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Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Port of Leith Distillery

4.7
4.7
439 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish
11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • 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 9pm Sun-Wed and 9:30pm Thurs-Sat

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 11:00–22:30
  • 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

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Menu

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What 439 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

Loved For

  • 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 offers an "amazing experience" with "stunning views" and "excellent service." Visitors rave about the "fabulous cocktails" and "great whisky selection," while the "delicious food" and "friendly staff" enhance the visit. Despite some accessibility challenges due to construction, patrons find the ambiance and overall experience "worth the trip."
439 Reviews

  1. Claire

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our visit to the port of leith distillery bar. The food was delicious, great selection of drinks and service was great. We shared 4 small plates which was a perfect amount.

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  2. Francesca

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view, delicious cocktails. We loved the focaccia and - on a previous visit - the devilled ‘cacio e pepe’ eggs. Plenty of vegetarian options and some vegan ones too.

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  3. Wallace

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food menu was disappointing compared to previous visits - set dinner menu was generally too stodgy. Nice ambience good service and whisky flights great value.

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  4. Jessica

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Host who greeted us at the door was quite rude and not accommodating. I was taking my dad their to celebrate and the waiter who greeted us spoiled it slightly.
    Port of Leith DistilleryResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am sorry to hear that you found one of our team members to be rude. We always strive to give our guests the best possible experience every time they visit so it is disappointing that we did not meet this expectation. I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your visit overall despite the initial interaction. I will send you my contact details privately so that you can provide more information if you wish. We appreciate your feedback, it is vital to hear from guests so we can continually improve the service we offer. I hope you will visit again and allow us an opportunity to improve on this experience. Best, Helen

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  5. Sheena

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar at Port of Leith is stunning. Service is excellent, food and drink fabulous. Highly recommended.

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  6. Kenneth

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent whisky flight and board. The young lady who served us was excellent, very friendly and had a good chat with us made the experience a lovely couple of hours

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  7. Thomas

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views brilliant service and choice of drinks, would’ve given more praise but had to go down a floor to use toilets

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Czechia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    worth a visit for sure - staff were great - whole experience very good. bugger of a place to get to & not much else around but thoroughly enjoyed it

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  9. Jane

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was buzzing when we visited on Saturday afternoon. We had a fantastic view from our table at the window. The four course lunch deal was excellent, but the charcuterie starter, though delicious, was probably too large. There was an interesting and varied selection of dishes on the menu, and vegetarians and vegans were well catered for.

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  10. Pauline

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice friendly staff. Great view at the bar. Hope to be back soon

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FAQs

Port of Leith Distillery is rated 4.7 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Port of Leith Distillery

11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 11:00–22:30
  • 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
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