Leith is one of our go-to areas for daytime drinking and pub crawls. Why? There’s so much variety!
One drink, you are sipping craft beer while watching sports; the next, you are listening to decent music and eating food truck grub.
Let’s check out the best Leith pubs, beer gardens, date night spots, cocktail lists, and family/fur baby-friendly bars in Leith. Did we miss out on your favourite? Tell us in the comments below.
Updated September 2026
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| Pub | Area | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teuchters Landing | The Shore | Freehouse, food, beer garden | EH6 6LU |
| Lost in Leith | Commercial St | Craft beer taproom | EH6 6LX |
| Three Marys | Henderson St | Cocktail bar | EH6 6ED |
| Port o’ Leith | Constitution St | Traditional bar | EH6 6RS |
| Nobles by Bellfield | Constitution St | Victorian gastropub | EH6 6EW |
| Carriers Quarters | Bernard St | Historic local, live music | EH6 6PR |
| Roseleaf | Sandport Place | Bar-café, cocktails | EH6 6EW |
| The Granary | The Shore | Bar, live music, sport | EH6 6QN |
| Duke’s | Duke Street | Sports bar, wings | EH6 8HH |
| Nauticus | Duke Street | Cocktail bar, whisky | EH6 8HR |
| Lioness of Leith | Duke Street | Bar-restaurant | EH6 8HH |
| The Percy Pl | Easter Road | Polish pub, quiz | EH6 8HT |
| Smoke and Mirrors | Constitution St | Cocktail bar | EH6 7AD |
| Port of Leith Distillery | Whisky Quay | Distillery, tours | EH6 6FH |
| Dreadnought | N Fort St | Craft beer, vegan | EH6 4HL |
| Malt & Hops | The Shore | Real ale freehouse | EH6 6QU |
| Moonwake Taproom | Tower Street | Brewery taproom | EH6 7BY |
| Victoria Bar | Leith Walk | Cozy boozer, cocktails | EH6 8PD |
| Newbarns | Jane Street | Microbrewery taproom | EH6 5HE |
| Finch | Bath Road | Neighbourhood bar, quiz | EH6 7JT |
| Harbour Inn | Newhaven | Local pub | – |
| Starbank Inn | Newhaven | Local pub | – |
Pubs in Leith (Proper)
- Teuchters Landing – 1C Dock Place, EH6 6LU. Dockside freehouse with a heated beer garden over the water, great food (breakfast from 10am), whisky and beer. Walk-ins only.
- Lost in Leith – 82 Commercial Street, EH6 6LX. Craft beer taproom by Campervan Brewery, served under the arches. Dog-friendly, fermented food pairings.
- Three Marys – 63-65 Henderson Street, EH6 6ED. Trendy cocktail bar named after the three historic Marys. Classic cocktails, local beers, French wine.
- Port o’ Leith – 58 Constitution Street, EH6 6RS. Trendy bar with outside seating, a true Leith institution known for affordable drinks and good conversation.
- Nobles by Bellfield – Constitution Street, EH6 6EW. Gorgeous Victorian café from 1896 with stained-glass windows, now run by Bellfield Brewery. Local craft beers on tap, coffee from independent roasters. Great breakfasts.
- The Carriers Quarters – 42 Bernard Street, EH6 6PR. Cave-like bar dating back to 1785, barely changed. Fireplace, dog-friendly, live music and bingo in the back room. Famous steak pies sell out quickly.
- Roseleaf – 23-24 Sandport Place, EH6 6EW. Cosy bar-café famous for ‘Pot-Tails’ (cocktails served in teapots). Bistro food from 10am, real ales, 20+ gins.
- The Granary – 32-34 The Shore, EH6 6QN. Old favourite on the waterfront with live music every Sunday, sport on screens, and hearty food since 2006.
- Duke’s – 31 Duke Street, EH6 8HH. Sports bar with wings, pints and live sport on big screens. Right in the heart of Leith.
- Nauticus – 142 Duke Street, EH6 8HR. Intimate cocktail bar championing Scottish produce. Creative cocktail menu organised by flavour profile, indie whisky list, charcuterie boards.
- The Lioness of Leith – 21-25 Duke Street, EH6 8HH. Lively neighbourhood bar-restaurant with cool decor, cocktail list, and main menu from 5pm Mon-Thu, noon Fri-Sun.
- The Percy Pl – 398 Easter Road, EH6 8HT. Grand Victorian pub with Polish owners since 2015. Pierogi, goulash, pork chops alongside pub food. Sunday evening pub quiz.
- Smoke and Mirrors – 159 Constitution Street, EH6 7AD. Low-lit cocktail bar on Constitution Street.
- Port of Leith Distillery – 11 Whisky Quay, EH6 6FH. Scotland’s first vertical distillery with panoramic views over Edinburgh and the Forth. Tours, tastings, whisky bar and dining.
- Dreadnought – 72 North Fort Street, EH6 4HL. Award-winning craft beer bar with 4 changing hand-pulled ales. All beers vegan and gluten-free. LGBTQ+ friendly with a rainbow-coloured bridge.
- Malt & Hops – 45 The Shore, EH6 6QU. Real ale freehouse on the waterfront with rotating cask beers and a relaxed atmosphere. A Leith staple for beer lovers.
- Moonwake Taproom – 6A Tower Street, EH6 7BY. Award-winning brewery taproom with views over the brewery. Own beers plus guests. Open Thu-Sun only.
- Victoria Bar – 265 Leith Walk, EH6 8PD. Part of the Boda Bars group. Cozy boozer with local breweries on tap (Pilot, Campervan, Moonwake). £6 cocktails Mon-Thu. Bring your own food.
- Newbarns Brewery & Taproom – 13 Jane Street, EH6 5HE. Microbrewery taproom by former Kernel and Siren brewers. Cask and keg beer, opened 2022. Wed-Sun evenings.
- Finch – 2-4 Bath Road, EH6 7JT. Formerly The Bullfinch, reopened June 2025. Neighbourhood bar and café with ornate ceiling and wooden gantry. Barney’s beers, weekly quiz.
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Leith Walk Pubs
- The Society Bar – Top of Leith Street. A leafy café with a drinks menu, perfect for starting or ending a Leith Walk crawl.
- The Joker and the Thief – Leith Walk. Relaxed bar with a pizza menu and laid-back vibes.
- Brass Monkey Leith Walk – Leith Walk. Drinks, games and movies under one roof.
- Woodland Creatures – Leith Walk. Dog-friendly, trendy bar known for their Sunday roast.
- The Dog House – Leith Walk. Board games and drinks in a fun, social setting.
- The Mother Superior – Leith Walk. Intimate bar with a lovely bar area, big on whisky.
- Leith Depot – Leith Walk. Modern bar and restaurant venue with vegan options on the menu.
- Leith Arches – Leith Walk. Events space under the historic arches.
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Pubs in Newhaven
- Harbour Inn – Newhaven. Local pub with cheap toasties, nautical décor, dogs welcome.
- Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar – Newhaven. British fish and seafood with waterfront views.
- Starbank Inn – Newhaven. Local pub next to Starbank Park.
- The Oldchain Pier – Newhaven. Lovely views, bar and food menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pub in Leith?
It depends what you are after. For craft beer, the Dreadnought and Moonwake Taproom are award-winners. For cocktails, try Three Marys or Nauticus. For a traditional Leith experience, Carriers Quarters (dating to 1785) and Teuchters Landing are local favourites.
Are there dog-friendly pubs in Leith?
Yes. Lost in Leith, Carriers Quarters, Woodland Creatures and the Harbour Inn in Newhaven all welcome dogs. Teuchters Landing also has a heated outdoor dockside area perfect for four-legged friends.
Which Leith pubs have beer gardens?
Teuchters Landing has the pick of the bunch with a heated beer garden right over the docks. Port o’ Leith and Malt & Hops both have outside seating on The Shore. Roseleaf has a back snug for parties.
Where can I watch sport in Leith?
Duke’s on Duke Street shows all major sport on big screens with wings and pints. The Granary also screens sport throughout the week. Teuchters Landing is famed for its sports coverage too.
Are there craft breweries in Leith?
Leith is one of Edinburgh’s craft beer heartlands. Moonwake Beer Co. brews on-site at their Tower Street taproom. Newbarns on Jane Street opened in 2022 by former Kernel and Siren brewers. Lost in Leith showcases Campervan Brewery’s beers, and the Port of Leith Distillery is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery.