The Strathmore Bar

Head down Iona Street in Leith and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that's been doing the same thing for years without needing a rebrand or Instagram moment. This is where you come for an honest drink, whether that's a pint of lager or a whisky, and genuinely friendly chat with the sort of regulars who actually live round here. The Strathmore has that lived-in warmth that feels welcoming without being try-hard—just good lighting, decent company, and a bar that knows how to pull a proper pint. It's the kind of place where you'll see people on their own perfectly comfortable, but families and groups equally at home. No gastro-pub nonsense, no craft cocktails, just the real thing.