Where to Eat & Drink in Leith, Edinburgh 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Leith, Edinburgh right now: Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh, Roseleaf Bar Cafe and Barry Fish.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh | ★4.9459 |
We used to live in Greece, so this review is coming from a real Grecophile. This Kafeneion is just superb. The food is so authentic; it is as good as any local eaterie in Greece. The lamb chops were especially tasty.Google review · B. · verbatim | ||
| 2 | Roseleaf Bar Cafe | ★4.82,459 |
| 3 | Barry Fish | ★4.9993 |
| 4 | The Shore Bar and Restaurant | ★4.7491 |
| 5 | The Ship on The Shore | ★4.51,994 |
| 6 | Dùthchas | ★5.0231 |
| 7 | The Little Chartroom | ★4.8518 |
| 8 | The King's Wark | ★4.51,627 |
| 9 | Fishers | ★4.62,190 |
| 10 | Cutting Chaii | ★4.7461 |
| 11 | Heron | ★4.8485 |
| 12 | San Ciro's | ★4.8366 |
| 14 | The Kitchin | ★4.72,504 |
| 15 | Peter's Food Hub | ★4.9855 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Chez Bernard | ★4.9473 |
| 2 | Teuchters Landing | ★4.64,059 |
| 3 | Bittersweet Leith | ★4.9216 |
| 4 | The Lioness of Leith | ★4.51,179 |
| 5 | Three Marys | ★4.8213 |
19 independent venues, re-ranked monthly from real reviews — no national chains, no paid placements.
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Visiting Edinburgh, United Kingdom? Leith — Michelin presence (The Kitchin), strong indie scene — is the neighbourhood with 19 ranked independent restaurants and bars our review-velocity ranking is tracking right now. Rankings refreshed monthly from 21,773 live reviews — no national chains, no ads.
How to Get There
From Edinburgh Waverley station:
- Bus:22 or 25 from Princes Street, 20-25 minutes to The Shore
- Walking:35-40 mins downhill via Leith Walk (pleasant walk, especially in summer)
- Tram:Tram to Ocean Terminal (for harbour end of Leith)
Lothian Buses Ticket Info
Single bus fare. The 22 and 25 routes run frequently and drop you right at The Shore.
Local tip: Walk down Leith Walk for the full experience - it
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Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh serves traditional Greek recipes, homemade feta, and courgette fritters on Coburg St. You'll find fresh ingredients and quality dishes waiting there.
The obvious roundups usually skip the counter dining at The Little Chartroom on Bonnington Rd, where chefs prepare trout and pour paired wines.
You can grab mussels and chips at The Shore Bar and Restaurant on the Shore, then walk over to Bittersweet Leith on Henderson St for negronis and cocktails.
Prices vary depending on the room. Roseleaf Bar Cafe on Sandport Pl runs at £10–20, while Dùthchas on Great Jct St charges £100+ for tasting menus and venison pairings.
Teuchters Landing on Dock Pl serves cask beer and skink for £20–30 by the dock. You can also visit The King's Wark on the Shore for haggis and venison.
Begin with Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh for homemade Greek food, then stop by Chez Bernard on the Shore for a glass of wine.
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