Port O' Leith

Pub · North Leith

Port O' Leith

Pub · North Leith

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58 Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RS, United Kingdom

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Lively pub with eclectic mix of people, good music, great drinks  

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58 Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RS, United Kingdom Get directions

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58 Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RS, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 131 555 5503
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"For more than 30 years, The Port O’ Leith was one of the rowdiest places you might visit on a Friday or Saturday night - and an absolute Leith institution. It’s still a scream on the weekends to this day, but it has had a gentrification facelift in 2017. Gone are the nautical memorabilia and in is a stripped back look, making the most of this 19th century building’s features. For a small pub without a dancefloor, the punters quite often used to make do with the tables and bar itself. Decades of reviews in print don’t go away easily, so you’ll always find a mixed crowd from backpackers to sailors and solicitors. All in the mixing pot that is Port O’ Leith. Just don’t go for a quiet evening." - fourcolourblack

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"Port O Leith, Leith. For more than 30 years, The Port O’ Leith was one of the rowdiest places you might visit on a Friday or Saturday night - and an absolute Leith institution. It’s still a scream on the weekends to this day, but it has had a gentrification facelift in 2017. Gone are the nautical memorabilia and in is a stripped back look, making the most of this 19th century building’s features.For a small pub without a dancefloor, the punters quite often used to make do with the tables and bar itself. Decades of reviews in print don’t go away easily, so you’ll always find a mixed crowd from backpackers to sailors and solicitors. All in the mixing pot that is Port O’ Leith.Just don’t go for a quiet evening."

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Dermot O'Connor

Google
Not the pub it used to be; but time moves on. Great beer, friendly & chatty staff, dogs everywhere! Captures the old vibe... If you ever feel unwelcome, come here.

Peter Müller

Google
After our walk in Leith, we had to wait for the tram and stopped by a pub. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I really liked the music too.

Ammar y

Google
A nice small bar near the shore, music was quite loud music so we were shouting at eachother a lot of the time, but overall good experience. Only 1 member of staff working when we were there but he was very attentive and ensured noone was waiting long to be served. Would visit again!

Brian McRoberts

Google
If there is one pub you need to visit in Leith then its the Port O' Leith. I remember going there in the 90's and seeing people dancing on the bar and things could get a bit wild..so okay these days the bar is a slightly more laid back but its still a cool place to have couple of beers and see the Leith life.

george hamilton

Google
The Pub is great, but the owner is well known for creating difficult times/dramas with customers... I have seen a few of his schizophrenic episodes and honestly it just kills the good vibes..

Jonas Deichmann

Google
Super cute pub in Leith area. Jamaican vibes and good selection whisky’s and beers

Jan R

Google
Great local pub with friendly stuff and great drinks. Got to know the owner: cool guy who played Born Slippy for me, the classic Trainspotting song from Underworld which story played in Leith. Really enjoyed our stay.

Dean Marinello

Google
Laid back af. Clean taps. No taps aff. Beautiful dogs. A local joint with character and 0 cold, ostentatious amplifier types. That's handy, pop in.

Mark S.

Yelp
I visited this pub late on the seventh of march. The owner started shouting at everyone saying that the bar was closing. He went to collect some empty glasses. I was standing finishing my last couple of mouthfuls of my drinks when he rushed past me and tried to grab my drink from my hand as I had the glass to my mouth.It spilled all over me. Asking for an apology was completely pointless. Dangerous thing to do. The glass could have shattered in my hand. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from a bar owner. Will never ever be back in that establishment.
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William Y.

Yelp
I was lucky to have found this gem of a pub during my vacation in Edinburgh from San Francisco. The pub was literally 10 sec walk from my Airbnb apartment, but the convenience factor is the least of what made this place great. It was the people inside (both bartenders and patrons). After exploring the city all day and tired from walking, just chilling at the apartment felt like a waste of time. So what makes the Port a great a place was it draws local folks from all walks of life, and allowed me to meet new people leading new things to do the next day! The Port is a must for anyone exploring Leith.
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Michael H.

Yelp
Doesn't get much better than this... Cough! Clientele are a bit rowdy but the beer is good and cheap. Watch your back going to the toilets though... Its like trainspotting.
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Hans M.

Yelp
This is too shocking...I can't believe this! I used to live in Leith and this pub is on the otherside of my apartment (or 'flat'). I remember making International Calls on the otherside of this pub, in a phonebooth, right next to a busstop, this pub is where Leith Walk turns left and keep on going... I don't really remember much about the pub apart from being cheap beer and old men sitting around all day.... This sh*t brings back memorirs...
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Jurgen D.

Yelp
Colourful.....I think thast probably the word for it. I dont think I have ever been anywhere quite like this place, in their favour they rock a great cheeky vimto!!
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Rick S.

Yelp
It's a 5 star establishment on a Friday and Saturday night from 9 onwards. Noisy, rowdy, funny, great music, cheap drinks, fun people. It's lived in, it has character, and while it might give off the vide of local-pub-for-local-people, it's a friendly place. During the day or even week nights it's an average pub; quiet but a little strange at times. Good strange. Having recently endured a night of clubs in Edinburgh itself it brings it home to me - this is where I want to be at midnight on a Friday.
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Qype User (discop…)

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A true legend of the Edinburgh pub trade, the Port of Leith is a favourite calling port of mine. It makes a tremendous filling station with its eclectic mix of punters and its bohemian decorations. There is no furbishings or decorations as such, just a mass of flags and colourful paraphenalia everywhere, making th epub quite rainbowesque. Seriously weird, its well worth a look inside
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Qype User (rosebu…)

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The Port O'Leith is, depending on what you want on a night out, either the best pub in Edinburgh, or one of the worst. If you want a quiet, sedate place to drink, or one where you might pose in your latest designerwear, then this isn't the place for you. However if you want some good old fashioned fun with other people who are up for the same, or you want to engage in some people watching, this is the place. This pub seems to attract characters from all over Edinburgh, all of whom want to enjoy themselves in this small little pub. There is a long bar here and the ceiling is covered in flags from all over the world. Seating is pretty limited but you can usually bag a seat if you are quick as people are coming and going all the time. The pub has a pretty good jukebox which seems to be playing all the time and people will quite happily get up to sing and dance along. The bar staff are amazing here - you rarely have to wait long to be served and drinks are pretty cheap too. I happily admit to loving this place and have very fond memories of evenings spent here in the past. This is a true Edinburgh institution and long may it continue.
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Hillary R.

Yelp
i wasnt going to do this, cause this is my favorite bar in the city and i felt i should keep some things to myself. but last week the bartender gave us a 'special' shot. it was so special that i wondered what part of the car it came out of as i ran to the one toilet there is with vom in my mouth. then i vommed in the toilet as the non locking door swung in the wind before a nice older woman came in, looked at me like i had vommed on her face, as she watched the rest of my vom show. so i guess what im saying is that to punish that shitty bartender for giving us insta-vom-a-shot, i will now hopefully fill the place with any american who may be coming here for the festival as said bartender would hate me for it- especially when the entire bar sings "sunshine on leith" (the highlight of every closing weekend night) what im also saying is that despite my recent vomathon, it is still my favorite bar and it will be yours too. its the diviest bar in town, with the best weekend dj in the city. it is a must do- and bring every american with you.
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Badger B.

Yelp
Love it, i went here for a drink after an interview, all suited and booted, to check it out, i left 3 hours later in my boxer shorts and jacket the proud owner of a canoe. Can't remember who i bought it off but his sales pitch and jokes were awesome and so was the music and the bar staff. Can't wait to return asap. Ps, anyone wanna buy a canoe?
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Pablo D.

Yelp
Let's face it; all things must pass (good or bad) and the Portie is not exception. When Leith best known publican, Mary Moriarty ruled there from 1984 till 2009 (retirement day) the Port O Leith was one of my favourite bars in Leith. My mates and I used to meet there Fridays and Saturdays and it was always packed from 6pm!!! The crowd used to be uber-interesting, original and rather deranged. From Russian sailors to Uni professors, local winos to retired & active harlots, MPs to pushers... you name it. Scores of taxis came from Edinburgh town centre to drop scores of people specifically at the Portie's door. And yes, people used to jump on top of the bar to dance to whatever crap was played by the third class DJ (before he got arrested ... leaving the CDs console playing anyway, you know, show must go on), and yes, people used to buy and sell in the toilets whatever you can imagine, even though the Leith Police Station is 50 yards away... And yes, all things must pass; now the Port O Leith is just an average bar with un-welcoming, un-interesting characters after the diaspora of the valuable ones, just cheap drinks and bar staff trying their best to keep Mary Moriarty spirit rule... to no avail, though...

Qype User (leithl…)

Yelp
Sad old pub that needs a scrub, although has a high proportion of scubbers. Also, in North Leith speak this is a place notorious for attracting sailors.......sorry for the stereotype but I am quoting locals. This pub is about to close and change ownership (punch) so if you want to enjoy/savour a real Leith pub, then either wait for Nobles to re-open or go to the Vollie in Leith Walk (been there since the 1800's- decent boozer without the pretentious 'bohemians' that infected the port o'leith for the last 25 years

Qype User (hector…)

Yelp
If you do like your pub re-furbed and fake-themed, then the Port is not for you. On the other hand, if you want a scruffy, traditional howf with friendly punters and quick service, look no further. Quiet, steady trade through the day, the place starts jumping at 8.00pm, with folks tending to leap on the bar for a an energetic boogie. The decor is organic - like Topsy, it's just 'growed and growded' - colourful and chaotic. It can get very crowded at the weekend.
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Qype User (domest…)

Yelp
Leith at it's best, be prepared for a wild night out, with an eclectic mix of customers and maritime paraphernalia alike. My husband and I went here for our first date :-)

Riana A.

Yelp
Fabulous,friendly wee bar,with an eclectic mix of local personalities.Good music and atmosphere,especially at weekends.Reasonably priced and great fun especially at weekends.Live music on sometimes,which always draws a crowd.A fantastic night out for all ages and abilities!
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Qype User (dj2…)

Yelp
well what do i say true leith put can get a bite ruff at times but if your not a regaler then dont bother going as your not made welcome at all