George Square in Southside

George Square in City of Edinburgh, Southside is a cobblestone, lit pedestrian zone. The road has sidewalks. There is no cycle path. It crosses Windmill Street, Charles Street and Crichton Street and ends at George Square Lane, while the other end is a cul-de-sac and is a footpath up to Windmill Street and not passable by car. This road is part of the bicycle route "Quiet Route 6". In the vicinity, you can find 5 cafés, a fast food restaurant and an artwork. The nearest bus stop in the vicinity is Chapel Street (approx. 250 m away).

Bicycle
yes
Road Type
pedestrian zone

Cafés

  • Library Café (coffee shop, wheelchair accessible).
  • The Chocolate Box (coffee shop, takeaway only, wheelchair accessible).
  • 40 George Square Café (vegan options, vegetarian options) (EH8 9JX).
  • Bambi's (coffee shop, takeaway only).
  • Brewbox Coffee (coffee shop, takeaway only, wheelchair accessible).

Fast food restaurants

  • On the roll (Sausage, takeaway only, opening hours: Jan 15 -May 31: Mo-Fr 11–15:30; Aug: Mon–Sun 10–1; Sep 15 -Nov 30: Mo-Fr 11–15:30).

Artwork

  • The Dreamer (artist: Chris Hall).