Waterstones

About

Bookstore cafe with stunning edinburgh castle views. a book lover's dream.

Why go

• Gorgeous view of the castle
• Perfect for taking lovely photos
• Temple for book lovers

Must try

• Mini red velvet cake
• Coffee with a castle view
• Grab a flat white
• Chai
• Butterscotch iced latte

Pro tips

• Arrive early for window seats
• Window seats are not elevator accessible
• Get there before opening
• Check your receipt for the toilet access code
• Buy the book of the month and get a free drink

Good to know

• Window seats fill up quickly
• Gets really hot in the window area
• No wall plugs by the windows

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (5587 reviews)

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