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About Brass Monkey Leith
Brass Monkey Leith is a pub in Edinburgh at 362 Leith Walk, where the bartenders offer samples of drinks before you order. Beers and ales are on tap, and the bar also stocks a wide variety of spirits and cocktails. The kitchen works through a menu of 32 dishes that covers burgers, noodles and breakfast, with vegetarian options among them. Fries come in several versions, including Sriracha Fries and Blue Cheese Fries, and the Monkey Nachos sit alongside them. Plenty of tables and open spaces for mingling are spread through the pub, and music and movies play in the background.
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Menu & Prices
32 dishes · mains £2–15- SWEET POTATO FRIES£10.00
- SRIRACHA FRIES£8.00
- BLUE CHEESE FRIES£10.00
- CHILLI CHEESE FRIES£10.00
- JUST FRIES£4.50
- MONKEY NACHOS£12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis balls, loaded nachos, beers and ales on tap and chili dog.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis balls, loaded nachos, beers and ales on tap and chili dog.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the atmosphere, calling it relaxed and lively with a quirky interior and plenty of tables for friends. Food draws mentions too: a sharer bowl of loaded nachos, haggis balls, a chili dog and bleu cheese fries. One reviewer calls the service despicable, citing staff cutting off sober customers. Others find staff friendly, with two noting a bartender offered a beer sample.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the atmosphere, calling it relaxed and lively with a quirky interior and plenty of tables for friends. Food draws mentions too: a sharer bowl of loaded nachos, haggis balls, a chili dog and bleu cheese fries. One reviewer calls the service despicable, citing staff cutting off sober customers. Others find staff friendly, with two noting a bartender offered a beer sample.
Featured reviews
- Luke Peckham
“The bar itself is incredible. A great location and amazing atmosphere but the service is beyond despicable, very power hungry staff that are more focused on cutting people off (that are sober) belittling punters rather than trying to create …”
- Toosha Atta
“A fun and cosy place! The atmosphere is relaxed, lively, and full of character, making it a great spot to spend an evening with friends. I especially like that it feels a little different from a typical pub, with its quirky interior and comfortable spaces where you can actually sit, chat, and enjoy the atmosphere. It has a really nice casual vibe without feeling boring, and the staff were friendly and welcoming too. A great place for a relaxed night out with friends and definitely somewhere I’d happily visit again.”
- Tellus 12
“Stopped at this pub with friends after a day out for a drink and some snacks. Nice atmosphere here. Plenty of tables, some of them more comfier than others. I tried haggis balls for the first time and was impressed 👍 with a sharer bowl of nachos which were loaded and went down a treat. The barmaid was kind enough to let me taste and advise some drinks as I'm not from the area and most were strange and exotic to me 😁 had a good time and hope to return. Many thanks!”
- Jonathan Smith
“Small menu, but delicious. I ordered the chili dog, Bleu cheese fries and a coke. The bartender was very friendly and she offered me a sample of a beer, and was …”
- Desmond Dsouza
“A cracking bar with ample space and many tables and mingling spaces and an outside area. Great selection of beers and ales on tap and wide variety of spirits and cocktails. The food here is quite good and the staff are awesome. Friendly courteous and just super nice.. the place has quite a vibe with great music and movies playing in the background. It is clean. Nice place to meet new people and also drink with friends and family.. recommended by all means.. visit and be enthralled by the ambience”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Comfortable pub dishing up burgers, noodles & breakfast, plus vegetarian options.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Food at bar
- Restroom
- Beer
- Food
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- Facilities· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Location
Bars near Brass Monkey Leith
- Brunswick Book Club4.89230.2 mi
eggs benedict, haggis spring rolls, sweet potato fries
- The Mash Tun4.28350.4 miWheelchair accessible
sports on large tvs, burgers, sticky toffee pudding
- Regent Bar4.74560.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWi-FiTakeout
popcorn and snacks, LGBTQ friendly pub, local beer selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Monkey Leith | 4.41,714 | — | £10–20 | haggis balls, loaded nachos, beers and ales on tap |
| Brunswick Book Club | 4.8923 | 0.2 mi | — | eggs benedict, haggis spring rolls, sweet potato fries |
| The Mash TunWheelchair accessible | 4.2835 | 0.4 mi | — | sports on large tvs, burgers, sticky toffee pudding |
| Regent BarReservations · Wi-Fi · Takeout | 4.7456 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | popcorn and snacks, LGBTQ friendly pub, local beer selection |
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