Teuchters Landing, Leith

Origins and character of the building

Teuchters Landing occupies the compact, stone-built former waiting room beside the Water of Leith, a space remodelled into a traditional freehouse with visible timber and tile details that nod to maritime waiting-room origins. The interior balances old-school pub fittings—dark wood panelling, a prominent bar and framed memorabilia—with practical modern touches such as a conservatory that stretches the usable footprint toward the water.

Drinks focus and hospitality culture

The pub’s defining feature is its breadth of drinks: an extensive single-malt whisky selection sits alongside rotating cask ales, a guest keg and a varied bottled and draught beer list, while wines and cocktails round out offerings for different tastes. Service is counter-led in the main bar with table service available in outdoor and sheltered areas, creating a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere where staff handle brisk service during sport and busy summer periods.

Layout, seating and seasonal use

Internally the site unfolds into a front bar, smaller side rooms and a long conservatory that opens the space visually and physically toward the water. Outside, a large beer garden with sheltered sections, heaters and a moored pontoon gives the pub a distinctive dockside feel; the terrace is heavily used in fine weather and forms the venue’s principal summertime attraction, while indoor areas offer cosier retreat in colder months.

Food offering and the ‘mug’ tradition

Food at Teuchters Landing is straightforward, generous and designed for pairing with drink—small and large mug-portion dishes, fried favourites, seafood and bar staples feature across a menu that runs for most of the day. Portions are generous and often served in informal presentations; the combination of hearty plates and a substantial drinks list positions the pub as a place for both a substantial snack with a pint and a casual meal.

Local role and atmosphere

Situated on the Shore in Leith, the pub functions as both a neighbourhood local and a draw for visitors exploring the harbour. It balances relaxed daytime activity—walkers and waterside diners—with livelier nights, especially during televised sport and festival periods. The mix of families in back rooms, solo drinkers at the bar and groups outside gives the place a layered, convivial energy that shifts with weather and events.

Practical quirks and accessibility notes

Teuchters Landing operates largely on a walk-in basis with first-come seating in many areas and concentrated service at the main bar; outdoor ordering points and table QR ordering are used for the terrace when busy. The building’s character means some seating areas are more intimate and slightly stepped; dogs are welcomed in certain outdoor and earlier-hour spaces, and children are allowed in designated sections away from the front bar.