Hemingway’s, a brand-new bar and restaurant overlooking The Shore, is set to become the go-to place for sophisticated yet relaxed drinking and dining in Leith.
Hemingway’s offers a regular menu of speciality cocktails and seasonal small plates from their luxurious library-inspired bar and restaurant. Open daily from 12pm until 1am, Hemingway’s promises to be a stylish hangout for Leithers from morning till night, whether guests are after a casual lunch spot or a lively night out.
The all-day small plates menu encourages relaxed, social dining, with a range of mouthwatering garden, land and sea plates, as well as flatbreads and sharing planks of charcuterie and antipasti. Starting from just £4.50 per plate, the menu allows diners to mix and match to create their perfect selection. With fresh and flavoursome options like Thai-style crispy prawns with som tum, coriander and peanuts; halloumi chips with lemon tahini, pomegranate molasses and mint; and slow-cooked Ayrshire pork belly with remoulade and apple sauce, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
The drinks menu is equally as inspiring, with a selection of bespoke house cocktails served alongside premium spirits and speciality wines and beers. Guests can enjoy everything from Hemingway’s take on an Espresso Martini using Nikka Coffee Whiskey, to a refreshing Kyoto Spritz with Whitley Neill Cucumber and Aloe Gin, Brizard Yuzu, St Germain, citric acid and yuzu tonic.
As the name suggests, the venue has been inspired by the great Ernest Hemingway. There are plenty of book-themed touches to look out for, as well as several Instagram-friendly photo moments to snap during your visit. You’ll even find a delicious Hemingway Daiquiri on the cocktail menu (tucked inside an old novel by the man himself), made with Banks 5 Year Blanco, Pampelle, Luxardo Maraschino, lime and grapefruit mist.
In addition to the spacious bar and restaurants, guests will also soon be able to enjoy food and drinks on the new terrace, overlooking the Water of Leith. Set to open this autumn, the picturesque terrace will be transformed to suit each season, with outdoor heating allowing it to be used all year round.
