The Blackbird

The Blackbird is an independent cocktail bar, restaurant and beer garden at 37-39 Leven Street in Tollcross. It sits a few minutes from the King’s Theatre and is well placed for drinks before a show or an evening around Bruntsfield and the Meadows.

The drinks list covers house cocktails, classics, wines, beers and alcohol-free options. Food is served through the day, while the enclosed garden gives the venue an outdoor space that works beyond the warmest weeks of the year.

A £100,000 interior refurbishment in summer 2026 introduced a wider bar, banquette seating, globe lighting and a new colour scheme. Read more about The Blackbird’s Edinburgh makeover.

Opening times and menus can change, particularly during the Festival. Check the official Blackbird website before making a special trip.