Things to Do in Leith, Edinburgh

A historic port area with cobbled wharves, retail shops, and bistros. It's north of the city center along the shore of the Firth of Forth.

MontroseWine Bar
Valvona & CrollaSpecialty Store
Vinyl VillainsRecord Store

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Top things to do in Leith

Valvona & Crolla
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Specialty Store· £10–30
A fixture since 1934, stocking Italian deli produce, pastries, bread and wines, with attached cafe.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Vinyl Villains
★ 4.5 · 370
Record Store
An Aladdin's cave of new and secondhand LPs, from punk to jazz, plus CDs, T-shirts and collectibles.
Mon–Fri
10:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5 PM
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Argonaut Books
★ 4.8 · 293
Bookstore
An independent bookshop in Leith, Edinburgh, offering a selection of new releases, bestsellers, and booksellers' favorites, alongside a cafe and events.
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Where to eat & drink in Leith

Montrose
★ 4.5 · 137
Wine Bar· £ £
Located close to The Palace of Holyroodhouse, this 19th-century former inn has been converted into a wine bar and restaurant by the owners of Timberyard.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
5 PM – 11 PM
Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Kuna Cafe & Bakery
★ 4.8 · 315
Bakery· £1–10
A cozy cafe and bakery in Edinburgh offering a variety of seating options, known for its delicious coffee, pastries, cakes, focaccia sandwiches, and scones.
Mon
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Lioness of Leith
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Pub· £10–20
Modern art and hip designer touches bring this Victorian-style British pub bang up to date.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Joseph Pearce
★ 4.3 · 1.4k
Bar· £10–20
Shabby chic, living room-style bar for a laid-back atmosphere and bar food with a Swedish twist.
Mon–Wed
3 PM – 12 AM
Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Twelve Triangles
Bakery· £1–10
A bakery and coffee shop known for its bread, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee, with options for takeaway.
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM
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Little Fitzroy Coffee.
★ 4.8 · 495
Coffee Shop· £1–10
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Elm Row Cafe
★ 4.6 · 746
Café & Bakery· £10–20
Informal hangout with a laid-back vibe serving full Scottish breakfast, eggs benedict & pancakes.
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Vittoria on the Walk
★ 4.6 · 2.0k
Italian· £20–30
Pizzas, pasta and Scottish options served up in welcoming, kid-friendly eatery with outdoor tables.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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