Los Cardos is a tex-mex on Leith Walk, opposite Balfour Street and between Jameson Place and Dalmeny Street. It is good to see new business on Leith Walk, the area certainly has suffered in the trams chaos. The restaurant has a reviews section on their website. This review is unlikely to make it. Los Cardos […]
Leith is a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a long and varied history, dating back to the 12th century. Leith was once an important trading port and essential to the Scottish Enlightenment. Today, Leith is a vibrant and cosmopolitan neighbourhood with a thriving arts scene, diverse restaurants, and lively nightlife.
Things to do in Leith
- Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia: This former royal yacht is now a museum, and it's a fascinating place to learn about the history of the British Royal Family.
- Explore the Shore: This historic waterfront has various shops, restaurants, and bars. It's a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere.
- Take a walk along the Water of Leith: This river runs through Leith, and it's a beautiful place to take a stroll. You can also rent a boat and explore the river by water.
- Visit the Leith Farmers Market: This market is held every Saturday, and it's a great place to find fresh, local produce. There are also a variety of other stalls selling food, crafts, and other goods.
- Visit the Scotch Malt Whisky Society: This society has many bars and shops in Leith, and it's a great place to learn about Scotch whisky. You can also sample a variety of different whiskies.
Review of Nobles Bar, Leith
Nobles Bar looks fantastic. It has impressive stained glass windows, a combination of dark wood and tiles on the floor, quirky and comfortable furniture. The decorations are fantastic, a little eccentric, but largely in theme with the Port of Leith and the old trading ships that helped keep Edinburgh on the map. Speaking of maps; […]
Review of The Waterline, The Shore
[box]On May 29th, 2012 The Waterline became the The Leith Beer Co.[/box]The Waterline is a pub on The Shore in Leith – an area that’s increasingly just seen as The Shore and separate from the rest of Leith. The views from the front of The Waterline are great. Large windows are especially lovely in the […]
Review of Compass Bar, Leith
The Compass Bar is a bright and popular bar on the corner of Constitution Street and Queen Charlotte Street. It has mixed luck with its neighbours; on the downside the twin building across Constitution Street sits in neglect growing dirtier with each winter but on the plus side and across Queen Charlotte Street is the […]
Review of the Isobar, Leith
The Isobar Leith is a popular pub with the locals and that speaks volumes. It is a pub on two levels; with the ground floor being the most popular and the smallest and the first floor being the overflow and can be strangely empty even when the ground floor is busy. The first floor is […]
Review of the Cameo Bar, Leith
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 […]
Review of Marmalade Café, Leith
Marmalade Café sits on the corner of Maritime Street and Bernard Street and enjoys large windows overlooking both. In fact, one of the physical attractions of the café is the bright and airy feel. Marmalade is a deli that opens for breakfast, stays open relatively late and on Saturday. Customers pick crisps and juice from […]