About This Pub
Ah, The False Widow – what a lovely find in the heart of Leith! From what I've gathered from the buzz around it, this place really shines with its cocktail menu; it's got that perfect mix of creativity and quality, and at moderate prices, you won't break the bank for a great drink. The staff stand out too – they're so approachable and eager to make your visit special, whether it's recommending a new favourite or explaining what goes into your glass. The atmosphere is just spot on for a chilled evening; it's cosy without being overwhelming, with music that's more of a gentle backdrop than a distraction, making it ideal for catching up with mates. On the downside, their online setup is pretty basic, just an Instagram page, so you might not find all the details you need at a glance, and being a smaller bar, it could get a bit snug on busier evenings. All in all, it's a rising star in Edinburgh that's worth seeking out for a memorable night out, especially if you're after good value and genuine warmth.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The cocktails are absolutely brilliant – a fantastic selection that's creative, well-made, and affordably priced.
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready with spot-on recommendations and a chat about the ingredients.
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It's a cosy spot with a great atmosphere, featuring just the right background music that lets you enjoy a proper conversation without it being too loud.
Cons
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Their online presence is a bit limited, just an Instagram page with not much info, which might make it tricky to get details before visiting.
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It seems like a small venue, so it might feel a tad cramped if you're with a larger group or on a busy night.
Contact Information
159 Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7AD
+441314670402
Cocktail bar
Opens at 17:00
Opening Hours
Monday | 17:00 - 00:00 |
Tuesday | 17:00 - 00:00 |
Wednesday | 17:00 - 00:00 |
Thursday (Today) | 17:00 - 00:00 |
Friday | 17:00 - 01:00 |
Saturday | 17:00 - 01:00 |
Sunday | 17:00 - 00:00 |
Recent Reviews
Great little alternative bar, fantastic selection of music and a class cocktail menu. Affordable and good quality.
Leith... and Edinburgh's new rising star. They say the best things come in small packages. Get off the tram at Foot of The Walk and you're there. While away a bit of time with nice folks, a great bar and genuinely friendly bar staff 👌🤗
I have to say what a beautiful cozy place it’s my first time visiting Edinburgh with my girlfriend so I thought let’s go out for drinks and definitely struck a goldmine Billy was our bartender she was amazing so friendly welcoming and spot on with the recommendations both beautiful made and decorated cocktails truly a wonderful asset to your establishment thank you for the beautiful evening will definitely return
2nd visit was as good as the first met a new face Jacob who was just as hospitable as Billy such a good duo with both welcoming and lovely personality’s thank you guys for making our final day amazing and the drinks were top notch and Billy’s new creation was amazing for my girlfriend who is a gin lover both great people hope to return :)
Amazing cocktails served by super friendly waiters like Joe. We were talked through our cocktail and spoke about the ingredients. Lovely vibes, great atmosphere and cosy setting.
This is a really nice, cozy and calm pub for a good drink with a nice atmosphere. There's good background music, and it's not too loud that you can barely hear the person you're chatting with. There's also no glaring TV taking the attention away from any banter that might be happening. They've got funky decor any the staff were grand, always to hand, regularly checking up on folk and taking away empty glasses.
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