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The Roseleaf Bar Cafe

Leith's quirkiest gastropub – board games, hats, and haggis with a twist!

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About

If you're walking down Sandport Place in Leith, you can't miss The Roseleaf Bar Cafe – a wonderfully quirky gastropub that's been hugging locals with its homely vibes since 2007. Inside, the walls are a gallery of local art, and the shelves are stacked with board games that you can grab while sipping on a fruity cocktail or a pint of traditional ale. The staff are famously friendly, and if you're lucky they'll bring you a basket of fun hats to wear while you play. Don't leave without trying the 'Big Yin' full Scottish breakfast or one of their legendary burgers – everything is made with fresh local ingredients. Reservations aren't essential but I'd definitely recommend booking, especially on weekends when this place really hums.

Facilities

Parking
Accessible

Board Games

The venue provides board games for patrons to play.

Dining

Roseleaf Bar Cafe serves traditional Scottish fare with a twist, using fresh local ingredients. It is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner daily, with a pocket-friendly menu available Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.

Restaurant
Bar
Cafe
Full Description

The Roseleaf Bar Cafe is a family-run gastropub located at 23/24 Sandport Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW, in Scotland, United Kingdom. It was established in July 2007 and has been serving traditional Scottish fare with a twist ever since. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has parking available, including free parking lots, free street parking, and paid street parking. The nearest transport hub is the Commercial Street bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, served by bus numbers 16, 22, 35, 36, N16, and N22. The phone number is +44 131 476 5268, and the website is http://www.roseleaf.co.uk/. The opening hours are: Monday to Thursday 10:00–23:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00–00:00, and Sunday 10:00–23:00. Last orders in the kitchen are at 9:15pm daily. The restaurant also offers a 'Rosey Cosey Menu' Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. Reservations are recommended but not required; same-day cancellations should be made by phone. The Roseleaf is categorised as a bar, breakfast restaurant, British restaurant, brunch restaurant, cafe, gastropub, pub, restaurant, and Scottish. The price range is £5–£25, with a price level of moderate (start price £10, end price £20). It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, as well as coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, dessert, and vegetarian food. It has a menu for children and is good for children and groups. It offers dine-in but no outdoor seating, no takeout, no delivery, and no curbside pickup. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC. The dress code is business casual. The restaurant has a restroom and allows dogs. It does not have live music and is not good for watching sports. The interior is adorned with paintings, photographs, and other artefacts created by local artists, giving it a warm, relaxed atmosphere with unique decor. Reviews frequently mention the quirky decorations, fun hats provided for customers, and a wide selection of board games. One reviewer noted 'Hats, cocktails and board games = a lot of fun' and another described it as 'probably the best bar in the world.' The 'Big Yin' full Scottish breakfast and burgers are particularly praised. The restaurant has a rating of 4.8 from 2,280 user ratings on Google, and on TripAdvisor it is ranked #10 of 449 Quick Bites in Edinburgh with 1,350 reviews and a Certificate of Excellence. The Roseleaf is described as a homely wee neighbourhood bar/restaurant serving food from 10am till 9pm and drinks a little later, 'Culinary hugging people since July 2007!' It also features an EV charging station with 7 points (Type 2 socket, 7 kW, Level 2) operated by POD Point (UK). The general comments note this is an open charge unit installed at St James Square site at Quarter, Edinburgh. The restaurant is not available on OpenTable for reservations.

23/24 Sandport Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW, UK

Leith

EH6 6EW

Opening Hours

Mon10:00 – 23:00
Tue10:00 – 23:00
Wed10:00 – 23:00
Thu10:00 – 23:00
Fri10:00 – 00:00
Sat10:00 – 00:00
Sun10:00 – 23:00