The Blind Tiger

You'll find The Blind Tiger tucked away on East London Street, in that stretch where Leith starts to feel properly itself. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a place to get a decent drink made by people who actually care about the process. The vibe is stripped-back and unpretentious—no elaborate theatre, no smoke machines, just solid cocktails and knowledgeable bartenders who'll chat if you want them to or leave you alone if you don't. The sort of bar where regulars prop up the counter and visitors feel immediately welcome rather than like they've wandered into someone's private members' club.