Best spots in Leith
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From the classic Restaurant Martin Wishart and Roseleaf Bar Cafe, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 599 reviews
Treat yourself to Restaurant Martin Wishart, Leith's flagship address for refined French cooking. Settle in for a long, polished lunch or dinner of seasonal Scottish ingredients, with attentive service and optional wine pairings.
★ 4.8 · 2,469 reviews
Seek out The Roseleaf, a playful Leith bistro near the waterfront where the cocktails arrive in teapots. Sit among the vintage decor and share halloumi fries with honey or a bowl of Cullen skink.
★ 4.9 · 3,285 reviews
Board Britannia, the royal family's former floating home, in Leith. With audio interpretation you will tour five decks, from the State Apartments to the crew quarters and engine room.
★ 4.8 · 488 reviews
Celebrate at Heron, a Leith restaurant overlooking the Shore. Work through a tasting menu with a sommelier-led wine or non-alcoholic pairing, in a room that suits anniversaries and birthdays.
★ 4.6 · 355 reviews
Head to Williams & Johnson Coffee Co. in Leith, a roastery café with a loyal following and a lively counter. Order the batch brew and a cinnamon bun with fresh strawberries and crème fraîche.
★ 4.8 · 492 reviews
Settle in at The Shore Bar and Restaurant, a waterfront seafood bistro in historic Leith. Enjoy oysters, fish and chips, or other shellfish dishes in a warm, pub-style setting.
★ 4.5 · 1,458 reviews
Grab a table at Toast, a snug brick-lined café-bar in Leith with pavement seats. Start with shakshuka or a steak sandwich at brunch, or come back later for a cocktail.
★ 4.9 · 999 reviews
Discover Barry Fish, Leith's seafood favourite with a calm, cream-toned dining room. Order the scallops with crab bisque or BBQ octopus for a lunch or dinner that feels like a celebration.
★ 4.9 · 463 reviews
Discover Kafeneion to Steki, the Greek family-run table that Leith locals and visitors keep recommending. Share plates of grilled octopus, Greek salad and feta-filled phyllo in a warm, welcoming dining room.
★ 4.6 · 4,077 reviews
Discover Teuchters Landing, a cosy dockside pub in Leith with a big whisky and beer list. Settle in with a hearty plate of haggis or fish and chips and a well-poured drink by the water.
★ 4.4 · 2,425 reviews
Wander onto Leith Links, the broad green heart of Leith and a former golf course. Stroll the open lawns, watch locals play football or tennis, and let the kids loose on the new playgrounds.
★ 4.7 · 109 reviews
Head to Dogstar in Leith for a meal built around small plates meant to be shared. Order a handful of dishes for the table and settle in with the warm, easygoing service reviewers rave about.
Edinburgh · 🍽️ Food
Restaurant Martin Wishart
2h30
Edinburgh · 🥐 Breakfast
Roseleaf Bar Cafe
1h15
Edinburgh · 🏛️ Landmark
The Royal Yacht Britannia Ticket
Heron
1h45
Edinburgh · ☕ Coffeebreak
Williams & Johnson Coffee Co.
25 min
The Shore Bar and Restaurant
Toast
Barry Fish
Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh
Edinburgh · 🍸 Drinks
Teuchters Landing
1h30
Edinburgh · 🌳 Nature
Leith Links
45 min
Dogstar
