Guidebook for Leith
Food Scene
Not to get confused with 'Origano Go', which is their take away. Casual & cosy atmosphere. Serve pasta, pizza, salads & sharing platers. ££
250 recommandé par les habitants
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkNot to get confused with 'Origano Go', which is their take away. Casual & cosy atmosphere. Serve pasta, pizza, salads & sharing platers. ££
STACK Dim Sum Bar
42 Dalmeny StSome rate as the best dim sum in town. ££
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StCheery unpretentious cafe. £
Chop House Leith
102 Constitution StFine dining. Delicious steak & sides. £££
Community space with a coffee shop & its only across the road! Hosts events eg a monthly flea market, vintage clothes fair, along with a variety of art shows and workshops. £
66 recommandé par les habitants
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StCommunity space with a coffee shop & its only across the road! Hosts events eg a monthly flea market, vintage clothes fair, along with a variety of art shows and workshops. £
Located around The Shore area of Leith. Cosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food. Serves brunch. ££
203 recommandé par les habitants
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlLocated around The Shore area of Leith. Cosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food. Serves brunch. ££
Great authentic Napoli pizza (also does take out) & reasonably priced! Very tiny inside. £
22 recommandé par les habitants
Razzo Pizza Napoletana
59 Great Jct StGreat authentic Napoli pizza (also does take out) & reasonably priced! Very tiny inside. £
Artisan Roast Leith Walk
This is the place to go for a GOOD coffee - on the expensive side! ££
Takeaway offering classic Venezuelan arepas, empanadas & street food-inspired dishes. £
Orinoco Latín Food
281 Leith WalkTakeaway offering classic Venezuelan arepas, empanadas & street food-inspired dishes. £
Beautiful interior with expertly restored stained glass windows! Open for brunch Fri - Sunday.
199 recommandé par les habitants
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StBeautiful interior with expertly restored stained glass windows! Open for brunch Fri - Sunday.
Located just beyond The Shore. Informal quirky cafe / bistro where you can drink teapot cocktails. Open for brunch Fri - Sunday.
281 recommandé par les habitants
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceLocated just beyond The Shore. Informal quirky cafe / bistro where you can drink teapot cocktails. Open for brunch Fri - Sunday.
Fine dining. Edinburgh born chef! Michelin-starred dining with modern European cuisine using classical French techniques & the finest Scottish ingredients. ££££
155 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreFine dining. Edinburgh born chef! Michelin-starred dining with modern European cuisine using classical French techniques & the finest Scottish ingredients. ££££
Fine dining. Michelin-starred, contemporary Scottish restaurant, celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients for an exceptional dining experience. ££££
278 recommandé par les habitants
The Kitchin
Fine dining. Michelin-starred, contemporary Scottish restaurant, celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients for an exceptional dining experience. ££££
Fine dining. Cocktails, wine & a small menu of high-end dishes. £££
35 recommandé par les habitants
The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadFine dining. Cocktails, wine & a small menu of high-end dishes. £££
Fine dining. Contemporary bistro serving wine & a seasonal set menu using locally sourced ingredients. £££
17 recommandé par les habitants
Borough
50-54 Henderson StFine dining. Contemporary bistro serving wine & a seasonal set menu using locally sourced ingredients. £££
Fine dining. Artful bistro plates with locally sourced produce served in a cosy space with reclaimed materials. £££
49 recommandé par les habitants
Aurora
187 Great Jct StFine dining. Artful bistro plates with locally sourced produce served in a cosy space with reclaimed materials. £££
Located at The Shore. Place to go for a DECENT coffee - on the expensive side.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Williams and Johnson Coffee Co.
1 Customs WharfLocated at The Shore. Place to go for a DECENT coffee - on the expensive side.
Serves traditional Sicilian cannoli's to rum baba's to the classic arancini, the award-winning bakery specialises in Italian celebration cakes, pastries and savouries. £
79 recommandé par les habitants
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StServes traditional Sicilian cannoli's to rum baba's to the classic arancini, the award-winning bakery specialises in Italian celebration cakes, pastries and savouries. £
Little Fitzroy Coffee
46 Easter RdDecent coffee - open from 7am. ££
The largest of the three shops located around Leith. Serves delicious bread & pastries. ££
14 recommandé par les habitants
Twelve Triangles bakery & provisions
22-24 Easter RdThe largest of the three shops located around Leith. Serves delicious bread & pastries. ££
Heron
Michelin-starred "relaxed fine dining". Great views over the water of Leith. ££££
Drinks & Nightlife
The Joker And The Thief
71 Elm RowLively & good for a casual drink! ££
This is one of my favourite pubs! Top pub food with occasional gigs upstairs. ££
96 recommandé par les habitants
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkThis is one of my favourite pubs! Top pub food with occasional gigs upstairs. ££
Cafe / bar Open 2pm - late. recommend the sharing platters. Hosts a variety of events. ££
Leith Arches
Cafe / bar Open 2pm - late. recommend the sharing platters. Hosts a variety of events. ££
A little bit hidden & found only around the corner off Leith Walk. Cycling themed pub. Good for a drink. ££
64 recommandé par les habitants
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StA little bit hidden & found only around the corner off Leith Walk. Cycling themed pub. Good for a drink. ££
Bittersweet Leith
Aperitivo bar serving pre-drinks & nibbles.
The Carriers Quarters
42 Bernard StJazz on a Sunday! Lively casual pub. ££
Sightseeing
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveParks & Nature
Leith Links
4 Links GardensPilrig Park
Pilrig StreetA great way to get away from the traffic and crowds - take a walk or cycle along Leith's own river. Spot a kingfisher if you're lucky! The Water of Leith is more a green corridor than a park, although it is designated an Urban Wildlife Site. The waterway snakes through the city from the foot of the Pentlands to Leith docks.
107 recommandé par les habitants
Water of Leith
A great way to get away from the traffic and crowds - take a walk or cycle along Leith's own river. Spot a kingfisher if you're lucky! The Water of Leith is more a green corridor than a park, although it is designated an Urban Wildlife Site. The waterway snakes through the city from the foot of the Pentlands to Leith docks.
Entertainment & Activities
Just up the road - various restaurants, bars and a VUE cinema. There's also another VUE cinema at Ocean Terminal.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Omni Centre
Greenside RowJust up the road - various restaurants, bars and a VUE cinema. There's also another VUE cinema at Ocean Terminal.
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlHosts touring musicals & concerts.
A food and craft market situated in the lovely picturesque Shore area of Leith. A foodie heaven, superb street food, original artwork, creative crafts.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Leith Market
Commercial StreetA food and craft market situated in the lovely picturesque Shore area of Leith. A foodie heaven, superb street food, original artwork, creative crafts.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLarge Supermarket for a big shop.
Large supermarket for a big shop loacted at the end of Dalmeny Street.
There's additionally an other Lidll supermarket at the bottom of Leith walk.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Lidl
Dalry RoadLarge supermarket for a big shop loacted at the end of Dalmeny Street.
There's additionally an other Lidll supermarket at the bottom of Leith walk.
Scotmid
236 Gorgie RdSmall shop for every day essentials.
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StSmall shop for every day essentials.
Easter Greens
4 Easter RdVegan supermarket.
Akdeniz Mediterranean Supermarket
82-90 Leith WalkMediterranean supermarket.
Taste of Poland
Polish supermarket.
PCY Oriental
201 Leith WalkChinese supermarket.
PolyPak Continental Foods
Shopping
The Cats Miaou
36 Elm RowThis is a lovley wee independent gift shop.
Cloud 9 Edinburgh
40 Easter RdIndependent florist and gift shop.
Super little charity shop with a variety of treasures.
6 recommandé par les habitants
St Columba's Hospice Shop - Leith Walk
352 Leith WalkSuper little charity shop with a variety of treasures.
British Red Cross shop, Leith Walk
Charity shop that sells predominately clothes & some books.
Friendly bookshop with great recommendations by the owners. Runs frequent events such as book clubs and boardgame nights.
Argonaut Books
Friendly bookshop with great recommendations by the owners. Runs frequent events such as book clubs and boardgame nights.
Curated vintage shop of lovingly handpicked clothing • restored furniture • eclectic homewares.
Pascal & Co.
Curated vintage shop of lovingly handpicked clothing • restored furniture • eclectic homewares.