Satyr — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

A Dark Little Altar to the Art of Getting Properly Tipsy

Leith Walk isn’t short on places to drink, but Satyr Bar? Satyr feels like the cool kid in the class who doesn’t care what you think and somehow ends up being everyone’s favourite anyway.

You’re hit with a dark, sexy interior. It’s moody in all the right ways. The lighting is low, the corners are shadowy, and the whole place hums with that “something fun is definitely going to happen here”.

The cocktails aren’t your run-of-the-mill espresso martinis. Satyr’s menu is tight, curated, and full of drinks that taste like perfection. Whether you’re into smoky mezcal, something citrusy and weird, or a modern twist on a classic, the bartenders here will whip up something that hits exactly right.

The crowd? A chill mix of Leith locals, first-date hopefuls, and people who know where the good drinks are hiding. No football colours, no stag dos - just a place where the drinks are strong, the vibes are stronger.

In short: Satyr is the kind of bar that makes you want to stay out later than you should. Go before everyone...

A new cocktail bar in Leith, also serving great craft beers which is a rarity for many cocktail bars.

There is no cocktail bar in Leith that comes close to the quality and inventiveness of what's going on at satyr. If you're in Leith and looking for a drink, whether beer or spirit, this is a place you need to visit. I don't live in Leith but it's still worth walking out there to have a cocktail and chat up the knowledgeable bar staff.

Standout drinks for me are: Martillio, Dark Mark, and Vieux Cafe. If you order any off menu classic, they will make them at a high level.

Satyr is a cocktail bar that isn't just good for Edinburgh, but among the best I've ever been...

Great new cocktail bar on Leith Walk in the place of Woodland Creatures.

Cozy and romantic atmosphere with dark blue walls, soft lighting, and candles on tables.

The staff are friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgable about their craft (including ice cubes!)

The menu has a small but perfectly formed selection of cocktails that will please most tastes, with many twists on the classics. The staff are more than happy to go off menu if you wish!

There’s also a selection of charcuterie and cheeses which are all top notch.

Delightful addition to Leith Walk as the area becomes more and more of a destination for great food, great drinks,...