The Shore district in Edinburgh has welcomed the arrival of Mara, a new relaxed waterside drinking spot anchored in Old Leith. The site was formerly that of Innis & Gunn.
Located in the heart of Scotland's capital city's picturesque and historic harbour area, Mara enjoys an enviable uninterrupted waterfront aspect and is an exciting new addition to Leith’s thriving food and drink scene.
As well as occupying a standout location, Mara, which means sea in Gaelic, offers flavoursome small plates and sharing boards with delicious star ingredients including artisan IJ Mellis Scottish cheese and small batch honey, Great Glen venison bresaola, black garlic chorizo, Tuscan finocchiona salami, Aleppo chilli hummus, muhammara, and house pickles; perfect for get togethers. Also on the menu are moreish plates of low n slow lamb, seafood tacos, pork and Thai basil wontons in pho broth with kaffir lime, mussels in Malaysian laksa broth, burrata with fig, pistachio and crispy prosciutto, glazed halloumi skewers, classic jerk BBQ wings with mango salsa and pina colada hot sauce, and beef short rib nuggets with buttery confit garlic.
A well-curated drinks offering includes a rotational wine list spanning red, white, rosé, orange, and natural wines—and an exciting Mara Wine Club soon to be launched—along with the best Scottish craft beers sitting beside the popular draught big hitters and an inspired Low and No offering, too.
Bringing a distinctly mythological depiction to the drinks menu are cocktails such as The Pictish Beast, The Kelpie, The Selkie, The Faerie, Nessie, The Banshee, Cailleach (The Witch) plus of course, The Unicorn!
Watch this space for more info in the coming weeks
Mara - 58 The Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA
