Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely Victorian-stye bar/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food and beers and live music in the heart of Leith
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StA lovely Victorian-stye bar/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food and beers and live music in the heart of Leith
Another excellent Leith pub/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food/drink and live music sessions. Situated on The Shore (a historic and pretty shore that leads to the Port of Leith).
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreAnother excellent Leith pub/restaurant with plenty of charm, good food/drink and live music sessions. Situated on The Shore (a historic and pretty shore that leads to the Port of Leith).
Intimate Swedish-owned bar with nice beers and surroundings. This was the original (they also own Victoria, Sofi's and Joseph Pearces all in the neighbourhood). Small outdoor area too.
140 locals recommend
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkIntimate Swedish-owned bar with nice beers and surroundings. This was the original (they also own Victoria, Sofi's and Joseph Pearces all in the neighbourhood). Small outdoor area too.
A good bar with food options and dj sets at the weekend. Very small but cool outdoor seating out the back of the building that you access through a wardrobe!
127 locals recommend
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkA good bar with food options and dj sets at the weekend. Very small but cool outdoor seating out the back of the building that you access through a wardrobe!
A recently opened, trendy bar, good for day or night drinking with a nice selection of drinks on offer and food. Great Sunday Roast offering.
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StA recently opened, trendy bar, good for day or night drinking with a nice selection of drinks on offer and food. Great Sunday Roast offering.
Part of a small Swedish collective of bars. Pleasant for day or night drinking with outdoor seating also.
111 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkPart of a small Swedish collective of bars. Pleasant for day or night drinking with outdoor seating also.
Part of a small Swedish collective of bars in the area. This one offers good food and outdoor seating.
256 locals recommend
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowPart of a small Swedish collective of bars in the area. This one offers good food and outdoor seating.
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StGood boozer vibe that allows pets.
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkLovely local pub with good beer
Food Scene
Excellent homemade pizzas, salads and platters served in a cosy and friendly environment. There is also the bonus of BYOB on Mon/Tues (with £3 corkage).
250 locals recommend
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkExcellent homemade pizzas, salads and platters served in a cosy and friendly environment. There is also the bonus of BYOB on Mon/Tues (with £3 corkage).
Crackin value for money with a BYOB policy and tasty Mexican food (with an emphasis on tacos and ceviche). Intimate setting (only seats about 20) and lovely service.
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm RowCrackin value for money with a BYOB policy and tasty Mexican food (with an emphasis on tacos and ceviche). Intimate setting (only seats about 20) and lovely service.
Has a charming traditional pub feel with a cosy fire in winter. Serves pub and restaurant food (the restaurant area is tiny but again charming) and is situated by the water on The Shore.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 ShoreHas a charming traditional pub feel with a cosy fire in winter. Serves pub and restaurant food (the restaurant area is tiny but again charming) and is situated by the water on The Shore.
If budget is not a problem or you fancy a special treat this michelin starred restaurant is definitely worth a visit for sampling Scottish seafood and game. The lunch menu is esp good value under £30
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
If budget is not a problem or you fancy a special treat this michelin starred restaurant is definitely worth a visit for sampling Scottish seafood and game. The lunch menu is esp good value under £30
Characterful & tiny wee cottage offering lovely Scottish home-grown and locally sourced, seasonal food. Great brunch menu and in the evening you get an amazing 5/6 course dinner at a reasonable price
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadCharacterful & tiny wee cottage offering lovely Scottish home-grown and locally sourced, seasonal food. Great brunch menu and in the evening you get an amazing 5/6 course dinner at a reasonable price
Printworks Coffee
42 Constitution StA lovely, bright and airy wee cafe for good coffee and lunches.
Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkA lovely nearby Portuguese bakery and cafe.
Sweet cafe shop with good coffee, pastries and lunch-style menu
37 locals recommend
Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey StSweet cafe shop with good coffee, pastries and lunch-style menu
Parks & Nature
Its a short and convenient walk/hill that offers amazing views and has some cool monuments and a cute gallery at the top. A very easy but hugely rewarding climb!
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillIts a short and convenient walk/hill that offers amazing views and has some cool monuments and a cute gallery at the top. A very easy but hugely rewarding climb!
An amazing pathway that takes you right the way through Edinburgh, from The Shore/Leith area to the Pentland Hills, through some gorgeous neighbourhoods like Stockbridge and walk ways.
53 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayAn amazing pathway that takes you right the way through Edinburgh, from The Shore/Leith area to the Pentland Hills, through some gorgeous neighbourhoods like Stockbridge and walk ways.
Great for some fresh air and coastline and only 15/20 away from my flat on bike.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeGreat for some fresh air and coastline and only 15/20 away from my flat on bike.
Gorgeous village with a beach and small island that you can walk out to (depending on the tide) - lovely 30mins cycle from my place
54 locals recommend
Cramond
Gorgeous village with a beach and small island that you can walk out to (depending on the tide) - lovely 30mins cycle from my place
Sightseeing
An extinct volcano - what more do I need to say! It is a bit of a walk/climb but its worth it as it is the highest view point in the city offering stunning views for miles and miles.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
An extinct volcano - what more do I need to say! It is a bit of a walk/climb but its worth it as it is the highest view point in the city offering stunning views for miles and miles.
Arts & Culture
Scottish has a crackin collection of Renaissance paintings and this is a beautiful neo-classical building. The UK has also a great policy of free admission for its collections.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdScottish has a crackin collection of Renaissance paintings and this is a beautiful neo-classical building. The UK has also a great policy of free admission for its collections.
A gorgeous 19thC building showing Scots history through portraiture and it also houses the national photography collection. As with most UK galleries its free admission and has a great cafe.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StA gorgeous 19thC building showing Scots history through portraiture and it also houses the national photography collection. As with most UK galleries its free admission and has a great cafe.
It used to be an old school and now houses the national modern/contemporary art collection (for free, unless there is a big exhibition on). Its in beautiful grounds with a great cafe and outdoor area
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIt used to be an old school and now houses the national modern/contemporary art collection (for free, unless there is a big exhibition on). Its in beautiful grounds with a great cafe and outdoor area
Situated across the road of Modern 1 and by the Water of Leith walkway this used to be an orphanage and now offers a unique artistic space. Again with a great cafe and shop.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdSituated across the road of Modern 1 and by the Water of Leith walkway this used to be an orphanage and now offers a unique artistic space. Again with a great cafe and shop.
Entertainment & Activities
A crackin old traditional cinema with very comfy seats showing art house and independently produced films. Nice wee bar and a handy Leith bus stops right out front (16).
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StA crackin old traditional cinema with very comfy seats showing art house and independently produced films. Nice wee bar and a handy Leith bus stops right out front (16).
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke St