Guidebook for Leith Walk/Easter Road
Food Scene
Edinburgh has a HUGE food scene, but here are some very local recommendations.
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkGreat for modern Scottish, and the midweek lunch deal is a steal.
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StVery, very knowledgeable independent wine and beer shop. Regular wine tastings.
72 locals recommend
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdVery, very knowledgeable independent wine and beer shop. Regular wine tastings.
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdCake, bread, cake, bread, cake.
Cakes, sandwiches, calzone. And cheaper than the Manna House.
79 locals recommend
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StCakes, sandwiches, calzone. And cheaper than the Manna House.
Gaia
32 Crighton PlFresh pasta, and cheap!
Shapla Takeaway
87 Easter RdVery good Bangladeshi takeaway. Go in for a garlic naan at least!
Shopping
Books and music, mostly second hand. Knowledgeable staff and a lovely space.
10 locals recommend
Elvis Shakespeare
347 Leith WalkBooks and music, mostly second hand. Knowledgeable staff and a lovely space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkCraft beer, good atmosphere
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StLocal bar with bottled German beer and a quirky cycling theme.
Great alternative wee music venue, which is threatened with closure next year unfortunately. Enjoy it while you can!
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkGreat alternative wee music venue, which is threatened with closure next year unfortunately. Enjoy it while you can!
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlGood for craft beer and burgers.
Robbies
367 Leith WalkA nice, quiet, traditional pub. Old Leith, not hipster Leith.
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkSame owners as Boda, same vibe.
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkA cosy Scandinavian bar with good wine and pear cider.
Sightseeing
A steep but short walk uphill, which rewards you with amazing views of the city. There is a path from London Road, at the corner of Easter Road, which is closest to here.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillA steep but short walk uphill, which rewards you with amazing views of the city. There is a path from London Road, at the corner of Easter Road, which is closest to here.
Parks & Nature
Like the Scottish highlands in the middle of the city. Climb the crags and Arthur's Seat for unforgettable views.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveLike the Scottish highlands in the middle of the city. Climb the crags and Arthur's Seat for unforgettable views.
A quiet, secret route through Edinburgh, green and serene. Despite what the map says, it starts in Leith, hence the name!
13 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA quiet, secret route through Edinburgh, green and serene. Despite what the map says, it starts in Leith, hence the name!
Lovely beach with Victorian promenade and some nice cafes pubs overlooking the Firth of Forth.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely beach with Victorian promenade and some nice cafes pubs overlooking the Firth of Forth.
Essentials
Rajah's Supermarket
33 Albert StSpecialist Asian food shop.
Local branch of national chain. A bit of a rip off. Get your milk from the shop directly across the road instead!
457 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StLocal branch of national chain. A bit of a rip off. Get your milk from the shop directly across the road instead!
Getting Around
The buses into Edinburgh city centre stop here. Catch the 7, 14 and 49 if you're heading to North or South Bridge, or the 10, 11, or 16 to get to Lothian Road/West Princes Street.
Albert Place
Albert PlaceThe buses into Edinburgh city centre stop here. Catch the 7, 14 and 49 if you're heading to North or South Bridge, or the 10, 11, or 16 to get to Lothian Road/West Princes Street.