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The Spence
In the MICHELIN Guide
About The Spence
The Spence is at 39 St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD. It is in the selection of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide (Modern British).
Why it's on our list
- In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)
- Modern British
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Spence before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Spence are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- St Andrew SquareTram50 m1 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail250 m3 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Castle800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min