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Potterrow Port in Old Town

Potterrow Port in City of Edinburgh, Old Town is a paved footpath. It runs in a north-south direction starting from West College Street and crosses South College Street. It ends in a cul-de-sac and connects Southside and Old Town.

Bicycle
yes
Road Type
footpath
Route
north-south

Cafés

  • Origin (coffee shop) at South College Street 6-8 (EH8 9AA) – approx. 100 m.
  • Balcony Cafe (wheelchair accessible) at Chambers Street (EH1 1JF) – approx. 100 m.
  • Museum Kitchen (wheelchair accessible) at Chambers Street (EH1 1JF) – approx. 150 m.
  • Fei Mao Ji (bubble tea) at South Bridge 58 (EH1 1LS) – approx. 150 m.
  • Fun Tea at South Bridge 57 (EH1 1LS) – approx. 200 m.

Museum

  • Talbot Rice Gallery (wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Tue–Sat 10–17, free, web) at South Bridge – approx. 50 m.

Tourist information offices

  • Old College – approx. 100 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Pepe's (chicken, takeaway) at South Bridge 66-67 (EH1 1LS) – approx. 150 m.

Hi-fi shops

  • Richer Sounds (opening hours: Mon–Fri 12–17; Sat 10–17; Sun 12–16) at Chambers Street 1B (EH1 1HR) – approx. 200 m.

Restaurants

  • Rice Noodle Bar (Chinese, takeaway) at South College Street 11 (EH8 9AA) – approx. 100 m.
  • Paradise Palms (outdoor seating, vegan options, vegetarian options, opening hours: Mon–Fri 16–1; Sat–Sun 13–1) at Lothian Street 41 (EH1 1HB) – approx. 100 m.
  • Ciao Roma (Italian) at South Bridge 64 (EH1 1LS) – approx. 150 m.

Public telephones

  • O/S 8-15 Chambers St (fee required) – approx. 150 m.
  • At Bridge End / Chambers St (fee required) – approx. 150 m.

Theatres

  • Old College Quad – approx. 100 m.

Social facility

  • ResLife at South College Street 3 (EH8 9AA) – approx. 100 m.

Convenience stores

  • Tesco Express (opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–24, wheelchair accessible) at South Bridge 60-62 (EH1 1LS) – approx. 150 m.

Library

  • Playfair Library (Operator: University of Edinburgh) at South Bridge – approx. 100 m.
  • Edinburgh Law School Library (Operator: University of Edinburgh) – approx. 100 m.

Pubs

  • The Captains Bar (Wi-Fi, opening hours: Mon–Fri 14–1; Sat 13–1; Sun 14–1) at South College Street 4 (EH8 9AA) – approx. 100 m.
  • The Gilded Saloon (outdoor seating) at Lothian Street 47 (EH1 1HB) – approx. 150 m.

Bus stops

  • Chambers Street – approx. 150 m.
  • Bristo Place – approx. 150 m.

Stationery shops

  • Ryman (opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–18; Sat 10–18; Sun 11:30–17) at Nicolson Street 7-11 (EH8 9BE) – approx. 150 m.

Vending machines

  • Costa Express – approx. 150 m.

Roads nearby

Potterrow
Shish Edinburgh, Maqbool's Supermarket, Sanchuan, Potterrow, Vitality Dental Care, Hangar 5, Baristo, Potter Shop
50 m
South College Street
Talbot Rice Gallery, The Captains Bar, Playfair Library, Rice Noodle Bar, Origin, ResLife, Edinburgh Arts and Picture Framers, Old College Quad
50 m
Potterrow Port
The Chaplaincy
50 m
West College Street
100 m
Brighton Street
Paradise Palms
100 m
Chambers Street
O/S 8-15 Chambers St, Edinburgh Law School Library, Chambers Street, National Museum of Scotland, Nando's, Museum Kitchen, Balcony Cafe, Museum Apartments, At Bridge End / Chambers St, Old College, Richer Sounds, Biblos, The Jazz Bar
150 m
Nicolson Square
Islander, Al Raheem, Graham Anthony, Nicolson Square, Beirut, The Mosque Kitchen, Islamic Relief, Kebab Mahal, Bismallah Foodstore, Scotbet, Phone Science, Al Medina, FHMCD, Sdm Perfumes
150 m
Bristo Place
Bristo Place, Hotel du Vin, Napiers, Bistro du Vin, Elfalafel
150 m
Marshall Street
Dome Cafe and Bar (EUSA), Bayes Centre Bike Store, ICMS - International Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Fettle, Lian Pu, Bristo Square Pharmacy, Richard Verney Health Centre (University Health Service)
150 m
Lothian Street
Bristo Square, The Gilded Saloon
150 m
Guthrie Street
Wee Spoke Hub, Shrub: Event space and Office
150 m
Hastie's Close
The Mash House, La Belle Angèle
200 m
Bristo Port
J. Donald & Co.
200 m
Kincaid's Court
Londis
200 m
Infirmary Street
The Royal Oak, Caffè Nero, Bento Asian Food Bar, Mother India's Cafe, Dovecot Gallery, Blackwells, Enterprise Car Club, Scotland Stories, Dovecot Shop
200 m
Teviot Place
Mezcal, Salut, W. Armstrong & Son, Hewats, Ting Thai Caravan, Medusa, Doctors, The Gruff Goat, Tortilla, Rudi, The Foodie's Bistro, Ting Thai-HQ
200 m
Charlesfield
200 m
College Wynd
200 m
Niddry Street South
The Caves, Rowantree, Jimmy's Express, I❤️Scotland, Forbidden Planet, Best-one
250 m
Scott's Close
Three Sisters, Minto Bike Store
250 m
Charles Street
Rhino Head
250 m

Buildings nearby

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
200 m
Cowgate Primary
250 m
Tron Square
Tron Square Clock
250 m
Anne House
300 m

Churches nearby

Jericho House
150 m

Commercial buildings nearby

Bayes Centre (The University of Edinburgh)
200 m

Courthouses nearby

Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court
200 m

Gardens nearby

Hutton Roof
150 m

Hotels nearby

Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
200 m

Museum nearby

National Museum of Scotland
100 m

Outdoor seatings nearby

Three Sisters
200 m
Teviot Beer Garden
250 m

Theatres nearby

The Studio
100 m
Festival Theatre
150 m
Bedlam Theatre
200 m
Reid Concert Hall
250 m

University buildings nearby

Alison House
150 m
Potterrow Mandela Student Centre
150 m
Charles Stewart House
150 m
Health & Wellbeing Centre
150 m
Minto House
150 m
Adam House
200 m
Bayes Centre
200 m
Dugald Stewart Building
200 m
Teviot Row House
200 m
Informatics Forum
250 m
Neuroscience Building
250 m
Wilkie Building
250 m

Other nearby

Old College Quad
150 m