Port of Leith Distillery

4.7

361 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Bar contains some of the finest and most exciting new wave whiskies from Scotland and around the world.

With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 200-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery and enlightenment at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.

Much like the whisky the distillery seeks to create, everything else the bar has to offer is inspired by the provenance of the Forth Valley, and Leith’s rich food and drink heritage.

With a seasonally inspired food menu of local and indigenous ingredients, 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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Distillery, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
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. <br /><br />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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Festive Set Menu
£36.00 - £38.00 per person
7 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
Indulge in the Distillery Bar’s Festive Dining Menu, a four-course seasonal showcase of rich, refined flavours. Appetiser: Roasted Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Mousse Starter: Heritage Apple & Chestnut Bisque Main: Ardgay Game Venison Loin, Poached Pear, Celeraic Puree, Table Whisky Jus Vegan: Oven Roasted Cauliflower, Almond Butter Grenobloise, Croutons, Lilliput Capers, Lemon, Fine Herbs Dessert: Eggnog Panna Cotta, Pedro Ximinez Macerated Dark Fruit, Shortbread Vegan: Mulled Pear Sorbet
New Year's Eve Party
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
21:30
Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party at the Port of Leith Distillery! Ring in the new year with spectacular waterfront views, live DJ, and a selection of premium whiskies and signature cocktails. Dance your way into 2025 and enjoy a midnight dram to welcome 2025 in style. Celebrate in the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant port, where tradition meets modern flair. Raise a glass and make memories that will last a lifetime! All tickets include; entry, late night snack and midnight dram / glass of fizz. Kindly note that our kitchen will be closed for this event however our bar snacks menu will be available.

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Port of Leith Distillery boasts "stunning views" and a lively atmosphere, making it a must-visit. Visitors praise the "delicious food," unique cocktails, and extensive whisky selection. The friendly staff enhance the experience, while the venue's panoramic outlook over Edinburgh adds to its charm. Perfect for special occasions or casual visits.

361 Reviews

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Aoife
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our visit here! Really nice touch by giving my partner a birthday card after I’d put on the reservation that it was for a birthday. Will be back again!
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CHRIS
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue and first class service. Can't wait to go back.
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Graeme
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked in for drinks, and picked up some bar snacks. Everything was excellent, service, knowledge, friendliness, choice... Great atmosphere, would highly recommend checking it out.
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Alexander
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Really friendly staff. Cool place really well designed. It’s a shame that the access is impaired by the building works right now, but it’s worth making the effort.
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Nick
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Superb venue, little bit of an adventure to find. Love everything about the venue. Booked a table 3weeks in advance for meal with friends. Starters arrived with mains which was odd. We were told another party were booked at 9pm so felt rushed. It spoilt the whole night somewhat. 7-9pm - not long for a three course meal with drinks. We had no time for desert! Fancied the egg nog pudding too- such a shame. Do we return? Not sure but perhaps we need to book later so we have the table for the evening?
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judith
Edinburgh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a lovely sunny afternoon the 8th floor was looking gorgeous. Views amazing, of course. Nice buzz. The staff are very attentive without being intrusive. Food beautifully prepared. My only criticism would be around the size of the portions - a snack, rather than a meal?? Let's hope the gigantic construction site next door at Ocean Terminal will not be putting people off!
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Alan
Edinburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always. a really nice welcome, seated at the seat requested (Booth seat) and served very efficiently. Staff and food was excellent. Had a great afternoon, thanks, Alan
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George
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great atmosphere and great views over the town and the Forth.
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PM40
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe in a fun building and we had an amazing view of Britannia
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george
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A terrific venue - different and buzzy- exciting Christmas menu - there was a small hiccup with our order - but not only did we receive fulsome and prompt apology but a free drink and a discount on the final bill - that is competent management - full marks !
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Port of Leith Distillery is rated 4.7 stars by 361 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

Additional information

Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu

New Year's Eve Party

Menu

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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