Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith Walk Italian, done well. http://www.origano-leith.co.uk/
A new music venue on Leith Walk but downstairs boasts a nice restaurant with lovely ambiance. Specializing in vegetarian meals; https://leithdepot.com/
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith Walk A new music venue on Leith Walk but downstairs boasts a nice restaurant with lovely ambiance. Specializing in vegetarian meals; https://leithdepot.com/
Lovely bar even just for drinks; great decor interior. Be prepared to wait a while on your food, but good quality when it does arrive.
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution St Lovely bar even just for drinks; great decor interior. Be prepared to wait a while on your food, but good quality when it does arrive.
Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkLa Cerise
199 Great Junction StreetI have yet to visit but this place is top of my list! Their social media photos makes the mouth water every time. 2 rumps steaks & 2 sides for £25 on Wednedays, and 'corkage club' on Monday & Tuesday (£5 per bottle, bring your own) http://www.chophousesteak.co.uk/
98 locals recommend
Chop House Leith
102 Constitution St I have yet to visit but this place is top of my list! Their social media photos makes the mouth water every time. 2 rumps steaks & 2 sides for £25 on Wednedays, and 'corkage club' on Monday & Tuesday (£5 per bottle, bring your own) http://www.chophousesteak.co.uk/
Great for a wee coffee with friends, and watching the world go by.
37 locals recommend
Michael's Steak and Seafood Bar
15-19 Jeffrey St Great for a wee coffee with friends, and watching the world go by.
I haven't been to V Deep yet; it boasts craft beers and indian tapas. Friends say it's tasty but yet to find a good balance of food & price; http://www.vdeep.co.uk/
38 locals recommend
V Deep
60 Henderson Street I haven't been to V Deep yet; it boasts craft beers and indian tapas. Friends say it's tasty but yet to find a good balance of food & price; http://www.vdeep.co.uk/
Cake, cake and more cake. Don't bother booking brunch or food in here, just go for the huge pieces of cake! :) Not cheap but you get great quality & portion sizes. http://mimisbakehouse.com/
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 Shore Cake, cake and more cake. Don't bother booking brunch or food in here, just go for the huge pieces of cake! :) Not cheap but you get great quality & portion sizes. http://mimisbakehouse.com/
One of the best seafood restaurants I've been to, ever. Try the bloody mary oyster shot (!), but for true seafood heaven try the 'Fruits De Mer Royale'. http://www.theshipontheshore.co.uk/
159 locals recommend
The Ship On The Shore
Shore One of the best seafood restaurants I've been to, ever. Try the bloody mary oyster shot (!), but for true seafood heaven try the 'Fruits De Mer Royale'. http://www.theshipontheshore.co.uk/
Great hearty food in a traditional pub by the Shore. Warm atmosphere; great for a big Sunday lunch.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 Shore Great hearty food in a traditional pub by the Shore. Warm atmosphere; great for a big Sunday lunch.
Rocksalt
46 Constitution St http://www.rocksaltcafedeli.co.uk/
Shop local; lots of fresh produce and street food on offer. Open Every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. First Saturday of the month plays host to Vegan Quarter as well as usual traders.
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/leith.html
72 locals recommend
Leith Market
Commercial StreetShop local; lots of fresh produce and street food on offer. Open Every Saturday all year round 10am to 5pm. First Saturday of the month plays host to Vegan Quarter as well as usual traders.
http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/leith.html
Drinks & Nightlife
New on the scene but offers good meal deals, drinks deals, and has a good selection of live music, pubs quizes, etc. Helps that it's just around the corner too!
14 locals recommend
Bar Brig
96-98 Leith Walk New on the scene but offers good meal deals, drinks deals, and has a good selection of live music, pubs quizes, etc. Helps that it's just around the corner too!
A bar, but known for it's good food too. Bar staff are friendly and chatty, and make a good cocktail.
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke St A bar, but known for it's good food too. Bar staff are friendly and chatty, and make a good cocktail.
Quieter venue but friendly, with a little back room with books & a piano. Hosts a 'dug day' each month for any dog owners.
87 locals recommend
Sofi’s Bar
63-65 Henderson St Quieter venue but friendly, with a little back room with books & a piano. Hosts a 'dug day' each month for any dog owners.
Shopping
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrArts & Culture
Edinburgh Printmakers
1 Dundee Sthttp://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/ Check the events schedule on their website
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny Sthttp://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/ Check the events schedule on their website
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StBendix Self-Service
342-346 Leith Walkhttps://www.yell.com/biz/bendix-self-service-launderettes-edinburgh-563218/
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/leith-victoria-swim-centre
40 locals recommend
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction Placehttp://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/leith-victoria-swim-centre
Scotmid
236 Gorgie RdPost Office
Parks & Nature
Pilrig Park
Pilrig StreetGreet area close to my flat
Not really a hiking trail, but it's the scenic route if you wanted to walk from Leith to Stockbridge, or onwards to Deans Village
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdNot really a hiking trail, but it's the scenic route if you wanted to walk from Leith to Stockbridge, or onwards to Deans Village
Leith Links
4 Links GardensGreen area near the flat
It's possible to walk from the flat to Portobello, mostly avoiding main roads along cycle paths etc. Go via Leith Links, Seafield cemetery.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeIt's possible to walk from the flat to Portobello, mostly avoiding main roads along cycle paths etc. Go via Leith Links, Seafield cemetery.
Hillwalk (sometimes muddy/slippy) in the centre of Edinburgh; fabulous views.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Hillwalk (sometimes muddy/slippy) in the centre of Edinburgh; fabulous views.
Cramond Island
Walk from Leith right along the Shore to Cramond Island.
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StVue
98 Ocean Dr