Nikki’s guidebook
Food scene
We are 5 mins walk from this pretty fishing harbour and lighthouse at Newhaven Harbour. Catch of the day at the famous Newhaven Fishmarket, enjoy with a glass of bubbly and watch the sunset. You can also find Loch Fyne Oyster restaurant and Pier brasserie (although I prefer the oysters at the Fishmarket;)
19 locals recommend
Newhaven Harbour
Pier PlaceWe are 5 mins walk from this pretty fishing harbour and lighthouse at Newhaven Harbour. Catch of the day at the famous Newhaven Fishmarket, enjoy with a glass of bubbly and watch the sunset. You can also find Loch Fyne Oyster restaurant and Pier brasserie (although I prefer the oysters at the Fishmarket;)
A 20 minute stroll from the flat you will find the Shore, this has a European vibe with its cobbled streets, canal and al fresco dining. There is a beautiful canal with some lovely restaurants and cafes. Toast, Mimi's Bakehouse are two personal favourites for a lite bite. If it's a sunny day, try and grab a table on the pontoon at Teuchter's Landing for a drink.
Every Saturday there is Leith Market at the Shore where you can buy delicious food (lots of Vegan options).
69 locals recommend
The Shore station
A 20 minute stroll from the flat you will find the Shore, this has a European vibe with its cobbled streets, canal and al fresco dining. There is a beautiful canal with some lovely restaurants and cafes. Toast, Mimi's Bakehouse are two personal favourites for a lite bite. If it's a sunny day, try and grab a table on the pontoon at Teuchter's Landing for a drink.
Every Saturday there is Leith Market at the Shore where you can buy delicious food (lots of Vegan options).
I can highly recommend the coffee and breakfast, lunch & cakes at Milk Café and Sculpture workshop 5 minutes from the property on the Leith cycle path, you can walk along this pretty cycle path to the city centre or to The Shore.
41 locals recommend
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 HawthornvaleI can highly recommend the coffee and breakfast, lunch & cakes at Milk Café and Sculpture workshop 5 minutes from the property on the Leith cycle path, you can walk along this pretty cycle path to the city centre or to The Shore.
Leith was recently voted the coolest neighbourhood in Scotland so you are very lucky to be here! Leith Walk is full of independent eateries, coffee shops, bars and shops. Head down on foot (no choice about this due to the current tram works!) and you will find plenty of options to choose from.
162 locals recommend
Leith
Leith was recently voted the coolest neighbourhood in Scotland so you are very lucky to be here! Leith Walk is full of independent eateries, coffee shops, bars and shops. Head down on foot (no choice about this due to the current tram works!) and you will find plenty of options to choose from.
One of my other favourites for fine dining is the Fingal boat, dining on this boat is like taking a step back in time and the perfect spot to watch the sunset. The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar has a relaxed, luxurious feel and vast floor to ceiling windows. Serving Afternoon Tea, dinner and spectacular cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Fingal
One of my other favourites for fine dining is the Fingal boat, dining on this boat is like taking a step back in time and the perfect spot to watch the sunset. The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar has a relaxed, luxurious feel and vast floor to ceiling windows. Serving Afternoon Tea, dinner and spectacular cocktails.
This is my favourite cafe in Leith, the best coffee, try the Turkish one. The food is delicious and fresh and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Nice walk along water of leith from flat.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Truva
ShoreThis is my favourite cafe in Leith, the best coffee, try the Turkish one. The food is delicious and fresh and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Nice walk along water of leith from flat.
GYM
There is a fully equipped David Lloyd leisure centre within 5 minute walk overlooking the beautiful Newhaven Harbour with spa, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, tennis, children activities, cafe and creche. Day passes available for £25. Full spa menu with use of Spa facilities available to non guests if booking a treatment.
13 locals recommend
David Lloyd Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven PlaceThere is a fully equipped David Lloyd leisure centre within 5 minute walk overlooking the beautiful Newhaven Harbour with spa, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, tennis, children activities, cafe and creche. Day passes available for £25. Full spa menu with use of Spa facilities available to non guests if booking a treatment.
Sightseeing
The main city centre is easily accessible walk or cycle along the pretty Water of Leith Walkway, this is a pretty 1 hour walk or 20 minute cycle to the centre of town, passing parks and trendy Stockbridge. Alternatively there is a bus stop near the flat or the taxi number below.
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdThe main city centre is easily accessible walk or cycle along the pretty Water of Leith Walkway, this is a pretty 1 hour walk or 20 minute cycle to the centre of town, passing parks and trendy Stockbridge. Alternatively there is a bus stop near the flat or the taxi number below.
We are also located nearby to Portabello and the spectacular Silverknowles Beach and Cramond Beach within a 20 minute drive or a 1-2 hour pretty hike!
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeWe are also located nearby to Portabello and the spectacular Silverknowles Beach and Cramond Beach within a 20 minute drive or a 1-2 hour pretty hike!
beach
We are also located nearby to Portabello and the spectacular Silverknowles Beach and Cramond Beach within a 20 minute drive or a 1-2 hour pretty hike!
6 locals recommend
Silverknowes
We are also located nearby to Portabello and the spectacular Silverknowles Beach and Cramond Beach within a 20 minute drive or a 1-2 hour pretty hike!