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Review: The Starbank Inn, a coastal pub in Newhaven

November 9, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

The Starbank Inn offers dependable seaside dining with stunning waterfront views across to Fife. Expect generous comfort classics, welcoming staff, and a relaxed dog-friendly lounge bridging local community charm with timeless pub tradition.

Review of The Leith Beer Co, The Shore

May 30, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood 8 Comments

The Leith Beer Co is the next evolution of the old Waterline on The Shore. This review was written for The Leith Beer Company’s first ever lunch service. The newly refurbished bar opened at 5pm on Tuesday the 29th of May 2012 and this reviewer popped in for a lunch date. First thing’s first – […]

Review of the Cameo Bar, Leith

February 6, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

The Cameo Bar sits on Commercial Street, just after Commercial Street Bridge and with a backdoor view over the Water of Leith. That’s a backdoor view popular with smokers who can gather there in the summer, provided it’s not too late, and smoke outside. As a frequent customer of the Cameo I believe I’ve seen […]

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