Best places in Penicuik

Discover the best places in Penicuik, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 53 places in the city.

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Pentland Hills Regional Park
Park
Regional park featuring 9 peaks of over 1500 feet & offering views of Edinburgh & surrounding area.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Giovanni Italian Bistro
Italian restaurant
😠 Years ago I tried to book a table for two. They only had a table for four. Refused my booking. Never been there since.
4.70 (273 reviews)
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Pentland Hills Cafe Express
Cafe
👍👍 Cannot comment of the visitor information centre as we were out of season while visiting... However, I can tell you that this location is beautiful with some lovely walks (make sure that you look at the map which indicates the states of the paths... Which range from small pavements/roads all the way...
4.60 (406 reviews)
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Koshi - Nepalese Restaurant, Penicuik
Nepalese restaurant
👍👍 Highly recommended. Food is delicious 😋. We will definitely be back soon.
4.80 (176 reviews)
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Old Penicuik House
Historical landmark
👍👍 The café has been shut since 2020. Still a nice walk with interesting man-made features.
$$ $$
4.60 (316 reviews)
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Penicuik Storehouse
Store
👍👍 Lovely and inviting staff. The cheesecake is to die for, absolutely mouthwatering. The cappuccino is wonderful too. Highly recommend this place!
4.70 (169 reviews)
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Royal Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Bar & grill
👍👍 From the beautifully spicy Crispy Shredded Beef to the tender Sunday Roast accompanied by an army of veg, and juicy burgers served with generous portions of skinny (or chunky if you prefer) fries which put the Golden Arches to shame - well seasoned and very moreish - there's something to keep everyo...
$$ $$
4.50 (318 reviews)
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The Craigie Hotel
Hotel
Edwardian house offering relaxed rooms and a casual restaurant/bar, plus free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
4.40 (586 reviews)
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Fishers Direct Tackle Shop
Fishing store
👍👍 Recently purchased the Greys K4ST Fly fishing combo kit. After a visit to the shop I purchased this online and was really impressed with this combo kit for such a cheap price. Customer service was really good as I called the shop to make sure it was all confirmed and was posted out to me. Great shop...
4.80 (126 reviews)
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Navaar House Hotel
Hotel
Informal inn in an 1800s building featuring a restaurant, a bar & a beer garden.
$98/night
4.50 (268 reviews)
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Castlelaw Hill Fort
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great destination for a sunny day outing. Close to city. Sweeping views, many walking and hill climbing tracks. Views near Glencorse reservior are especially beautiful.
4.40 (229 reviews)
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Screwfix Penicuik
Hardware store
Home improvement chain for DIY, electrical, bathroom & kitchen products, plus tools & hardware.
$ $$$
4.40 (228 reviews)
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Krazy Kidz
Children's amusement center
👍👍 My husband and I Had a lovely first time experience with our 1.5 year old son, had a lovely time, staff were so friendly and helpful. would highly recommend. good size for under 3 and the bigger kids as well.
4.40 (209 reviews)
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The Old Crown Inn
Pub
😠 Really bad customer service not friendly and told what to do in a very ubrupt manner. I would never visit this pub again an would advise others to avoid it. I found the staff not helpfull
$$ $$
4.40 (201 reviews)
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Glencorse Reservoir
Reservoir
Reservoir with boat rentals for trout fishing & a scenic, dog-friendly path for walking & bicycling.
4.90 (71 reviews)
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Gurkhas Nepalese & Indian Restaurant, Penicuik
Nepalese restaurant
👍👍 I absolutely love the food at Gurkhas, I tried the dumplings and I am glad I ordered the starter version! If it was not for the steep stairs up to the restaurant I would go the regular. I will make do with their takeaways. Well done Gurkhas!
4.70 (82 reviews)
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Lidl
Supermarket
4.10 (795 reviews)
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The Flotterstone Inn
Inn
Homely, old-world inn with exposed stonework and beams serving locally sourced food, plus garden.
4.10 (752 reviews)
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Glencorse House
Wedding venue
🫤 Venue and catering staff are spot on. Unfortunately the lady (wedding coordinator?!) was not helpful at all and I actually often felt she went out the way to make our planning more difficult. Often after emails from her, i would end up more stressed and upset. Every other supplier we had booked woul...
4.60 (90 reviews)
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Navaar House Bar & Bistro
Restaurant
👍👍 Great food, lovely service and excellent cask Ale
4.60 (80 reviews)
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