Lioness Of Leith

Whilst visiting Leith, we had our evening meal here. It's a burger place that suited my husband, but I struggled with it. I did have chicken in a basket, which was good. And the pile of onion rings we got was enormous, just slightly too much. The selection of drinks was good. I always like a pub which offers real ales.

We popped in for a few drinks before a party near by. Lucky for us it's such a nice place. Great decor and the staff were friendly and helpful. We were at their mercy arriving without a reservation. They had a table we could use for an hour which we jumped at. Overall a great place to have a drink. The food looked amazing but we weren't there for that. The prices are a little high but where isn't these days.

Make the hipster jokes early. The Lioness of Leith is a funky pub at the bottom of Leith Walk that’s full of fun decorations – like parrots, neon and a pinball machine converted into a table. It’s a complete overhaul of the dangerous and dark pub that once stood on the corner. The walls have been knocked into large windows. In the sun it’s lovely and bright. I appreciate it’ll probably get much more gloomy at night. Staff and friendly and fun. The range of drinks is good. My experience, though, The Lioness of Leith has been all about the Sunday lunches. I’m yet to try their dinner menu because it looks so weird and posh (hipster, right) but half a chicken on Sunday between two with Yorkshire puddings, tatties, veggies and some lovely gravy. What a treat! Turn up for a Sunday lunch and be prepared to wait for your table. [Update April 2023: I wrote my original review when the Lionesses was just a pup. How has it changed? It's still great. Staff still friendly. It's so great it's super busy so book your table!]

If you’re on the hunt for a delicious burger joint in Leith, Edinburgh, then look no further than The Lioness of Leith. This fantastic eatery has stolen my heart with its incredible burgers, quirky interior, and friendly staff. Let’s start with the interior — it’s clear that the owners of The Lioness of Leith have put a lot of thought and effort into making the place unique. The decor is quirky and fun, with bold colours, funky lighting, lots of plants, and an overall odd yet cosy atmosphere. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite with friends or settling in for a leisurely meal, you’ll feel right at home in this charming little spot. But let’s get to the real star of the show — the burgers! Oh my goodness, they are simply incredible. The menu features a wide range of burgers to suit every taste, from classic beef burgers to veggie options, and everything in between. The quality of the ingredients is top-notch, and you can taste the care and attention that goes into each and every burger. And let’s not forget about the staff. The folks at The Lioness of Leith are some of the friendliest and most delicate people you’ll ever meet. They are always happy to chat and make recommendations. I love this place.

The Lioness of Leith just became my favourite burger place in Scotland. The burgers are outstanding. The meat patti itself tastes great and is of good quality and there are a good selection of burgers of various toppings to choose from. Everyting was cooked fresh, the chips were great and the portions sizes big. We chose a single portion of chips betweens us which was perfect with the size of the burger... they are big. Service was great and the right amount of attentive. I did however visit on a Sunday afternoon so I can't say what the service is like at a busier time. For me it gets 5 stars for atmosphere because for a Sunday afternoon it was about three quarters full and very chill and relaxed with good music in the background at low volume so you could have great conversations. The decor is eclectic and really suits what was obviously once an old pub but it's well and truly had new life breathed into it. Again I can't say what it's like when it's busy but then again my expectation would be different on say a Friday night. If you are looking for awesome burgers I would highly recommend.