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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Head to Kafeneion to Steki - Greek Restaurant in Edinburgh on Coburg St where you can order Greek dishes for £20–30. You will find small plates served across wooden tables right near the water.
They usually skip Roseleaf Bar Cafe on Sandport Pl, which serves breakfast options for £10–20. It is tucked away from the main harbour crowds with teapots used for beer and cider.
Stop by The King's Wark on Shore for gastropub food priced at £20–30, then walk over to Bittersweet Leith on Henderson St for cocktails at £20–30.
Prices vary by address. At The Lioness of Leith on Duke St, expect to pay £10–20, while Dùthchas on Great Jct St charges £100+ for Scottish tasting menus. Barry Fish and Chez Bernard have no price listed on file.
Grab a table at Teuchters Landing on Dock Pl where pub drinks cost £20–30 and seating sits right on the pontoon. It is where locals sit for hours with the Sunday papers.
Begin with dinner at The Shore Bar and Restaurant on Shore for Modern European food at £20–30, then move down to Chez Bernard on Shore for glasses of wine.
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