When in Edinburgh, all book-lovers flock to the infamous Elephant House to sit and dine where J.K. Rowling wrote the entire first book of the Harry Potter series, The Philosopher’s Stone. As book worms ourselves, we knew we had to go there too!
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, it is not a surprise that this is a popular haunt for local artists and writers!
This is the main back dining room where J.K. Rowling spent many afternoons penning the Harry Potter series with her young daughter.
A few of the cafe’s many elephant figurines.
From the vantage point of the back dining room, it is easy to see how J.K. Rowling became inspired by the magical town of Edinburgh. Just out of the window, you can see the medieval cemetery where it is believed many character’s names from the book series were inspired (Tom Riddle, McGonagall, Severus, Crookshanks, etc.). Past the cemetery are endless winding streets and alleys lined with old stone homes similar to the fictional Godric’s Hollow and Hogsmeade. Edinburgh is simply whimsical!
What I Ordered
See the Elephant House menu here.
A morning cup of coffee complete with an Elephant House brochure.
An English Breakfast
Asya and I at the Elephant House
Anjali
The Elephant House is fairly inexpensive, but it is still slightly overpriced for what you get since it is a huge tourist attraction for travelers visiting the city. I did not mind at all and honestly, I am always content as long as I get a proper breakfast!
Selene + Abroad 