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  • Updated By clivedinburgh on December 21, 2005
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    The Lighthouse

    Unmissable place on the Shore in Lieth, this is set over 3 levels and caters for a variety of events. The main bar on the ground floor is always crowded on a weekend and my tip for making a night of it is to have a meal on the balcony above the bar then kick back and relax. If you are feeling a tad energetic then there is a dancefloor on the 2nd floor with all the cheesy music you need.

    Smartish casual (depends on the doormen)

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 32-34 The Shore, Lieth
  • Phone: 0131 554 9465
  • Directions: Beside the rusty boat
  • Website: http://www.lthse.com/

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    Leith: Pubs A Plenty
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  • Updated By steventilly on January 5, 2003
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    There are simply dozens of pubs down the Commercial Quay and Shore areas of Leith. The ones that we tried on our "pub crawl" night were:
    "The Kings Wark", "The Malt & The Hops", "The Ship" and "The Shore". These were all on the street known as "Shore".

    The Kings Wark had good real ales, and the Malt & Hops was a real alse specialist pub, and even had hand drawn cider. The other two were more "bar/bistro" type of places (especially "The Shore"), and only sold "bright beer".

    We were quite amazed - for a Friday evening (usually the busiest night of the week) we managed to get seated in every pub (though that's not to say they were empty) and also got served pretty quickly too. The pubs were cozy and welcoming and most had candle lit interiors, real fires and no music.

    The atmosphere in all of them was friendly and welcoming. Like I say, we were taken aback! lol.

    Casual

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Off Commercial Street, Commercial Quay and Shore.

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    Bar Sirius: Cool crowd
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on August 24, 2006
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    Head over the cobbles to this hip bar for wee drink. The smallish bar can get a bit overwhelmed but the music and ambience are always good.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 7-10 Dock Place, Leith. EH6 6LU
  • Phone: 0131 5553344

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    Cameo: Word Up
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on October 9, 2006
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    The Cameo features some great sculpture, has a reputation for good food and a large screen for sporting events.

    Casual

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 23 COMMERCIAL STREET, EDINBURGH, EH6 6JA
  • Phone: 0131 5549999
  • Directions: 50 yards over the bridge towards Ocean Terminal & its the red bar on corner.
  • Website: http://www.camcameo.co.uk/bar/bar.html
  • Other Contact: http://www.guardian.co.uk/thegui

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    Chain Pier Pub: Pub crawl
  • Updated By EdinburghRoc on July 23, 2006
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  • Old Chain Pier Pub - Leith
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    Eat and drink while watching ships sail by at the Old Chain Pier.
    Lots of pubs are to be found at Newhaven.

    Casual but nice.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Trinity Cres
  • Directions: Newhaven near the Starbank Park.

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    Compass Bar & Grill: Lost and found
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on January 23, 2006
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    This is a fairly new bar that does a good food trade. Always welcoming it can be hard to find a pew at times.

    Half way down Constitution Street opposite the police station.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 44 Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, EH7 6EX
  • Phone: 0131 554 1979
  • Other Contact: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/art

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    Cougar Lounge: Strike a pose
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on January 23, 2006
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    The Cougar Lounge has a large floor area that can give the impression of seeming quite empty. There are plenty sofas to lounge about on and the atmosphere is always relaxed. There is a patio area out front in the summer for watching the world go by. Live bands feature occasionally.

    Casual

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 28 Bernard Street, Leith, EH6 6PP
  • Phone: 0131 4768080
  • Directions: 50m East from The Shore on the left

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    Isobar: Late nite drinking
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on October 9, 2006
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    This was my venue of choice for a late night drink as it has a 1am license. Good selection of drinks and a barman that knows far too many cocktails. The bench seating towards the back can help blend different groups together.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 7 Bernard Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6PW
  • Phone: 0131 4678904
  • Directions: By the Burns statue

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    Nobles: My Leith local
  • Updated By clivedinburgh on March 26, 2006
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  • Great bar filled with a variety of locals, large projector screen for sports viewing and a good set of barstaff. Good spot to catch a live band.

  • Theme: Adult Spot
  • Address: 44a Constitution St, Leith EH6 6RS
  • Phone: 0131 5542024

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    Old Dock Bar: Relaxed hangout
  • By clivedinburgh on January 23, 2006
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    This bar is a great place to relax an afternoon away in reading a paper. The bar features several draught ales and the restaurant is good for the price.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 3/5 Dock Place, Leith, EH6 6LU
  • Phone: 0131 5554474
  • Directions: Near the Scottish Executive
  • Website: http://www.spidacom.co.uk/olddockbar/index.htm

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