Three Marys is a cocktail bar in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 205 Google reviews. Known for cocktails that land and staff who make you feel wanted. Best for drinks with friends and quiz nights. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Three Marys
Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back because the cocktails are genuinely good and the staff treat you like you matter. It's become someone's regular within a visit or two.
You want a cocktail made properly, live music after 9pm, or a bar that feels more like a friend's place than a venue.
About Three Marys
Three Marys is a casual cocktail bar on Henderson Street in Leith that's built its reputation on strong drinks and staff who actually care. Adrian and the team work the bar with the kind of attention that makes regulars feel like they're walking into someone's living room. The space splits between bar seating for social drinkers, intimate low seating in a hideaway out the back, and tables scattered throughout. Cocktails run from classics (an Aviation made to your preferences) to experimental creations that keep people coming back despite the occasional miss. Live music kicks off after 9pm on weekends. The wine and beer selection's solid, and they've got zero-alcohol options if that's your move. Dogs are welcome. It's the kind of place where being busy on a Friday night doesn't mean you'll feel rushed—one reviewer watched Amy handle a packed bar alone and called her "amazing, did the job of 5." Food's available at the bar. Quiz nights happen regularly. No reservations needed, but the place fills up.
What Stands Out
Cocktails that land
"Strong cocktails" and "Cocktails were excellent quality" appear across reviews. Adrian's custom Aviation and spicy margaritas get specific praise. One reviewer notes "Some are more experimental than others but damn it keeps us coming back"—suggesting consistency with personality, not just competence.
Staff who make you feel wanted
"Never been so welcomed and appreciated as a customer." Adrian appears by name in multiple reviews as "an absolute gem" and "amazing." Amy handled a packed Friday bar solo and was called "amazing, did the job of 5." The recurring phrase: "friendly and attentive" staff who create atmosphere.
Layout that works for any mood
Reviewers praise multiple seating options: "bar stools around the bar, very social," "a hideaway out the back which was cosy, low seating and intimate," and "tables doted all around." One visitor noted "it felt like it would be a great place for any kind of evening."
What Customers Say
Cocktails were excellent quality & the fab live music was a bonus - 👍
Nipped in for a drink on Sunday with my friend Will, who's an absent garde miserablist.
The bar was very busy, the only bar person, Amy, was amazing, did the job of 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Three Marys
Live music runs from 9pm onwards on nights it's on. One reviewer specifically noted "live music after 9pm" on a Friday visit.
Yes. Dogs are allowed. One reviewer mentioned "There was a dog in here, so I imagine it's dog friendly"—and the venue confirms it in their attributes.
The venue accepts reservations, but it's not required. It fills up on Friday and Saturday nights, so if you're going then, arriving early helps. No online booking system—call or message them on Instagram.
£10–20 per drink. One reviewer praised "a coupe of champagne à un prix très avantageux" (at an advantageous price).
Yes, food's available at the bar. One reviewer praised the food quality: "The flavours were well thought out and executed just right. The balance with everything was perfect." Spicy margaritas and truffle dishes get mentions.
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