Night alone in Edinburgh

[ISeeTrouble]

Hello all

I will be visiting Edinburgh in October (13/14/15) for a weekend. I was meant to be going with a friend but they cannot make it until a day later due to work commitments. So - I will be alone for a night and don't really want to spend it in the hotel room, but feel a bit daft going out for dinner or to the pub by myself!

Any suggestions as to places I can go without feeling like a lemon? Was looking at the meet up website but not sure if I'm brave enough to tag along to an event, I've never done something like that before! I'm late 30's, married with kids so no single nights either

Thanks all

Drink heavily. Go to Hive with the students. Make poor decisions 👏😂😂

On a slightly more serious note - I would use the time to reflect and enjoy the alone time. Maybe it's me but I have no time alone these days with my DS's 6 and 8

Otherwise you could try

• maison de moggy for a free cat and coffee
• try a Turkish bath at portobello (very few left in this country)
• in good weather Princes Street gardens and museums are a delight
• join one of the many many historical tours

Look at the list magazine or Time Edinburgh to see what's on. Go to a show alone. Eat at a restaurant alone.

PM me if you have queries, Edinburgher since early nineties.

What about going to the theatre or cinema? Gives you something to do and a lot of people go on their own to enjoy the play/film so you wouldn't feel conspicuous. It will also give you a timetable to your evening so you'll need to plan where to eat, the day's activities, etc. Enjoy!

I do a lot of eating alone when away for conferences etc. It does take some getting used to but can be great! Just make sure you have a book or Mumsnet on your phone or something, so you're not staring awkwardly into space while waiting for your food. Mostly, remember that while you may not have gone out alone much, many people do it all the time, so nobody other than you will think it at all odd! I tend to prefer informal places in those circumstances, eg a pub with good food - ymmv. The Filmhouse bar on Lothian Road would be my first thought, especially if there's something on there or nearby that you'd go on to. It's very civilised :-)

Thanks for the really useful advice! Theatre sounds like a good idea and a lot of good tips. Just need to be a bit brave and maybe have a wine or two for dutch courage

I love going to restaurants on my own. Somewhere like Dishoom or Wagamama are great for single diners. Take a book, or sit back and people watch - loads of fun!

During the day the traverse theatre have A play a pie and a pint, where for the price of your ticket you also get a pie and a drink.. lyceum theatre will have a new play called cockpit on.
I've been to both theatres on my own before and both welcoming spaces. Go for dinner, for a walk around the town ( I always feel safe at night) or go and treat yourself to some bath oil from somewhere fancy or a bath ball from lush and a face mask and have a nice evening in your hotel room