A Local Guide to Leith
Food scene
This traditional farmer’s market is on every Saturday 10am – 5pm at Dock Place and sells everything from artisan breads to local produce, and creative crafts.
72 habitants recommandent
Leith Market
Commercial StreetThis traditional farmer’s market is on every Saturday 10am – 5pm at Dock Place and sells everything from artisan breads to local produce, and creative crafts.
Found under a brick railway arch on what used to be the Caledonian Leith line, this multi-level venue hosts live music, theatre, Thursday quizzes and a weekly pop up market.
96 habitants recommandent
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkFound under a brick railway arch on what used to be the Caledonian Leith line, this multi-level venue hosts live music, theatre, Thursday quizzes and a weekly pop up market.
This small, independent and family run restaurant serves cocktails, wine and a small menu of high-end dishes. Chef Roberta Hall represented Scotland in the BBC's Great British Menu in both 2020 and 2021, where she was a finalist. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. (Their sister restaurant Eleanore on Leith walk is also worth a visit.)
35 habitants recommandent
The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadThis small, independent and family run restaurant serves cocktails, wine and a small menu of high-end dishes. Chef Roberta Hall represented Scotland in the BBC's Great British Menu in both 2020 and 2021, where she was a finalist. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. (Their sister restaurant Eleanore on Leith walk is also worth a visit.)
A contemporary Scottish bistro serving wine and a seasonal set menu using locally sourced ingredients.
17 habitants recommandent
Borough
50-54 Henderson StA contemporary Scottish bistro serving wine and a seasonal set menu using locally sourced ingredients.
A relaxed fine dining restaurant with views of the water of Leith. They offer farm to table fine dining with an a la carte, tasting and bar menu that changes every few weeks to showcase the best o Scotland’s seasonal produce.
6 habitants recommandent
Heron
91A Henderson StreetA relaxed fine dining restaurant with views of the water of Leith. They offer farm to table fine dining with an a la carte, tasting and bar menu that changes every few weeks to showcase the best o Scotland’s seasonal produce.
They offer a fine dining experience that doesn’t rely on tradition. Guests are welcomed by a personal and intimate atmosphere, and invited to explore a seasonal tasting menu of Modern European cuisine. Inspired by the chef’s travels, their dishes include flavours that originate in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.
49 habitants recommandent
Aurora
187 Great Jct StThey offer a fine dining experience that doesn’t rely on tradition. Guests are welcomed by a personal and intimate atmosphere, and invited to explore a seasonal tasting menu of Modern European cuisine. Inspired by the chef’s travels, their dishes include flavours that originate in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.
This modern, Mexican taqueria serves street style small plates as well as amazing margaritas.
32 habitants recommandent
Bodega - Leith
14-15 Albert PlThis modern, Mexican taqueria serves street style small plates as well as amazing margaritas.
An authentic and cosy Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Edinburgh, specialising in innovative Spanish Tapas. They also have a live house guitarist playing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
57 habitants recommandent
Tapa
19 Shore PlAn authentic and cosy Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Edinburgh, specialising in innovative Spanish Tapas. They also have a live house guitarist playing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
This compact Italian restaurant offers Neapolitan style pizzas, antipasti and desserts. Also a great take away option.
22 habitants recommandent
Razzo Pizza Napoletana
59 Great Jct StThis compact Italian restaurant offers Neapolitan style pizzas, antipasti and desserts. Also a great take away option.
Quirky décor in an informal café bistro with brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktail menus available.
281 habitants recommandent
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceQuirky décor in an informal café bistro with brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktail menus available.
Bittersweet Leith
Tasty Italian small plates and cocktails.
Sightseeing
Home to Her Majesty Queen and the Royal family for over 40 years as their floating residence, the Royal Yacht Britannia is a 5-star visitor attraction based at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, built on reclaimed dockland. See where Prince William and Prince Harry spent their summer holidays every year. Explore where kings and queens, world leaders and celebrities were entertained, from Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor to Presidents Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton. You can also treat yourself to some tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tea Room while you’re there. £18 adult, £16 student, £49 family, £9 child, free for under 5’s.
630 habitants recommandent
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveHome to Her Majesty Queen and the Royal family for over 40 years as their floating residence, the Royal Yacht Britannia is a 5-star visitor attraction based at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, built on reclaimed dockland. See where Prince William and Prince Harry spent their summer holidays every year. Explore where kings and queens, world leaders and celebrities were entertained, from Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor to Presidents Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton. You can also treat yourself to some tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tea Room while you’re there. £18 adult, £16 student, £49 family, £9 child, free for under 5’s.
This public park is right on the doorstep of our home. It was once the prime place to play golf in Edinburgh. Today, it is one of the city's many public parks that is used for exercise, sports and relaxing.
96 habitants recommandent
Leith Links
4 Links GardensThis public park is right on the doorstep of our home. It was once the prime place to play golf in Edinburgh. Today, it is one of the city's many public parks that is used for exercise, sports and relaxing.
A beautiful walkway and footpath that will take you along Leith and towards Stockbridge. Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley’s much-loved series of standing figures (6 TIMES) watch over the river as it winds its way through Dean Village. The path is fairly well signposted and is a mixture of tarmac and compressed earth, so there are very few middy patches.
9 habitants recommandent
Water Of Leith Walkway
Water Of Leith WalkwayA beautiful walkway and footpath that will take you along Leith and towards Stockbridge. Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley’s much-loved series of standing figures (6 TIMES) watch over the river as it winds its way through Dean Village. The path is fairly well signposted and is a mixture of tarmac and compressed earth, so there are very few middy patches.
Scottish gin produced by The Port of Leith Distillery at their Tower Street Stillhouse in Leith has a gift shop and guided tour available.
Lind and Lime Gin Distillery
Scottish gin produced by The Port of Leith Distillery at their Tower Street Stillhouse in Leith has a gift shop and guided tour available.
Stroll to the shore, Leith’s waterfront and Edinburgh’s historic port. Here you’ll find loads of restaurants, pubs, dockside bars and can enjoy the independent vibe and maritime history.
69 habitants recommandent
The Shore station
Stroll to the shore, Leith’s waterfront and Edinburgh’s historic port. Here you’ll find loads of restaurants, pubs, dockside bars and can enjoy the independent vibe and maritime history.
Cafes and Lunch Spots
A scratch bakery selling freshly baked bread, pastries, sandwiches and excellent coffee. They have a few branches all over the city but our local is on Duke Street.
30 habitants recommandent
Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table
148 Duke StA scratch bakery selling freshly baked bread, pastries, sandwiches and excellent coffee. They have a few branches all over the city but our local is on Duke Street.
Big hot sandwiches (you can easily share one between two). Walk ins and take away available. They sell out fast and change their menu weekly.
8 habitants recommandent
Alby's
8 Portland TerraceBig hot sandwiches (you can easily share one between two). Walk ins and take away available. They sell out fast and change their menu weekly.
They specialize in making plant based alternatives to meat, creating delicious grilled ‘cheeze’ and cold sandwiches as well as mac and ‘cheeze’.
FacePlant Foods
37 Duke StreetThey specialize in making plant based alternatives to meat, creating delicious grilled ‘cheeze’ and cold sandwiches as well as mac and ‘cheeze’.
A wine bar and café located on the Shore serving coffee, wine and food.
71 habitants recommandent
Toast
65 ShoreA wine bar and café located on the Shore serving coffee, wine and food.
The Pastry Section
A contemporary bakehouse selling amazing cakes, tray bakes and pastries.
Hobz Bakery
Great bread pastries and coffee.
Bars and Pubs
An upscale pub with ship-inspired décor, plus craft cocktails. The menu is inspired by periods of time in and around Leith; from tea and spice routes, the gin craze, sherry trade and key role Leith played in the whiskey boom.
27 habitants recommandent
Nauticus
142 Duke StAn upscale pub with ship-inspired décor, plus craft cocktails. The menu is inspired by periods of time in and around Leith; from tea and spice routes, the gin craze, sherry trade and key role Leith played in the whiskey boom.
They serve cocktails inspired by Leith’s history, as well as local beers and French wines.
8 habitants recommandent
Three Marys
63-65 Henderson StreetThey serve cocktails inspired by Leith’s history, as well as local beers and French wines.
A female-led, independent cocktail bar in the heart of Leith with a tarot inspired menu, local craft beer, and a range of events.
8 habitants recommandent
Smoke & Mirrors
159 Constitution StA female-led, independent cocktail bar in the heart of Leith with a tarot inspired menu, local craft beer, and a range of events.
This Taproom showcases Campervan brewery’s classics alongside the finest of Scotland and the UK’s craft beers, as well as a selection of wine, local spirits and soft drinks. They also open their doors to local food vendors and pop ups to keep supporting Edinburgh’s thriving food & drink scene, as well as live music from great local talent. A rough and ready vibe with lots of seating outside, or inside their warehouse.
11 habitants recommandent
Campervan Brewery Taproom
112 Jane StThis Taproom showcases Campervan brewery’s classics alongside the finest of Scotland and the UK’s craft beers, as well as a selection of wine, local spirits and soft drinks. They also open their doors to local food vendors and pop ups to keep supporting Edinburgh’s thriving food & drink scene, as well as live music from great local talent. A rough and ready vibe with lots of seating outside, or inside their warehouse.
This bar and fermentaria showcases some of Campervan’s classics alongside a full array of weird and wonderful beers from all over the world. With a focus on Scottish produce, suppliers and sustainability, they also sell a range of spirits and wines. They don’t serve hot food but you can order a take away to eat in their bar.
6 habitants recommandent
Lost In Leith Bar & Fermentaria
82 Commercial StreetThis bar and fermentaria showcases some of Campervan’s classics alongside a full array of weird and wonderful beers from all over the world. With a focus on Scottish produce, suppliers and sustainability, they also sell a range of spirits and wines. They don’t serve hot food but you can order a take away to eat in their bar.
Moonwake Beer Co. | Brewery & Taproom
An independent small-batch brewery with a relaxed atmosphere.
A laid back tap room nestled in the side streets of Leith selling great craft beer.
Newbarns Brewery and Taproom
A laid back tap room nestled in the side streets of Leith selling great craft beer.
Shopping
Argonaut Books
15-17 Leith WalkAn independent bookshop at the foot of Leith Walk.
Scotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant, this beautiful shop is worth a visit even if you’re not buying anything! They also have a café attached.
189 habitants recommandent
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowScotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant, this beautiful shop is worth a visit even if you’re not buying anything! They also have a café attached.
Seb’s Urban Jungle
187-189 Leith WalkThey sell plants and gifts, as well as having their own café in house.
Art, books, ceramics, greeting cards, plants, stationery and gifts. Mostly source in Leith, Edinburgh and Scotland.
Logan Malloch Ltd
13 Leith WalkArt, books, ceramics, greeting cards, plants, stationery and gifts. Mostly source in Leith, Edinburgh and Scotland.
Leith Bottle Shop
30 Great Junction StreetOne of our favourite off licenses selling a great selection of local beers (we love Pilot and Vault City beers!) and interesting wines at a range of prices.
Cornelius Beer & WIne
One of our favourite off licenses selling a great selection of local beers (we love Pilot and Vault City beers!) and interesting wines at a range of prices.
The closest supermarket to our home just a five minute stroll away, where you can buy anything you need if you're cooking in during your stay.
333 habitants recommandent
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StThe closest supermarket to our home just a five minute stroll away, where you can buy anything you need if you're cooking in during your stay.