Brass Monkey Leith

You'll find yourself on Leith Walk with a pint in hand and no pretence in sight—this is the kind of pub that reminds you why Leith's become properly worth your time. The Brass Monkey doesn't do airs, just solid food, a decent beer selection, and the sort of crowd who actually live round here rather than Instagram their visits. It's the place you stumble into on a Friday after work and somehow don't leave until closing time, nursing another round and getting stuck into chat with whoever's next to you at the bar. The stripped-back interior and proper boozer energy mean you're getting the real deal—no craft cocktails, no Edison bulbs, just good company and better pints.