Port of Leith Distillery

Name: Port of Leith Distillery
Address: 11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6HB
Telephone: 0131 600 0765
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

412 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

We will be showing all of the Scotland Six Nations matches in the Bar! We have plenty of space for standing and for walk-ins. If you wish to reserve a table, follow the booking info or give us a call!

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Distillery Bar is a premium new-wave Whisky Bar and Scottish food & drink destination.

With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 300-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.

With a critically acclaimed seasonal inspired food menu, Head Chef Patrick and his team combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.

We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.

Our Kitchen closes at 9:30pm Tuesday - Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday - Monday.
Our Bar Snacks menu runs all night.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–20:00 Tue, Wed 12:00–22:00 Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Phone number
0131 600 0765
Website
https://www.leithdistillery.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We find the thought of hanging out in our whisky distillery to be pretty exciting and we thought others would too. We’ve created a number of spaces within the building that you can hire out for corporate meetings, birthday parties, weddings, private tastings or high-level secret discussions.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 0131 600 0765

Location
11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB
Area
Edinburgh
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
If arriving by bus or tram, disembark at Ocean Terminal. On foot from Ocean Terminal, walk up Ocean Drive in a NE direction to the water and you will find us on your left.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Scotland 6 Nations - Pie & Pint
31 Jan 2025 - 10 Mar 2025
We're showing all Scotland matches this Six Nations and what better way to enjoy the rugby than a Pie & a Pint! Our home-made Steak Pies twinned with a crisp pint from Pilot is the perfect half-time snack for £10. Pop into the bar to watch the games and enjoy. No reservation needed. We are keeping plenty of space for walk-ins and standing so pop in! If you wish to reserve a table, give us a call!

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Ambience
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Best Ambience
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Port of Leith Distillery is a must-visit gem offering "amazing views" over the Firth of Forth, "great service," and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "extensive drink menu" and "delicious food," including standout items like the smoked haddock scotch egg. The knowledgeable staff ensures a memorable experience, making it "highly recommended."

412 Reviews

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Graham
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit anfd thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the food in the bar.
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Andrew
Edinburgh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views and place. We just had 2 whisky flights and a cheeseboard and it was excellent. First time - looking forward to going back!
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Cathy
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent table, attentive staff, great drinks and food. Moderately priced. Definitely go back.
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Allen
Bristol
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating the birthday and retirement of my wife. Table booked for mid afternoon. Warm welcome, shown to table promptly and we quickly met our server Anna. In our experience, it's the people that make the vibe and Anna was simply perfecto (and spanish) Great fun, warm, professional and keen to make your experience the best it could be ... a true gem. We had the meat plater, olives and foccacia bread, all of which were delicious and all of the bread was served warm. My wife has a dairy allergy and this was considered when we ordered. Drinks were of a high quality and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. Views are fantastic and they are dog friendly. We will definitely be returning ... and hope to see Anna again, a Spanish Senorita in the heart of Leith ... definitely bringing the sunshine. Thank you
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Alison
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Window seats, fabulous cocktails, excellent staff members.
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Jonathan
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely meal after the tour. Beautifully cooked food and friendly staff. Ask for a table.near the window overlooking the yacht!
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Keith
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful afternoon spent at The Port of Leith Distillery. Great service, atmosphere and awesome selection of drams 🥃
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Ian
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on the tour then had a bite to eat and cocktails in the public bar - amazing place and I would highly recommend both the tour and drinks/food.
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John
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first time there. There is a lot of building work going on outside but that did not impact on our visit. Amazing views of the Royal Yacht Britannia lit up at night and out to sea - quite stunning. The food was delicious although the starters took a long time to come. Our waitress Anna noticed this, chased them up for us and gave us complimentary drinks to compensate. She is such an asset to this restaurant and absolutely made it a memorable evening for us. Without hers harp observation skills we would probably have become very grumpy and irritated by the delay. We would definitely go there again. The menu is very limited but that is a good thing. Everything we ate was a delight.
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Scott
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were great, very accommodating and enthusiastic about the product. Enjoyed our cocktails and the nibbly food was delicious.
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Port of Leith Distillery is rated 4.7 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

Additional information

Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–20:00 Tue, Wed 12:00–22:00 Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
If arriving by bus or tram, disembark at Ocean Terminal. On foot from Ocean Terminal, walk up Ocean Drive in a NE direction to the water and you will find us on your left.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.leithdistillery.com/
Phone number
0131 600 0765
Private party facilities
We find the thought of hanging out in our whisky distillery to be pretty exciting and we thought others would too. We’ve created a number of spaces within the building that you can hire out for corporate meetings, birthday parties, weddings, private tastings or high-level secret discussions.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 0131 600 0765

Port of Leith Distillery

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Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Scotland 6 Nations - Pie & Pint

Menu

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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