Reviews Teuchters Landing

We visited Teuchters Landing as part of a Leith Grubcrawl and found their seafood platter on excellent form. I’d visited a couple of times more recently for drinks, so was happy to pop in again on the occasion of a farewell lunch for regular guest quester Graham. Kedgeree risotto. We were joined by an extensive mob of colleagues, but I’ll focus the review on my table of reprobates which featured Lindsay, Sue and Chris.

Oh Teuchters Landing, my go to place on a Sunny day in Leith. They have a brilliant beer garden right along the shore and always plenty of tables just around the corner too. I've spent many an afternoon, lazing around there with a gin in my hand. The perfect way to spend a lazy, sunny afternoon to be fair. I've yet to properly try out the food there but did order a portion of chips which was quite a lot for one person. Not that I am complaining mind you! They were fresh, hot and chunky. The perfect chips one would say. It's really nice inside too and have a great selection of whiskies and cigars, if that's your sort of thing! A must visit place if you are in good old sunny Leith.

Super cute little pub, hidden away with such character, I have only ever been here for a few drinks but have never been disappointed, lovely staff and creative ongoing art.

Having grown up in the south of England, I became very used to a certain sort of pub. Not posh, not trendy, just somewhere welcoming where you could enjoy a drink or two. On coming to Scotland, I’ve never quite found the equivalent drinking establishment. Teuchters has changed my mind.

It was set up some 7 years ago by two Highlanders Peter Knight, who originally hails from Halkirk near Thurso and John Tindal, from Airlie near Kirriemuir. Not sure of what to call the place, they opted for Teuchters after a comment from John’s brother. An ironic touch perhaps as this expression is used lowland Scots to describe someone from the Highlands, and not always in a complementary way. John and Peter came up with the concept of the Room in restaurants in the West End and Leith and opened Teuchters Landing in 2008. What John and Peter are aiming to do is provide a home from home. There are local papers from all over Scotland to make you feel that bit more welcome.

If you’ve been down to the Shore and surrounding area in Leith recently, you’ll know just how busy it can be, so if you can, come on a weekday or reserve a table. There’s a deck outside where you can chill when the weather is bright and warm (Peter was down on his hands and knees revarnishing it whilst we were there).

And so to breakfast or brunch. This is served from 10:30 am each day. The menu labelled “Big Brekkie” is varied, comforting and very good value. They believe in giving you proper (dare I say) man-sized portions. Each dish is freshly made, so it’s not, perhaps, somewhere to go when you’re in a rush! Many ingredients are organic and local producers get a name check. You can start small with a bowl of porridge or venture to the Big Carnivores Plate or Big Vegetarian Plate.

As it was pancake day, I chose pancakes, maple syrup and bacon. The pancakes were light and fluffy, the bacon properly crisp and the maple syrup a lovely sweet touch.

Brendan was in the mood for pulled pork. This arrived on a wooden platter with some very good chips and 3 pots to dip into: coleslaw, barbecue and apple. The barbecue sauce was perhaps a touch vinegary for my taste. The pork however, was meltingly tender and had a tomato-y taste.

We also gazed at the scrambled egg and smoked salmon. This had been my first choice before I decided to go with the pancakes. Cooked simply, this was an attractive more-ish dish.

Busy the time we left, the lunchtime crowd was filling the tables. We went back out to the bar, which I had somehow managed to walk through without really taking it in and gazed at the board listing all the malts they stock, there are quirky signs about the place – all very pleasing indeed.

Best fresh fish in Leith and maybe Scotland! Great pub on the water with you choice of beer cider, whiskey or whatever you may fancy. Staff is excellent, helpful and willing to explain the menu to this American. I had the Calamari and it was just caught and the best I’ve ever had. 10 stars to this great place!!!

Great venue to celebrate a significant birthday. Lovely venue with nooks and crannies - there is a second building if the main one is full and lots of outdoor space. I would loved to have been there in the sun to see over the river. Food was really good and well priced for big portions. I'm not 100% into the order by App system: It's difficult to ask questions about the food. However, food came quickly and it was really nice. You can order drinks either by App or in person at the bars. Fish board and oysters shared between 2 is my recommendation.

Look at the pictures I have posted of this place. This place is beautiful though I'm an average photographer. Very friendly and engaging staff. Their huge collection of whisky should be the reason to visit them. 4 or 5 cask ales I don't recall the number and all of them has different ales. Many option for drought beer. The food is delicious but I think a bit more expensive.

Very cozy place next to water. Many beers on tap. Thank you!

Really nice pub with excellent food and drink. We had the Ploughman's platter and chips, scrumptious and plentiful. It's small enough inside with plenty of nooks but its got lots of outdoor space too. Nice setting on the water. Would very happily go back.