Your Local Guide: Historic + Trendy Leith

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Your Local Guide: Historic + Trendy Leith

The Neighborhood

Leith is a trendy port area of Edinburgh with bars and restaurants galore. Once a separate town with the motto ‘Persevere’, the area is ripe with maritime history and is situated within easy walking distance of Edinburgh City Centre. From Mary Queen of Scots' arrival to Trainspotting, whisky warehouses to witches, Leith has many stories to tell its visitors. Plus, it serves up a lot of great food and drink to sustain you along the way. Leith means business on this front. It has got street food markets, beloved watering holes, and a restaurant belonging to Scotland's youngest Michelin starred chef, Tom Kitchin. Sláinte!
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Leith is a trendy port area of Edinburgh with bars and restaurants galore. Once a separate town with the motto ‘Persevere’, the area is ripe with maritime history and is situated within easy walking distance of Edinburgh City Centre. From Mary Queen of Scots' arrival to Trainspotting, whisky warehouses to witches, Leith has many stories to tell its visitors. Plus, it serves up a lot of great food and drink to sustain you along the way. Leith means business on this front. It has got street food markets, beloved watering holes, and a restaurant belonging to Scotland's youngest Michelin starred chef, Tom Kitchin. Sláinte!

Drinking

cocktails on a restored Lighthouse supply ship | IG: fingaledinburgh
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Fingal
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cocktails on a restored Lighthouse supply ship | IG: fingaledinburgh
a local favourite, ask about the ‘Hoop of Destiny’ | IG: teuchterslanding
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock Pl
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a local favourite, ask about the ‘Hoop of Destiny’ | IG: teuchterslanding
a bar nodding to Leith’s nautical history + fantastic Scottish produce | IG: nauticusbar
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Nauticus
142 Duke St
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a bar nodding to Leith’s nautical history + fantastic Scottish produce | IG: nauticusbar
a Leith institution - don’t miss the burger (+ vegan) | IG: thelionessofleith
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke St
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a Leith institution - don’t miss the burger (+ vegan) | IG: thelionessofleith
beer + street food in an old warehouse, open weekends only | IG: thepittmarket
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The Pitt Market
20 Pitt St
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beer + street food in an old warehouse, open weekends only | IG: thepittmarket

Tea, Coffee + Cake

a legend of a spot for coffee, brunch + brownies - incredible staff | IG: hideoutcafe_leith
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Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey St
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a legend of a spot for coffee, brunch + brownies - incredible staff | IG: hideoutcafe_leith
on the cycle path with lattes + cakes (+ vegan) | IG: thecafemilk
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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 Hawthornvale
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on the cycle path with lattes + cakes (+ vegan) | IG: thecafemilk
inventive brunch dishes + a local larder to fully equip your stay | IG: ostaraleith
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Ostara
52 Coburg St
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inventive brunch dishes + a local larder to fully equip your stay | IG: ostaraleith
coffee, charcoal sourdough + cardamom buns | IG: twelvetriangles
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Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table
148 Duke St
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coffee, charcoal sourdough + cardamom buns | IG: twelvetriangles

Eating

big hot sandwiches named after a neighborhood hound | IG: albys_leith
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Alby's
8 Portland Terrace
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big hot sandwiches named after a neighborhood hound | IG: albys_leith
modern eatery, great for a date night - try the campfire potatoes | IG: auroraedinburgh
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Aurora
187 Great Jct St
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modern eatery, great for a date night - try the campfire potatoes | IG: auroraedinburgh
local, seasonal, sustainable set menus | IG: boroughleith
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Borough
50-54 Henderson St
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local, seasonal, sustainable set menus | IG: boroughleith
Montreal-inspired bagels with NYC deli-inspired fillings | IG: bross_bagels
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Bross Bagels
6 Manderston St
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Montreal-inspired bagels with NYC deli-inspired fillings | IG: bross_bagels
steak restaurant housed in a former cork warehouse | IG: chophousesteak
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Chop House Leith
102 Constitution St
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steak restaurant housed in a former cork warehouse | IG: chophousesteak
tapas-style Indian food | IG: cuttingchaiiedinburgh
Cutting Chaii
18 20 Salamander Street
tapas-style Indian food | IG: cuttingchaiiedinburgh
boat-to-table fish 'n' chips at the harbour | IG: thefishmarketnewhaven
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The Fishmarket
23A Pier Pl
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boat-to-table fish 'n' chips at the harbour | IG: thefishmarketnewhaven
terrific pizza, Aperol Spritz’s + atmosphere (+ gluten free) | IG: origanoleith
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith Walk
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terrific pizza, Aperol Spritz’s + atmosphere (+ gluten free) | IG: origanoleith
casual gastro pub with board games and teapot cocktails | IG: roseleafbarcafe
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Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport Place
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casual gastro pub with board games and teapot cocktails | IG: roseleafbarcafe

Outdoor Markets, Vistas + Green Space

every Saturday at Dock Place (across from the Aldi)
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Leith Market
Commercial Street
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every Saturday at Dock Place (across from the Aldi)
Newhaven Lighthouse
Newhaven Quay
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Starbank Park
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Victoria Park
141 Newhaven Rd
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Leith Links
4 Links Gardens
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The Market on the Croft - every Sunday at the edge of Leith Links
Leith Community Croft
4A John's Pl
The Market on the Croft - every Sunday at the edge of Leith Links

Nearby Necessities

corner shop with snacks, drinks + essentials <5 minutes walk from property
North Fort Market
23 N Fort St
corner shop with snacks, drinks + essentials <5 minutes walk from property
small chain grocery store <5 minutes walk from property
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Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main St
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small chain grocery store <5 minutes walk from property
small chain grocery store <5 minutes walk from property
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk
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small chain grocery store <5 minutes walk from property
brand new large grocery store <10 minutes walk from property
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ALDI
100 Gorgie Park Rd
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brand new large grocery store <10 minutes walk from property
large grocery store open 24-hrs <10 minutes walk from property
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Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper Dr
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large grocery store open 24-hrs <10 minutes walk from property
large shopping centre <10 minutes walk from the property - Boots Pharmacy, M&S Simply Food, Starbucks Coffee, Debenhams Department Store, H&M, Holland & Barrett (health store), Waterstones (bookshop), VUE Cinema + Royal Yacht Britannia (tourist attraction)
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean Dr
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large shopping centre <10 minutes walk from the property - Boots Pharmacy, M&S Simply Food, Starbucks Coffee, Debenhams Department Store, H&M, Holland & Barrett (health store), Waterstones (bookshop), VUE Cinema + Royal Yacht Britannia (tourist attraction)

Tipps für Reisende

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Cycling + Walking

The city's disused railway lines have become much loved paths connecting Leith to beautiful areas like Stockbridge + Inverleith Park (castle views), as well coastal suburbs + beaches like Portobello + Cramond. Interactive Route Map - https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling-walking/explore-quietroutes/1 BIKE CRAFT - small independent shop with hire bikes at Ocean Terminal | IG: bikecraft_ed EZ BIKE TOURS - rent electric bikes just 5 min from here | IG: ezbiketoursedinburgh JUST EAT CYCLES –these bikes are all over Edinburgh, download the app to locate options in Leith | IG: cyclehire_edi
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Bus

The bus is a major way that residents + visitors alike get around in Edinburgh. Pay with exact change, contactless, or through the app. There is a handy visitor’s guide on the Lothian Bus website: https://www.lothianbuses.com/ To City Centre - NUMBER 7 - turn right onto Ferry Road to find the ‘Leith Theatre’ Bus Stop. This bus will take you up Leith Walk, to Princes Street + Waverley Train Station. You can also take the NUMBER 16 and NUMBER 22 - multiple stops on Commercial Street. To the Airport - EDINBURGH SKYLINK 200 – there is a stop near Ocean Terminal. Single ticket is £4.50.
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Car

If you drove a car to Edinburgh, there is *free parking* on Madeira Street + all surrounding streets. In need of a lift during your stay? CENTRAL TAXIS - book a cab online or call 0131 229 2468 ENTERPRISE CARCLUB - there is a designated space on Madeira Street UBER - there are plenty of drivers across Edinburgh & to/from the airport
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If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes...

The beauty + drama of Scotland has inspired countless visitors, but with this comes ever-changing conditions. It is always worth being prepared on a day out with some layers and a waterproof jacket. Also, Edinburgh is very walkable, but it has hills, cobbled streets, and the temptation of hiking up Calton Hill or the Salisbury Crags for a vista, so make sure you have comfortable shoes packed!
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The best city-wide food tips

A good friend + foodie runs a renowned local Instagram account covering all of the latest restaurant + cafe happenings in Edinburgh - give it a browse for inspiration IG: eatinburgh