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About Port O' Leith
On Constitution St in Edinburgh, Port O' Leith is a pub decorated throughout with ships' flags and nautical items. The bar runs to a wide selection of spirits and whiskies alongside a solid beer range, with bar snacks covering the food side rather than a full menu. Seating is limited, with tables in short supply, and the small room adds to the close quarters. It operates on a walk-in basis, no reservations. Dogs are welcome and regularly present among the regulars. Staff keep a curated playlist going, including Leith-related tunes, over a room that draws a loyal, returning crowd.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Menu & Prices
12 dishes- Whiskey
- Cider
- Rum
- Bunnahabhain Whisky
- Newcastle Brown Ale
- Muff Gin and Tonic
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spirits selection, pub dogs, great playlist and Guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spirits selection, pub dogs, great playlist and Guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, chatty bar staff are the most repeated draw at this Leith pub, and reviewers pair them with a strong drinks range: a Guinness one reviewer calls excellent, clean taps, a fantastic spirit selection, a great choice of whiskies and good beer. Several praise the atmosphere and the music, with one calling the playlist fantastic and another saying the place feels different from the usual Leith pubs. Dogs are a regular sight, and one reviewer describes a laid back local joint with character. The main trade-offs are change and space. A few note it is not the pub it used to be, with one remembering people dancing on the bar in the 90s and finding it more laid back now, though that reviewer does not count it as worse. Another says food options are few and tables and room are limited, which they feel adds to the atmosphere. One visitor stopped in while waiting for a tram and left happy, and another recalls the owner playing Born Slippy, the Trainspotting classic, during their stay.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, chatty bar staff are the most repeated draw at this Leith pub, and reviewers pair them with a strong drinks range: a Guinness one reviewer calls excellent, clean taps, a fantastic spirit selection, a great choice of whiskies and good beer. Several praise the atmosphere and the music, with one calling the playlist fantastic and another saying the place feels different from the usual Leith pubs. Dogs are a regular sight, and one reviewer describes a laid back local joint with character. The main trade-offs are change and space. A few note it is not the pub it used to be, with one remembering people dancing on the bar in the 90s and finding it more laid back now, though that reviewer does not count it as worse. Another says food options are few and tables and room are limited, which they feel adds to the atmosphere. One visitor stopped in while waiting for a tram and left happy, and another recalls the owner playing Born Slippy, the Trainspotting classic, during their stay.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I drank in here when Mary was in charge and while it's not the same pub that it used to be, it doesn't mean that it's worse, it's just different. Change happens everywhere. Anyway, I came in for a quiet pint on a weekday afternoon, the Guinness was excellent and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I'd not been in for while, but I don't think I'll leave it so long next time. I'd recommend.”
- Google user
“Laid back af. Clean taps. No taps aff. Beautiful dogs. A local joint with character and 0 cold, ostentatious amplifier types. That's handy, pop in.”
- Google user
“Not the pub it used to be; but time moves on. Great beer, friendly & chatty staff, dogs everywhere! Captures the old vibe... If you ever feel unwelcome, come here.”
- Google user
“If there is one pub you need to visit in Leith then its the Port O' Leith. I remember going there in the 90's and seeing people dancing on the bar and things could get a bit wild..so okay these days the bar is a slightly more laid back but its still a cool place to have couple of beers and see the Leith life.”
- Google user
“After our walk in Leith, we had to wait for the tram and stopped by a pub. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I really liked the music too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A lively Leithers landmark pub, with ships' flags, nautical decor and loyal regulars, bar snacks.”
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near Port O' Leith
- The King's Wark4.51,6270.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
apple crumble, venison sunday roast, mussels
- Teuchters Landing4.64,0750.2 mi
burgers with haggis, whisky selection, fish and chips
- Brass Monkey Leith4.41,7140.8 mi£10–20
haggis balls, loaded nachos, beers and ales on tap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port O' LeithWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5558 | — | £20–30 | spirits selection, pub dogs, great playlist |
| The King's WarkReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.51,627 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | apple crumble, venison sunday roast, mussels |
| Teuchters Landing | 4.64,075 | 0.2 mi | — | burgers with haggis, whisky selection, fish and chips |
| Brass Monkey Leith | 4.41,714 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | haggis balls, loaded nachos, beers and ales on tap |
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