I got a filled croissant from Soderberg too when I was up there a few weeks back. Wish I'd had it toasted now but was that hungry I couldn't wait. They looked so good I couldn't resist, very tasty.

[@PS3GamingScotland]

Stockbridge is a great place to visit. Fantastic video! :)

[@gillfinlayson7894]

Thank you Tony!! By the time I get to Stockbridge all will be well. I can enjoy food pleasures in Spring, I hope? Don't forget Mellis! Cheese heaven. ♥️

[@keithramsay3340]

the Ping On is a great restaurant its been there from around the early 70s originally owned by Kenny Mak who was a gem of a guy, looking forward to trying the thai food we've been to Thailand the last 3 years and really miss the street food my wife especially in to the pad thai

[@jastoddart]

Love Hectors

[@t.reynolds829]

We love you walks and drives Tony. Thank you! If we were staying in Old Edinburgh, how far is Stockbridge, (walking)? Just curious, what sort-of food do they serve at Hector’s? Is it a chain? My DH is the same as yourself in regards to cheese. If it’s even in close vicinity to where he is, it will be eaten! 😉 Be safe. Be well.

[@jbeattie1244]

I used to live in a studio flat in stockbridge and the nite life was fantastic....it came to life especially when the Edinburgh festival fringe was on....and I moved on after my landlord sold up an he moved back to his homeland of Finland hence why I never stayed :+(

[@the16bitprick36]

Mama Mia!!!! I'm gonna have to nip down to Stockbridge on one of my days off to try that scotch egg, that is a game changer by the looks of it 😳

[@ClanBroonford]

It was lovely.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Stockbridge is wonderful, though as you suggest, there is much more to explore in the vicinity, including the Royal Botanical Gardens, which are only a short walk away. Might I suggest your next time down that way (you might want to get your map out now) you start on the other side of the Stockbridge bridge from where you ended you walk. Commence at the bottom of India Street, which is actually a dead end - the street terminates with a fence - that is an elevated vantage point looking out over the area The area in around the stairs taking you down to street level is also a highlight. Across the street are shops and, at garden level on the corner of St. Stephen St., the Bailie pub and eatery. There is a J. Mellis Cheese Shop, a Farrow & Ball paint shop and various other boutique-type vendors offering a variety of goods including fitted kitchens. There is also the wonderful Circus Lane, at the far end of which is St. Stephen's Church (now a dance studio, I believe) and St. Vincent Chapel on the left (St. Vincent Bar on the right). Follow along to the left down the near side of St. Stephen St. to the end (the Bailie), then cross over and go back the way. The first left is the entrance to what was once the market. A quick peek in there reveals tucked away homes. Get back onto St. Stephen St. and go as far as Clarence St. Turn left onto it. Follow its length and then cross over the intersection into Saxe Coburg Terrace, which leads into Saxe Coburg Place. At the far end on the left are stairs leading down to Glenogle Road (the large red brick structure is the Glenogle Swimming Baths). But the attraction here is the Glenogle Colonies (or Stockbridge Colonies). Each short street, 12 in all, terminates at the Water of Leith. Folk living downstairs go in one side of their buildings; those upstairs enter from the other side, so they each have their own garden and need never see their neighbour. From there, going left will feed you back to Hector's and Stockbridge. But also look in at Reid Place, the first of the row houses. Here the tenements face the Water of Leith. And further along on the left is Malta Terrace, a short cul-de-sac with New Town-style housing to one side. On your right just prior to that is Arboretum Way, which feeds up to the west side and gift shop/restaurant etc. at the back entrance Botanical Gardens, though that - the gardens - could be another adventure if you've not already done it. You have indicated that you are not so familiar with Stockbridge, so I'm hoping this rather lengthy comment might assist you in planning one of your tours. Cheers!

[@ClanBroonford]

Thank you so much. I love learning stuff. 👍

[@paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0]

Do a feature on Ping on, Stockbridge locals swear on it!

[@toffeepopzzz]

I haven't been to Stockbridge yet but I follow the Pastry Section on Insta, someone else must have recommended them. Their cakes do look very, very nice!!

[@michaelfenwick3888]

Pastry Section is incredible!

[@paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0]

Not confusing about the reaburn hotel, Edinburgh is in phase 3 no alcohol, this means food only. Goof video fella!

[@connorwhyte131]

I’m moving to haymarket in a couple of weeks, any chance of doing a video showing what to do in that side of town?

[@ClanBroonford]

See what I can do. 👍

[@MAINER4779]

Tony, are you the one who recommended Mary's Milk Bar in Stockton? If not, would you recommend it or not?

[@toffeepopzzz]

I've heard good things about Mary's.

[@ryanscott6578]

I'm also not a fan of sitting in places on my own. Cafes and coffeeshops I can sometimes handle, and cinemas, but never restaurants. It feels too odd

[@JanGu1954]

I don't get the"don't likes". They must be on a diet. 😄

[@RandomJane104]

I've never understood why anyone would travel and not eat/shop at local places they can't at home. My dad will go to big chains on the rare occasion he leaves his city. It's weird to travel to another city to eat at Burger King and shop at Walmart. If I want to do something like eat in a nice place I don't let being alone stop me. I take a book and enjoy my meal.

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

Any chance of a statue of Sean Connery in Fountainbridge?

[@ClanBroonford]

I am studying up on the man as we speak.

[@iwantoutnow]

£35 for a meal? it is worse than Lodon, and those are very standars places. insane

[@donaldmichaellumsden2714]

I like this video but Most of the videos on the internet about Efinburgh are about Old Town I want to see where You grew up ,the pub You wentt to on Sat .afternoon and Your fav takeout , because thats REAL life , not touristy places .I'm sure You didnt grow up in a castle . What is it like to live in Edinbugh ? Do You have any site suggedtions that apply ? Mike

[@ClanBroonford]

I try to avoid personal stuff. The videos are for people planning to visit Edinburgh. It’s not about me and my life. I understand what kinda stuff you want, just not the kinda stuff I do. Sorry.

[@ClanBroonford]

However you might enjoy the Scottish memories interviews I do. That’s Scottish personalities sharing memories of growing up in Scotland.

[@donaldmichaellumsden2714]

@@ClanBroonford Actuslly I wasnt proposing that You put Your personal profile on display , but the general profile of regular people in Edinbugh (in general ) Life for most people is rather dull . They get up in The mornining and go to work , come home on the bus or drive home and watch tv , then do the same thing the next day . On the weekend they go shopping for groceries at Tesco or wherever . Take a run in the park , or go to the pub .have a take away on the way home . I'm not suggesting You show me Your personal life ., but the general life style that the average person living in Edinburgh has . It's not all castles and icecream . I'm sure there are. niehbourhoods in Edinburgh that can show life in Edinburgh . Mike

[@donaldmichaellumsden2714]

@@ClanBroonford Do You know any sites that might apply ? As i''m having trouble finding such a site .

[@ClanBroonford]

Sorry. Sites for what exactly?

[@ronniejonasson1529]

Can you conjure away covid !) please. I want to go there again.

[@ClanBroonford]

If I could do that, I think I would be a rich man.