Social activities
Edinburgh Language Academy offers a weekly social activity programme to our students at peak months of July, August and September. The social programme attracts a small charge in addition to the course fees and includes visits to main sightseeing attractions, historical monuments and places of interest.
Social Life
Over the last few years, The Grassmarket has become the central area for nights out. Most of the city’s clubs and music venues are here.
Grassmarket Area Bars and Cafes
Frankenstein’s is very popular with international language students and has regular international nights and drinks promotions.
Café Jacques
This lovely café offers traditional and continental breakfasts and affordably priced lunches in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
French Connection
French Connection has been serving delicious, fresh crêpes and galettes from centre of the Grassmarket since 1994.
Made in Italy
Renowned for serving the best cappuccino in Edinburgh, family owned & operated Made in Italy is the perfect spot for an al fresco coffee, mid-shopping pick-me-up, or authentic Italian pizza.
Beehive Inn
Re-opened in May 2007, the Beehive is a place where you can relax in an atmosphere that is informal yet quietly efficient.
Biddy Mulligan's
Situated in the heart of the Grassmarket, Biddy Mulligans has been “The Irish Bar” since its establishment in 1993.
Last Drop Tavern
The Last Drop Tavern serves up good beer, rich history (the last public hanging was held here) and great haggis, neeps and tatties!
The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is the place to enjoy some of the best live music performances, real ales and traditional meals in Edinburgh!
The Cowgate
Travel out of The Grassmarket and into The Cowgate and you will find many of the late night venues such as The Three Sisters, The Garage and The Living Room. Victoria Street houses The Liquid Rooms.
Cinema
There are many modern multiplex cinemas in the city; each area has its own such as Vue in Omni Centre at the top of Leith Walk and in the Ocean Terminal and The Odeon on Lothian Road. There are also two art house cinemas in the city centre, The Filmhouse and The Cameo. Morningside has one of the last cinemas in private ownership, The Dominion, which is very popular in the local area. The Fountainbridge entertainment centre has al lot to offer: from another Vue Cinema to bowling, and cafes and restaurants.
