Located in a building of Royal construction, The King’s Wark offers a classic gastro pub menu, featuring standout fish and chips, and relaxing window views on Leith’s famous Shore.
Review: The Ox, a gastropub on London/Broughton Street
Serving high-quality gastropub fare, The Ox on Broughton Street is a popular and busy spot renowned for its excellent service and cosy vibe.
Review: Crybaby, a Jukebox and Chicken Wing Pub in Stockbridge
Escape the main drag in Stockbridge at Crybaby, a friendly bar serving thousands of chicken wings and Smashburgers. With a jukebox controlling the screens and a “no crybabies” attitude, it’s a refreshingly different and affordable spot.
Review: The Finch, a pub on Bath Road
The Finch has successfully transformed a challenging Leith location into a destination pub. With its focus on high-quality craft beer, a wonderfully bright and chic interior, and a stunning beer garden, it’s a “hidden gem” that is rightly becoming one of the area’s most popular spots.
Review of Teuchters Landing, Leith
Teuchters Landing is my reminder to give places a second chance. I first went to Teuchters Landing with my boss at the time to impress a client. It was nice; expensive fish, expensive wine and we sat in a lovely conservatory by the Water of Leith while swans basked in the sunshine. It was nice […]
Review of The Elbe Room, Leith
Update: The Elbe Room closed and was eventually replaced by Cutting Chaii, an Indian tapas restaurant which Edinburgh Reviews recommends. Nearby alternatives to The Elbe Room include the beer garden pub The Bullfinch, BAM Coffee, and Brambles on Salamander Place. I’ve been cautious about writing this review for fear of creating a jinx. The Elbe […]
A review of The Other Place, Broughton
The first time I found The Other Place I didn’t go in. I knew I had found a pub worth checking out but it was so busy inside I doubted we’d get a seat. The second time I found myself at the door to The Other Place, once known as The Stags Head, I was […]






