Leith Depot is a restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 1148 Google reviews. Known for standout burgers and vegetable dishes and attentive, genuinely friendly staff. Best for casual dinner and live music nights. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated May 2026
Leith Depot
Quick Verdict
A beloved Leith Walk staple delivering honest food, friendly service, and local character without pretence.
You want honest food, friendly staff, and a genuine neighbourhood pub with live gigs and no pretence.
About Leith Depot
Leith Depot is a no-frills gastropub anchoring Leith Walk with a reputation for generous, flavourful food and a genuinely warm welcome. The cheeseburger and Firecracker Cauliflower command particular devotion from regulars, while the halloumi and avocado salad and Korean filthy chips round out a menu that punches above its weight for a neighbourhood local. Staff are consistently praised as polite, professional, and attentive—even accommodating allergies with care. The bar stocks a strong local beer selection and reasonable spirits pricing, drawing both casual drinkers and diners. The ground-floor function room doubles as a live music venue, anchoring Leith's cultural calendar. Cosy and compact, it's the kind of place where first-time visitors often become repeat customers, and where the atmosphere feels authentically rooted in the neighbourhood rather than designed for it.
What Stands Out
Standout burgers and vegetable dishes
Multiple 5-star reviews highlight the cheeseburger as 'the best I've had in a long while' and the Firecracker Cauliflower as 'genuinely one of the best things I've eaten in ages'.
Attentive, genuinely friendly staff
Reviewers consistently note staff as 'polite and professional', 'super friendly and really accommodating', and 'very helpful with allergies'.
Live music venue with local credibility
Described as 'a good pub with a useful ground floor function room for live music' and praised for 'authentic Leith spirit' and hosting club nights.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leith Depot
Yes. The menu delivers generous, well-executed dishes—cheeseburgers, Firecracker Cauliflower, halloumi salad, and fresh fish and chips—in a relaxed, cosy setting. Staff are attentive and accommodating.
Yes. The ground-floor function room doubles as a live music and gig venue, making it a neighbourhood hub for local performances and club nights.
Yes. Multiple reviewers note 'fair prices', 'decent prices', and 'reasonable' beer and spirits pricing for the area.
Yes. It works well for small to medium groups, though the space is compact and cosy rather than sprawling. Booking is recommended for weekends.
Authentic neighbourhood local—no frills, genuinely welcoming, and rooted in Leith Walk culture. Cosy and compact, with a mix of diners and drinkers.
Yes. Staff are noted for being 'very helpful' with allergies and the menu includes vegetarian options and mocktails.
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