With its golden sandy beach and two-mile-long Victorian promenade, bustling bars, cafés, restaurants, bistros and bakeries, Portobello has become one of the coolest places to live in Edinburgh.
The area is ever-changing, with quirky independent shops and markets opening all the time – and as a result, it's a fabulous place to visit for a family day out.
There is no shortage of things to do in 'Porty', and we’ve put together a list of some of the best places to check out.
Take a look through our photo gallery and let us know your favourite Portobello spots in the comments section before you go.
1. The best of Portobello
Scroll through our gallery to see 23 spots in Portobello that we love. Photo: Third Party
2. PortaLibri
Where: 167-169 Portobello High St, EH15 1EU. What: Enjoy books, brews and bites at this fabulous secondhand bookshop and cafe on Portobello High Street. Photo: PortaLibri
3. Oscar's Gelato
Oscar's Gelato Where: 3 Brighton Place, Edinburgh EH15 1LH. What: Local. Luxurious. Indulgent. Perfecto. This award-winning business, which also has a shop on Portobello Prom, has a constantly changing range of over 30 flavours. They use the best ingredients, sourcing locally where possible. Photo: Oscar's Gelato
4. Dougal's Pub
Where: 163 Portobello High Street EH15 1EU. What: An old man's pub for all ages, this new addition to Porty has quickly become a local favourite. It is open seven days a week, shows all the biggest sporting events, and features live music. Photo: Dougal's Pub