Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Condé Nast TravelerAug 5

Comedian Phil Wang tells us where to eat and drink throughout Fringe this year—plus the best shows you can still book.

Accessible, buzzy outdoor bar area with unmatched energy.

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Dean VillageSuburbIt is bounded by Belford Road to the south and west, Belgrave Crescent Gardens to the north and below the Dean Bridge…
Noodles and DumplingsRestaurantBest wonton noodle soup, handmade noodles, pull-apart platters.
Mosque KitchenRestaurantInstitution with big portions of curry and nans.
Macau KitchenRestaurantOnly Macanese restaurant in the UK, unusual food.
Pleasance CourtyardSightAccessible, buzzy outdoor bar area with unmatched energy.
Summer HallSightOld medical school with a courtyard pub, Royal Dick.
Brass MonkeyPubBeautiful pub with nooks, crannies, and cushioned floor area.
Monkey Barrel ComedyTheatreFantastic standup room, professional, shows newer and weirder acts.
Pleasance BeneathSightRoom in Pleasance Courtyard, not hot, exciting shows.
Museum of ScotlandMuseumThe National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture.
Calton HillParkClassic spot with beautiful city views, not too strenuous.
Ed Night: We'll Be Alright, DarlingPlaceClever, insightful, and silly stand-up show.
Bella Hull: Mad Cow DiseasePlaceHilarious, self-deprecating stand-up from a writer on SNL UK.
Joseph Morpurgo: Highlander 70PlaceHilarious show built around found objects and old photos.
Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then BedtimePlaceHighbrow observational comedy about everyday life and society.

Pleasance Courtyard