The Lioness of Leith

You'll find yourself on Duke Street in Leith, which has become quite the strip for decent drinking in recent years, and The Lioness slots in perfectly alongside the independent shops and restaurants that've colonised the area. It's the kind of place where the bartenders actually know what they're doing—craft cocktails done right, not showboating—and the regulars aren't the type to make you feel like you've wandered into someone's living room. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between feeling lived-in and properly run, with enough character that it doesn't try too hard.