The Elephant House
This much-loved Edinburgh institution, named after the 600 elephants in all shapes and sizes decorating its interior, serves coffee and tea sourced from all corners of the globe. Find solace in the back room, where a mesmerising view of Edinburgh Castle unfolds, and let your imagination roam free, just like the countless creative minds before you. It is no wonder that JK Rowling herself found inspiration while indulging in coffee and cake, penning the magical tales of Harry Potter within the cosy embrace of this writer and reader-friendly café.
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