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Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Port of Leith Distillery

4.7 (483)
£25 and under
Scottish
11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Private dining

Menu

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What 483 people are saying

Port of Leith Distillery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy creative cocktails, a wide selection of whiskies, and delicious food, including standout small plates. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it a "unique location" worth visiting. Don't miss the "amazing" brunch options!
483 Reviews

  1. Alastair

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views with good food. Good fizz and selected food. Recommended

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  2. Jason

    Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had booked the set lunch with champagne Food was large portions Service a little sporadic, with people waiting for drinks Views were very good Atmosphere was good

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  3. Joanne

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really lovely lunch in this very impressive restaurant and building. The food was really lovely and the service was excellent. Great ambience and even with thunderstorms outside the views were fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed - thanks 👍🏻

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  4. Ian

    Edinburgh/Midlothian12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed at the first course - 3 slices of bread and butter. My wife asked if she could get the dessert from the vegan menu but she was told she couldn't with no credible reason given. She was told they were too busy. The restaurant was less than half full.

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  5. Skip

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful view of the port Leith area. Great choice of cocktails and whiskeys. We had small plates of gnocchi and burrata and tomatoes. Our starters of olives and sourdough bread hit the spot.

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  6. John

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent lunch which we thought was good value for money. The staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. If possible, book a window table for great views over the Forth.

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  7. Jen

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Itison voucher. It is a set menu, not a tasting menu And giving 3 slices of bread and calling it a course is....well, not good enough (though it was very good bread) Haggis starter - excellent. Pannacotta - likewise. Coley main course - bland and tasteless and not very nice. Wine menu very small Felt it was oversold and under-delivered with no paired wines with "tasting menu". Highs and lows

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  8. Anne

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately i didn't order food or drink as i had booked a table to enjoy brunch and was told it was not available once i had been seated. So i left
    Port of Leith DistilleryResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hello Anne, I'm very sorry to hear that you had a disappointing visit. We have been contacting bookings that stated they were coming for brunch in their booking notes to notify them that it is not currently running. We will review this method and perhaps contact all early afternoon bookings to notify in case people have not specified they are coming for brunch. I see that your reservation was for 12pm so you would have been offered our lunch menu, I'm sorry that there was nothing on it that you wished to have in lieu of our brunch items. I will send my details privately to you in case you would like to rebook and give us an opportunity to improve on this experience. Best, Helen

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  9. Pam

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience - food is amazing as are the cocktails ! Service is just perfect also - all in all a fabulous time - highly recommended

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  10. Catriona

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived at our reservation time of 11am they hadn't unlocked the doors yet: at 11:10 we called to ask and they very quickly let us in. Not a huge inconvenience but not the best start to our experience! The waitresses were all very helpful and personable, they couldn't do enough for us which was lovely. The bar area itself is just beautiful, we really enjoyed the ambience and the relaxed feel with the views. We had a cocktail each and tried the brunch menu. Drinks were lovely and served very quickly. The croissant buns are delicious, though we did think that the portions could have been slightly bigger as we left a bit hungry. One minor bit of feedback is that the croissant buns are served on top of a napkin on each plate. The napkins were stuck to the buns and ended up absorbing a lot of the syrup and butter. I think it might be better to just serve them on a plate without a napkin.
    Port of Leith DistilleryResponded on June 13, 2025
    Hello Catriona, Thank you for leaving us a review. We are investigating the issue with the doors being locked at 11am - thank you for bringing this to our attention. I'm delighted to hear that you were well looked after by our team and enjoyed the cocktails. I will relay your feedback regarding the croissant buns to our kitchen. The brunch menu is a recent addition to the menu so all feedback is much appreciated. I'm glad that overall you enjoyed your visit with us. I hope we will welcome you back soon! Best, Helen

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Port of Leith Distillery

11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 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
    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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