The Waterline
These premises have closed.
Leith
- Food served: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am
- Bar open: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am
- Private dining: Up to 40 covers
- Also offers: Children's portions, Outdoor tables
- Opening times: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am
- Capacity: 65
- Largest group: 40
- Open since: 1998
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The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
Renewal is as important in the hospitality world as it is in any relationship, and the people at the Waterline are hopeful the pub's recent spruce-up will strengthen its bond with customers. In both the interior and the menu, this laid-back place has applied subtle alterations to a formula that is one of the Shore's most popular. While the maritime trinkets adorning the bar's interior - the rope, anchors and shipping maps - are still all present and correct, the menu has taken on a more continental hue. Gone are some of the heartier staples, replaced by a spirit of increased eclecticism that takes in everything from sandwiches and wraps to tapas and pitta bread with dips. The nautical theme is now more noticeable in the food, with seafood dishes given greater prominence. Later kitchen hours also mean that diners will be able to sate their appetite right up until last orders are called at the bar. Sugar junkies will be glad to hear that the kitchen has addressed the problem of its dodgy desserts. A weak link in the past due to an obvious affinity to the freezer, sweets are now made fresh on the premises.
- High point: Frozen desserts frozen out
- Low point: Nachos at midnight? Too much temptation
Events at The Waterline (58 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh)
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Comedienne Susan Morrison leads these fun walks tackling the seedier side of Leith. Part of Leith Festival. View full details |
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| The Waterline | 8 Jun–9 Jun Fri & Sat 7.30pm | 0131 554 2425 £5 |
Reviews of The Waterline (58 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh)
- 5. bigbadboy53, Edinburgh – 31 December 2011, 10:25amThe WaterlineReport
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I've always liked this place and, I go there regularly. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly, helpful & attentive. Very cosy atmosphere - especially on a cold day! I particularly like being able to run a tab at the bar!!
Change of management has worked very well. A lot of pubs could learn. Recommend The Waterine without reservation
- 4. fandb, Edinburgh – 6 December 2011, 1:01pm
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Went to the Waterline for food on Saturday night for the first time. The log burner was a welcome delight on a very cold evening. The service was excellent and the food really nice and great value for money. I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
The front bar looked nice and cosy and had a great atmosphere for a drink after our dinner.
- 3. caroline chaos, edinburgh – 12 September 2011, 12:13pmThe WaterlineReport
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I absolutely love the waterline. It has such a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere which invites you to spend the day enjoying the ambience.
The live music is superb - I would recommend that anyone go to watch this. Generally, the bands are of an excellent standard.Wonderful food at great prices, and the staff are very helpful and informative. Trully a testament to good management - the waterline is so much better than it was a few years ago
- 2. MikeB-R, East Lothian – 12 June 2011, 6:28pm
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Went in on a Sunday lunchtime and even though it was busy were attended to very quickly by a very pleasant waitress who not only knew what the dishes on the menu were like but also the wine list and it's origins. Food was great and very reasonably priced as were the drinks at £2.49 a pint. The Cullen Sink soup was in my opinion better than that served just a few yards further along the road. Overall a very good experience with great staff who know the product and service with a smile
- 1. del hogg, Leith – 7 September 2008, 3:09pmThe WaterlineReport
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Nice pub, but closes very early - 10.30pm in the week. We went recently and the barman called last orders just after 10.20. At 10.40 we were asked to leave- drinks half finished. With plenty of late night opening bars, until 1 am in the Shore area, I won't be heading back here quickly.
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