Leith Shore Waterfront Pub | Kitchen | 250 SQFT

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Leith, edinburgh · 250 sqft · Hygiene Rating: 5/5

Leith Shore waterfront — Edinburgh's premium dining destination

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About This Kitchen

Leith Walk is Edinburgh's longest continuous commercial street, running from Picardy Place to the Shore. With a population density of 13,000 per square kilometre — the highest in Scotland — the area provides an exceptional delivery catchment. The tram extension to Newhaven has improved connectivity, and the demographic skews young, urban, and habituated to app-based delivery.

The Shore is Leith's crown jewel — the waterfront strip along the Water of Leith that has become Edinburgh's most sought-after dining destination outside the city centre. This pub occupies a prime spot near the junction with Bernard Street, with a terrace that overlooks the dock and fills from the moment the sun appears.

The kitchen is well-specified: blast chiller, combi oven, and a griddle that the previous operator used for a brunch menu that regularly had a 45-minute wait on Saturdays. The chef moved to open their own restaurant on Henderson Street, but their reputation here is what built the pub's food identity. You'd be inheriting goodwill as well as equipment. Leith Shore restaurants command premium pricing — fish and chips here costs £16-18, and customers pay it willingly. The landlord wants a food concept that matches the setting: seafood, modern Scottish, or a quality brunch offer. Fast food concepts are not welcome. Be aware that the Low Emission Zone boundary sits just south of this location. Your supply deliveries and any delivery riders using vehicles must be LEZ-compliant if approaching from the city centre direction. Most operators here use cargo bikes for the last mile.

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Equipment

Six-burner range
Combi oven
Flat-top griddle
Walk-in fridge
Blast chiller

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Amenities

Waterfront terrace seating (24 covers)
Dedicated kitchen entrance from Bernard Street
Three-phase power
Locked dry store (approx 40 sqft)
CCTV throughout venue

Pricing

From £1,400/mo

Fixed Rent

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Contract: 24 months with 12-month break clause

Availability: Full-time 7 days, 11am–10pm

Venue Details

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Delivery: Deliveroo, Uber Eats

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