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Edinburgh on Screen

Edinburgh screen locations, checked and clearly labelled.

See where filming took place and what each source actually supports. Gold cards are active pubs and bars. Blue cards mark streets, landmarks and historical sites.

Pub anchorA real, currently listed establishment with a direct screen connection.
Screen waypointA street, close, landmark, station or historical location. It is not a venue listing.
Scope mattersInterior, exterior, nearby and district-level evidence are labelled separately.
Verified location catalogue

45 places

Production years refer to the film or series. Filming may have taken place in a different year.
Active pub or barDirect location
New Town

Café Royal

19 West Register Street, Edinburgh

Chariots of Fire1981
Interior filming · Interior · Officially documented

Café Royal supplied the setting for a dinner scene in Chariots of Fire. Film Edinburgh identifies the venue, but the checked official account does not identify a particular room or establish that the café portrayed itself, so the app keeps those details unclaimed.

Chariots of Fire
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Active pub or barDirect location
Leith

Central Bar

7-9 Leith Walk

T2 Trainspotting2017
Appears as itself · Interior · Officially documented

Central Bar appears under its real identity while Begbie has a beer. Film Edinburgh identifies the venue directly; the checked account does not establish exterior filming, so this connection is limited to the public-bar interior.

On Location with T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting2017
Played a fictional venue · Scope stated below · Officially documented

A cellar or secondary part of Central Bar supplied the cellar for Simon’s fictional Port Sunshine. This does not mean the whole active pub was renamed or used for every Port Sunshine scene.

On Location with T2 Trainspotting
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Active pub or barDirect location
New Town

Oxford Bar

8 Young Street

Rebus2024
Appears as itself · Exterior / public realm · Officially documented

The Oxford Bar appears as Rebus’s local. Official Edinburgh screen-location material identifies the venue; independent location reporting places Rebus outside it. No interior filming is claimed here.

Rebus (2024)
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Active pub or barDirect location
Grassmarket / Old Town

White Hart Inn

32-34 Grassmarket

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga2020
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Independently corroborated

The Grassmarket outside the White Hart forms the backdrop to an outdoor scene with Lars and Sigrit. The connection is to the frontage and surrounding street, not a claimed interior shoot.

Eurovision Song Contest filming locations in Scotland
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Active pub or barDirect location
Old Town / Advocate's Close

The Devil's Advocate

9 Advocate's Close, Edinburgh

Clique2017
Played a fictional venue · Scope stated below · Officially documented

The Devil’s Advocate was used as Holly’s workplace in the second season. The official guide establishes the narrative role but does not name an episode or define whether every shot used the real interior.

Clique
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Active pub or barDirect location
West Register Street

The Voodoo Rooms

19a West Register Street, Edinburgh

Clique2017
Production association · Scope stated below · Officially documented

The Voodoo Rooms features prominently in the first season and in promotional material for the series. The checked official guide does not provide episode numbers or enough detail to assign a specific room.

Clique
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Active pub or barDirect location
Old Town

Cabaret Voltaire

36-38 Blair Street, Edinburgh

Clique2017
Appears as itself · Scope stated below · Officially documented

Cabaret Voltaire provides the backdrop when Holly first spots the group at the centre of the drama. The official city guide identifies the venue and season but not a precise episode or room.

Clique
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Active pub or barDirect location
Old Town

The World’s End

2-8 High Street, Edinburgh

Outcast2010
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Officially documented

Outcast filmed on the Royal Mile outside The World’s End. Film Edinburgh confirms the exterior location; the evidence does not support a claim that the pub interior was used or that the venue played a named fictional bar.

Edinburgh Horror Films
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Active pub or barDirect location
Southside / Newington

Cask & Barrel Southside

24-26 West Preston Street

Good Omens2023
Played a fictional venue · Exterior / public realm · Independently corroborated

Aziraphale approaches and enters the fictional Resurrectionist. The recognisable West Preston Street frontage was redressed for the production; the published connection is limited to the exterior and entrance rather than an unverified claim about the whole interior.

Good Omens — The Resurrectionist location
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Active pub or barDirect location
Leith / The Shore

Nobles by Bellfield

44A Constitution Street

Sunshine on Leith2013
Production association · Scope stated below · Officially documented

Film Edinburgh’s official location map names Nobles Bar, together with the former Port O’ Leith, as part of Ally and Davy’s favourite-watering-hole material and the “I’m On My Way” sequence.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map
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Active pub or barDirect location
Stockbridge

The Antiquary

72-78 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh

Festival2005
Reported, not confirmed · Scope stated below · Venue-reported

The venue says Festival used the pub as a set. No independent location record was found in the checked sources, so the exact scene and filming scope remain unconfirmed.

The Antiquary: history
Book of Blood2009
Reported, not confirmed · Scope stated below · Venue-reported

The venue says Book of Blood used the pub as a set. No independent location record was found in the checked sources, so the exact scene and filming scope remain unconfirmed.

The Antiquary: history
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Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Cockburn Street

Cockburn Street, Old Town

Avengers: Infinity War2018
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Cockburn Street was dressed for the Edinburgh action sequence, including the exterior used for the fictional fast-food shop. Temporary production signs are no longer present.

Avengers: Infinity War
Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh lists Cockburn Street among the city-centre locations used for F9.

Fast & Furious 9
Hallam Foe2007
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Cockburn Street is one of the Edinburgh locations identified for Hallam Foe.

Hallam Foe

Access: A steep, curved street with uneven paving and kerbs. View from the pavement; do not obstruct shop entrances.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town

Royal Mile / High Street

High Street between North Bridge and St Giles

Avengers: Infinity War2018
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Royal Mile forms part of the wider Edinburgh action geography. This record does not imply that every building on the street appeared.

Avengers: Infinity War
Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh includes the Royal Mile in its official F9 location list.

Fast & Furious 9
Frankenstein2025
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Royal Mile and Canongate were dressed as a period street set during filming in September 2024.

Frankenstein (2025)
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map follows Yvonne through St Giles and the High Street.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: Public street with steep gradients, crowds, setts and frequent event restrictions. Use crossings and keep closes and business entrances clear.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town

St Giles’ Cathedral exterior

High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Avengers: Infinity War2018
Background appearance · Exterior / public realm · Verified

St Giles provides a recognisable Old Town backdrop within the Edinburgh sequence; this is an exterior/public-realm connection.

Avengers: Infinity War
Frankenstein2025
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

St Giles Street and the surrounding Royal Mile area formed part of the production’s period Edinburgh set.

Frankenstein (2025)
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map marks St Giles/High Street on Yvonne’s route through the Old Town.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: The exterior and Parliament Square can be viewed from public paving. Cathedral interior access, services and opening hours are separate; be respectful of worship.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
City Centre

Edinburgh Waverley Station concourse

Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BB

Avengers: Infinity War2018
Exterior filming · Interior · Verified

The station concourse near platform 2 appears in the Edinburgh sequence. Treat it as a working transport space, not a set to recreate.

Avengers: Infinity War
T2 Trainspotting2017
Background appearance · Interior · Verified

Film Edinburgh records Waverley Station among the city locations in T2.

On Location with T2 Trainspotting

Access: A working railway station. Step-free routes exist but depend on entrances, lifts and platforms; check National Rail assistance and do not linger on operational platforms.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
New Town

Waterloo Place

Waterloo Place, New Town

Fast & Furious 92021
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Waterloo Place is one of the central Edinburgh streets officially identified for F9.

Fast & Furious 9

Access: Broad public pavements but active roads and bus traffic. Use crossings and expect temporary event or works diversions.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
New Town

George Street

George Street, New Town

Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh lists George Street among the production’s Edinburgh locations; no single doorway is claimed here.

Fast & Furious 9

Access: Generally broad, level pavements with road crossings and periodic event layouts. This is a street-level location, not permission to enter private premises.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Victoria Street and Victoria Terrace

Victoria Street and Victoria Terrace, Old Town

Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Victoria Street is named in Film Edinburgh’s official F9 location list.

Fast & Furious 9
Cloud Atlas2012
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Victoria Terrace is officially listed among the Edinburgh locations used for Cloud Atlas.

Cloud Atlas
One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Victoria Street and Terrace are among Film Edinburgh’s listed locations for the 2011 film.

One Day (2011)

Access: Victoria Street is steep and setted; the upper terrace is reached by sloping approaches or steps depending on direction. Expect crowds and keep shop entrances clear.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town / Southside

National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF

Fast & Furious 92021
Interior filming · Interior · Verified

Film Edinburgh lists the Museum of Scotland among the F9 locations. The official summary does not identify a room, so no gallery-level claim is made.

Fast & Furious 9

Access: Public museum access is subject to opening hours, events and security. Step-free access and lifts are available; check the museum’s current access information.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Edinburgh City Chambers

253 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ

Cloud Atlas2012
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh identifies the City Chambers on the Royal Mile as a Cloud Atlas location. This guide limits the visitor claim to the identifiable building/public realm.

Cloud Atlas

Access: View the exterior and courtyard approach from public space. Office and event access is controlled; do not assume public interior entry.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Princes Street

Scott Monument

East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ

Cloud Atlas2012
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Scott Monument is officially listed as an Edinburgh filming location for Cloud Atlas.

Cloud Atlas

Access: The monument is visible from level public paths, but the paid tower climb has many narrow spiral steps and is not step-free. Check current opening before planning an ascent.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

India Buildings

Victoria Street / Cowgatehead, Old Town

Cloud Atlas2012
Historical filming location · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh names India Buildings among the city locations used for Cloud Atlas. The record is an exterior landmark, not an invitation into private space.

Cloud Atlas

Access: View from public streets. The surrounding Old Town slopes, steps and setts can make access uneven; no private interior access is implied.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Holyrood Park

Arthur’s Seat

Holyrood Park / Arthur’s Seat

One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Arthur’s Seat is one of the official Edinburgh locations for the 2011 film.

One Day (2011)
One Day (2024 series)2024
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The 2024 series filmed the climb and view at Arthur’s Seat; it is a real hill walk, not a set.

One Day (2024)
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Arthur’s Seat appears in Film Edinburgh’s official location list for the film.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Access: This is a steep hill walk on rough, exposed paths, not a quick city-centre detour. Wear suitable footwear, avoid poor weather or darkness, and check Historic Environment Scotland access notices.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Calton Hill

Calton Hill

Calton Hill, Edinburgh

One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Calton Hill is an officially listed Edinburgh location for the 2011 film.

One Day (2011)
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map places a heart-felt discussion and the song “Misty Blue” on Calton Hill.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: The Regent Road approach avoids the main staircase but remains sloped and surfaces vary. The monuments themselves may involve steps; take care in wind, rain and darkness.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Warriston Close

Warriston Close, High Street

One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh lists Warriston Close among the 2011 film’s Edinburgh locations.

One Day (2011)

Access: A narrow, steep Old Town close with steps and uneven surfaces. Keep the passage clear and respect homes and businesses.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town

Parliament Square

Parliament Square, High Street

One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Parliament Square is officially listed among the Edinburgh locations for the 2011 film.

One Day (2011)
Frankenstein2025
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Parliament Square was used during the production’s Edinburgh period filming.

Frankenstein (2025)

Access: Public paved space around working legal and religious buildings. Security arrangements and events can alter access; keep entrances clear.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
New Town

Moray Place and Forres Street

Moray Place / Forres Street, New Town

One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh identifies Moray Place and Forres Street among the 2011 production’s New Town locations.

One Day (2011)

Access: Residential streets. View quietly from public pavements, avoid photographing into homes and do not treat private doors as attractions.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town / Southside

Old College quadrangle

South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL

One Day (2024 series)2024
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Old College’s quadrangle was used for the graduation-ball material in the 2024 series.

One Day (2024)

Access: A working university campus. Public passage and event access vary; follow university signage and do not interrupt teaching, ceremonies or security operations.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Grassmarket

The Vennel

The Vennel, Grassmarket

One Day (2024 series)2024
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Vennel appears in episode-one Edinburgh material in the 2024 series.

One Day (2024)
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Vennel is named in Film Edinburgh’s official location list for the film.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Access: A long public stair with uneven surfaces and no step-free through-route. Pause without blocking residents or the stair; take care in rain and ice.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town

Greyfriars Kirkyard

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie1969
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Greyfriars Churchyard is officially identified as an Edinburgh location in the 1969 film.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Greyfriars is central to the film’s Edinburgh location set.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Access: A historic burial ground and place of remembrance. Stay on paths, respect services and mourners, and expect slopes, steps and uneven stone.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Canongate

Bakehouse Close

Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Bakehouse Close appears in Film Edinburgh’s official location list for the film.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
Outlander2017
Played a fictional place · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Bakehouse Close was used for Alexander Malcolm’s print-shop setting in season three.

Outlander

Access: A narrow historic close with uneven setts and working cultural premises. Access can change for events; keep entrances and the passage clear.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Niddry Street

Niddry Street, Old Town

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Niddry Street is named in the official production location list.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Access: Steep city street with service traffic and busy late-night venues. Use pavements and crossings and avoid blocking doors.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Candlemaker Row

Candlemaker Row, Old Town

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby2005
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Candlemaker Row is named in Film Edinburgh’s official location list for the 2005 film.

The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby

Access: A sloping public street beside Greyfriars with busy junctions and uneven paving. Use crossings and respect the kirkyard setting.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
West End

The Caledonian hotel exterior

Princes Street at Lothian Road

Hallam Foe2007
Historical filming location · Scope stated below · Verified

Film Edinburgh identifies the Caledonian Hotel among the production’s Edinburgh locations. This waypoint uses the historic screen-era name while acknowledging the active hotel building.

Hallam Foe

Access: View the hotel exterior from public pavements. Guest and hospitality areas are private commercial space; no interior access is implied by this waypoint.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town / Waverley

City Art Centre

2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE

Hallam Foe2007
Historical filming location · Scope stated below · Verified

City Art Centre is officially listed among the Edinburgh locations for Hallam Foe.

Hallam Foe

Access: Gallery entry depends on current exhibitions and opening hours. Step-free access is available; check the venue’s live accessibility information.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
City Centre

Princes Street and Hanover Street opening run

Princes Street / Hanover Street junction

Trainspotting1996
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The film’s opening run uses Princes Street and Hanover Street. Much of the original film was made in Glasgow, so this Edinburgh waypoint is deliberately limited to the officially identified opening geography.

Trainspotting

Access: Busy shopping streets with tram, bus and road traffic. Use crossings and do not attempt to recreate running scenes in traffic.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town / Calton

Calton Road

Calton Road below North Bridge

Trainspotting1996
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Calton Road forms part of the officially identified Edinburgh opening sequence.

Trainspotting

Access: A sloping road with narrow sections, active traffic and limited stopping space. Use pavements and crossings; do not recreate the chase in the carriageway.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Grassmarket

Grassmarket screen location

Grassmarket, Old Town

Outcast2010
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh records scenes on the Grassmarket as well as outside The World’s End.

Edinburgh Horror Films
T2 Trainspotting2017
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The Grassmarket is among the Old Town streets used in T2.

On Location with T2 Trainspotting
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map identifies a Grassmarket exterior used as a Hibs pub.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: Public square with busy hospitality terraces, roads and events. Keep venue entrances clear and remember that a district-level record does not make every pub a filming location.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Historical venue (closed)Direct location
Leith

Port O’ Leith (former pub)

58 Constitution Street, Leith EH6 6RS

Sunshine on Leith2013
Historical filming location · Scope stated below · Verified

The official movie map pairs Port O’ Leith with Nobles for Ally and Davy’s favourite-watering-hole material and the “I’m On My Way” sequence. The former pub is now a historical waypoint, not an active venue.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: Closed long-term since 3 May 2026. View only from the public pavement, do not attempt entry, and do not plan a drink here. Recheck current status before visiting.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Leith / The Shore

The Shore and Commercial Street

The Shore / Commercial Street, Leith

Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map places the song “Letter from America” at the Shore and Commercial Street.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: Canal-side and street pavements are generally level but include crossings, bridges and busy hospitality frontage. Keep waterside edges and traffic in mind after dark.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Leith

Sandport Place

Sandport Place, Leith

Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

The official movie map identifies Sandport Place for the conversation in which Liz encourages Ally’s ambitions.

Sunshine on Leith Movie Map

Access: A residential and hospitality street. View from public pavements, keep entrances clear and respect homes.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Historical site (demolished)Direct location
Tollcross

Former Cav / ATIK site

3 West Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9BP

T2 Trainspotting2017
Historical filming location · Scope stated below · Verified

Film Edinburgh’s location database links the former Cav/ATIK nightclub with T2. The building at 3 West Tollcross has since been demolished, so this is not an active nightlife stop.

Atik: theCav_disco2

Access: The nightclub is closed and the building has been demolished. Treat this as a historical map point only; view the redevelopment site from ordinary public space and do not enter works areas.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town

Tweeddale Court

Tweeddale Court, 14 High Street

Outlander2017
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Forever Edinburgh identifies Tweeddale Court among the season-three Edinburgh locations.

Outlander

Access: A historic close reached from the Royal Mile. Surfaces are uneven and the court serves real occupants; keep access clear and visit quietly.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
West End

Melville Street

Melville Street, West End, Edinburgh

Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified

Film Edinburgh explicitly lists Melville Street among the city-centre areas used for Fast & Furious 9. The official account does not isolate a precise shot or doorway, so this guide makes no more specific scene claim.

Fast & Furious 9

Access: Melville Street is a working public road with pavements, cycle infrastructure and several busy junctions. View from the pavement, use controlled crossings where available and do not enter the carriageway to recreate the film’s driving action. Temporary works or diversions may alter the easiest step-free line.

This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Visit thoughtfully

Use the guide at your own pace.

You do not need to buy a drink at every pub. Skip stops, eat, drink water and choose alcohol-free options whenever you like. Respect residents and working businesses. Do not enter private or closed premises. Check opening, age, event and access information before travelling.