Welcome to Leith
Provisions for your stay
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StOn your doorstep and open 07:00-23:00 daily.
Very handy little bottle shop just around the corner with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Open 12:00-19:00 Sunday to Wednesday and 12:00-20:00 Thursday to Saturday.
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Beets
49 Bernard StVery handy little bottle shop just around the corner with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Open 12:00-19:00 Sunday to Wednesday and 12:00-20:00 Thursday to Saturday.
Just a 5-minute walk away and open 08:00-22:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-20:00 Sunday.
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ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdJust a 5-minute walk away and open 08:00-22:00 Monday to Saturday and 09:00-20:00 Sunday.
Sightseeing
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating palace for over 40 years is just a 15-minute walk away.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe Royal Yacht Britannia, Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating palace for over 40 years is just a 15-minute walk away.
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh's seaside!
Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillIPalace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateA substantial royal park in the centre of Edinburgh. It has lochs, swans, hills, valleys and beautiful views.
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Iphaki yase-Holyrood
Queen's DriveA substantial royal park in the centre of Edinburgh. It has lochs, swans, hills, valleys and beautiful views.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceRobert Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. The Bernard Street statue, which is just a few meters from the property, was erected by the Leith Burns Club in 1898. On each side of the pedestal is a panel based on Burns' poems.
Robert Burns Statue
Constitution StreetRobert Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. The Bernard Street statue, which is just a few meters from the property, was erected by the Leith Burns Club in 1898. On each side of the pedestal is a panel based on Burns' poems.
An exceptionally ornate and fascinating memorial to the Merchant Navy just a few minutes’ walk from the property.
Scottish Merchant Navy Memorial
ShoreAn exceptionally ornate and fascinating memorial to the Merchant Navy just a few minutes’ walk from the property.
Leith Links is just a few minutes away on foot and is where the first rules of golf where written in 1744 for a golf tournament. It’s a lovely open space, ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.
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Leith Links
4 Links GardensLeith Links is just a few minutes away on foot and is where the first rules of golf where written in 1744 for a golf tournament. It’s a lovely open space, ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.
Food scene
Indian restaurant on your doorstep. We often get a takeaway from here. The portions are generous so we usually settle for two starters and one main dish between two.
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Mintleaf
28 Bernard StIndian restaurant on your doorstep. We often get a takeaway from here. The portions are generous so we usually settle for two starters and one main dish between two.
Prize-winning fish and chips. Their chicken kebabs are excellent too. Takeaway only.
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Pierinos
11 Bernard StPrize-winning fish and chips. Their chicken kebabs are excellent too. Takeaway only.
Wonderful seafood. A bit pricey but at the lower end is their Seafood Platter (£23), which is great for sharing.
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The Ship On The Shore
ShoreWonderful seafood. A bit pricey but at the lower end is their Seafood Platter (£23), which is great for sharing.
Small, casual Italian. Great prices. They also do fantastic sandwiches and wraps at lunchtime.
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Domenico's
30 Sandport StSmall, casual Italian. Great prices. They also do fantastic sandwiches and wraps at lunchtime.
Hearty pub grub with a fine selection of beers, ales, wines and whiskeys. They don't accept advance bookings.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlHearty pub grub with a fine selection of beers, ales, wines and whiskeys. They don't accept advance bookings.
Excellent Andalucian food. Tapas-sized portions but all dishes usually served together rather than in stages. Check their website for special offers.
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Tapa
19 Shore PlExcellent Andalucian food. Tapas-sized portions but all dishes usually served together rather than in stages. Check their website for special offers.
Excellent menu and great prices in this local pub-cum-restaurant.
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceExcellent menu and great prices in this local pub-cum-restaurant.
Bundits of Leith
Bao buns and beer! What’s not to like?!
One for the carnivores. Again, a little pricey but at the lower end is their steak burger (£16.50), which is fab.
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Chop House Leith
102 Constitution StOne for the carnivores. Again, a little pricey but at the lower end is their steak burger (£16.50), which is fab.
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StIf you like burgers, this is highly rated.
One of our favourites. Small local restaurant. Small menu but top notch food.
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Bijou Bistro
2 Restalrig RdOne of our favourites. Small local restaurant. Small menu but top notch food.
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkBest pizza in town.
For breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads and sandwiches. Their cakes are amazing!!
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreFor breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads and sandwiches. Their cakes are amazing!!
For breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway):
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Toast
65 ShoreFor breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway):
For breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
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Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey StFor breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
For breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
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Printworks Coffee
42 Constitution StFor breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
For breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
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Rocksalt
46 Constitution StFor breakfast or daytime coffee, cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc (sit on or takeaway).
Fingal
Treat yourself to a cocktail on this beautiful vessel.
Treat yourself to afternoon tea in the style of the Orient Express. It’s really something special! Pre-booking essential.
The Queen Charlotte Rooms
56a Queen Charlotte StreetTreat yourself to afternoon tea in the style of the Orient Express. It’s really something special! Pre-booking essential.
Things to do
Open Monday to Friday for guided tours by appointment only.
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Trinity House Maritime Museum
99 KirkgateOpen Monday to Friday for guided tours by appointment only.
One of the largest selections of antiques in Scotland spread over four floors. Don't get lost! It's a retail outlet but you can browse for free.
Georgian Antiques
10 Pattison StOne of the largest selections of antiques in Scotland spread over four floors. Don't get lost! It's a retail outlet but you can browse for free.
Victorian public baths, first opened in 1898 but now a modern swim centre. Open to non-members.
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Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceVictorian public baths, first opened in 1898 but now a modern swim centre. Open to non-members.
Leith Market
Commercial StreetEvery Saturday, 10:00-16:00
Enjoy a fantastic walk along Edinburgh’s river. Starts from the Shore and goes for miles!
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Water Of Leith Walkway
Water Of Leith WalkwayEnjoy a fantastic walk along Edinburgh’s river. Starts from the Shore and goes for miles!