Mara

Name: Mara
Address: 58 Shore, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6RA
Telephone: 0131 357 1869
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (20)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

58 Shore, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Mara is the perfect bar to catch up with friends over wine, cocktails, brunch or dinner in The Shore in Leith.

Bring a few of your loved ones and unwind in scenic surroundings, either on our sun-trap of a garden or inside our contemporary bar and restaurant.

We pride ourselves on our expertly curated and ever-rotating wine list, creative cocktails and freshly prepared food including sharing platters, small bites and our popular brunch menu served until 4pm daily.

We are dog-friendly and now offer takeaway drinks! Please note that our outdoor area is for walk-ins only, but you are welcome to book our interior.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0131 357 1869
Website
https://www.mara.bar/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We are able to hire out the upstairs section of our restaurant for private hire. This can fit up to 50 people.

Location
58 Shore, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Neighborhood
Leith
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lothian Bus numbers 16, 35 & 36 stop at our doorstep. The Shore tram stop is also only a few minutes walk away from us.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Food and Drinks
Multiple dates available
Our food menu is available from 12pm-9pm (Mon - Thurs) and from 11am to 9pm (Fri-Sun)
Drinks Only Table
Multiple dates available
Book your table for drinks only. Our extensive and expertly chosen wine list is accompanied by a selection of cocktails, beers and more.
Brunch
Multiple dates available
Brunch at Mara is served! Join us between 12pm-4pm (Mon-Thurs), or 11am-4pm (Fri-Sun) for a delicious menu you just can't miss.

What 20 people are saying

Mara 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mara offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "amazing flavors." Guests praise the "excellent service" and cozy atmosphere, making it a "must visit when you're in the Shore." The steak frites deal is a standout, and the wine selection is expertly curated. A truly inviting spot!

20 Reviews

J
John
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, amazing flavours and combinations and the service was excellent. Highly recommended!
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David
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! Favourite spot on the shore and will continue going back! Love this place!
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Cheryl
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food with great service and reasonable prices!
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laura
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious, staff were brilliant & almost as good as the food & wine. 😜 We cannot wait to go back - must visit when you’re in the Shore!
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IANTHESCOT
Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Back again for the STEAKDEAL! Quite different from our last visit but still a good deal nonetheless. Rocket salad with Pomegranate seeds and Apricot was a brilliant addition to the Steak frites.
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IANTHESCOT
Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a great place Mara us for some food & drinks. We had the Steak Frites deal which was superb! We will definitely be back again and every time we are in Leith.
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john
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely location close to the Shore, light and comfortable interior,staff very helpful and friendly
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Graham
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Portions quite small for price but tasted very good. Servers were excellent but service was slow. Would happily return.
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Issy
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed, food menu had been drastically reduced , very small choice, place was full but very noisy with drinker’s speaking very loudly and the service charge was 20% I enjoyed my steak frites but expensive for the portions, I’ll go somewhere else next time though
MaraResponded on March 31, 2025
Hi Issy, Thank you for your feedback! We are always looking to learn and improve, so that we can offer the best experience possible. We are very sorry that your visit with us was not up to par, and will take all of this on board. We do offer an optional service charge of 10%, which we have never changed. This goes directly to our hardworking staff, who are always on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout your visit with us. We hope we can welcome you back in future, and that we can show you the best Mara has to offer!
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Jane
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for a lovely meal and beautiful attentive service.
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FAQs

Mara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 357 1869.

Mara is rated 4.4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

58 Shore, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH6 6RA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Leith
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Lothian Bus numbers 16, 35 & 36 stop at our doorstep. The Shore tram stop is also only a few minutes walk away from us.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.mara.bar/
Phone number
0131 357 1869
Private party facilities
We are able to hire out the upstairs section of our restaurant for private hire. This can fit up to 50 people.

Mara

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Food and Drinks

Drinks Only Table

Brunch

Menu

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mara offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mara restaurant rated?

Is Mara currently accepting reservations?

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