Explore More by the Shore: Edinburgh launches 40,000 discounted vouchers, dining specials, and winter lights across Leith and Newhaven from October.
Review: Oko, chocolate crunch cricket protein bar
Packing 30g of protein and only 1g of sugar, the Oko Chocolate Crunch bar offers solid chew and rich cocoa flavour. It blends cricket powder with whey for a practical, low-waste workout snack with zero gimmick factor.
Review: Impossibrew Golden Ale, AF beer
Review of Impossibrew Golden Ale: We test the limited-edition 440ml functional alcohol-free beer for flavour, mouthfeel, price, and postal delivery.
Review: Whirlybird, a restaurant on Victoria Street
Whirlybird brings thoughtful cooking and relaxed warmth to Edinburgh’s Victoria Street. With clever dishes like chargrilled chicken with poached apricot, fair prices, and cracking drinks, it neatly dodges the tourist trap label.
Review: Chez Bernard, A French wine bar and bistro on Leith’s Shore
Overlooking the Shore, Chez Bernard pairs unpretentious bistro dining with an accessible French wine list. Expect generous planchettes, classic hot dishes, and friendly service in a spacious room that fits the waterfront neighbourhood perfectly.
Radar: Building Branches – Collective Witness
Contribute to an evolving Tree of Life at Collective Space in Leith this October. Building Branches offers a free, community-led space for reflection and Palestinian solidarity.
Review: Creatime creatine & protein bar
Combining 15.6g of protein, 3g of creatine monohydrate, and collagen into a 141-calorie profile makes Creatime an exceptionally lean recovery option. The bite is light and soft, avoiding the dense chew and artificial aftertaste common to high-protein snacks. Direct orders require multi-pack commitments and site navigation can be clumsy, but the £2.40 per-bar economics beat forecourt retail pricing comfortably.
Review: The Oak & Amber, a bar and eatery on Ferry Road
Looking for an honest neighbourhood pub near Goldenacre? The Oak and Amber (Ember) pairs straightforward pub grub and cold lagers with pool tables and genuine local warmth. It makes a dependable, laid-back pitstop on northern Edinburgh walking routes.