Abode Bar in Edinburgh, City of

Absolutely the worst experience of my life! If you’re thinking about visiting Cafe Mango, don’t. The staff is unbelievably rude and behaves like they’re doing you a favor by serving you. Customer service? Non-existent. The food? A complete disaster. Everything we ordered was either overcooked, under-seasoned, or downright inedible. It felt like they scooped leftovers from a garbage bin and served them as "meals." To make it worse, when we politely raised concerns about the food, the staff responded with arrogance and hostility instead of fixing the issue. The place was filthy, the atmosphere suffocating, and even the water tasted bad! I wouldn’t wish this experience on my worst enemy. Avoid this place like the plague—it’s a waste of time, money, and your taste buds. If I could give it negative stars, I would.

Great wee bar fab beer welcoming staff

A great little bar with friendly staff and decent beer on tap.

Chilled bar with table service, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff

Cool little cafe bar on leith walk, good vibe and atmosphere, pleasant staff and good service.

Cracking cheese toasties. Delightful pale rosé.

Real cozy, perfect for a chill pint.

Nice bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Popular spot to sit out with a beer or coffee. Pleasant service. The interior is atmospheric and welcoming.

My friends hot chocolate from here was to die for, and they have Leith Juice on tap. Plus, if you're lucky enough to get the armchairs but the heater, it's so cosy! Can't ask for much more than that!

6 pounds for a small can of beer. Double the price it sells for in a wine shop.

Un décors chaleureux qui convient parfaitement à l’accueil réservé. Nathan, le gérant parle français et espagnol et sait vous conseiller des vins d’Italie, France et même d Afrique du Sud ! Pour les bières les amateurs ne seront pas déçus, nous sommes en Écosse!!! Et le plus, si le temps le permet une agréable terrasse dans un des quartiers les plus authentiques d Édimbourg À ne manquer sous aucun prétexte !!

The waitress attitude was openly harassing. I used to come every now and then, I’m not sure I’ll repeat after yesterday

Due to bar staffs complete lack of enthusiasm for life, for a moment that lasted longer than I would have liked, I thought I had managed to travel back in time to communist-era Soviet Union, serving the brutal Stalin regime and living under the failed Marxist ideologies. Life was hard back then and life was tough for me, now, here, in this place. The melancholy atmosphere made me reminisce of all the good times I had at funerals past. Apparently 5 individuals standing at the bar was going to result in the entire clientele burning to the ground. Were in leith, not the Sun itslef. You would think the candle on the bar was created by oppenheimer. As I stepped foot outside into the world I took a deep breath of fresh air, heard the husstle and bussle of the city, saw kids play in the park, I realised life was good again, it was in fact, worth living for. The dark filter of life inside the bar had been lifted and now seemed like a distant nightmare that over time had been eased by the relentless ticking clock that is time. Einstein taught us that time is not a constant in the universe and now I was thankful that my time in this place was, like time, was not a constant. Yours sincerely, Mike Hunt

Amazing thanks for treating me like a God

Lovely bar with a relaxed atmosphere and a great range of drinks on offer. Staff are all very friendly and attentive whenever we visit.

Good wine and cheese selection.

We had a lovely glass of wine and a great chat with the bar person she was great to chat to, will be back in the very near future .thank you.

A fabulous place to be. Lovely friendly staff, tasty products and relaxing atmosphere. The art is super lovely in there too. 👍🏼

Nice friendly place with table service. Recommended.

Incredibly cozy atmosphere, good food&drinks and nice staff! My friend and I were staying just around the corner and had a blast trying some Spritz drinks and Cider while playing Scrabble.

Really nice atmosphere, good beer, warm

I’ve always had a lovely time in Abode… there are plenty of wines to choose from! Slightly expensive drinks, but the wine has always been lovely. Ideal for a drink before or after a meal in the local area.

Abode has the cosiest bar and vibe, a great drinks menu with local options (which is always appreciated seeing how great Edinburgh's breweries are) and the loveliest team who knows to take care of you. It's my comfort place to go when I need a nice evening before going back home!

Not sure why I've lived spitting distance from this place for years and not visited. Lovely wee spot, delightful beers and awesome tunes!

Cracking sourdough grilled cheese, worth a visit for that alone. Plus friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely little bar.. great atmosphere/music

Chilled bar. Very hugge. Try the espresso martini!

Cozy place, great atmosphere and interesting selection of beers and spirits! PS. I miss normality so much!

In the words of Withnail, they had the 'finest wines'

Popped in for a quick coffee with a friend, the girl that sat us was really cold and seemed almost annoyed at us (perhaps because we only ordered two coffees?). No sugar was provided with our coffees, so I had to ask the waiter and by the time she came back with it our espressos had gone cold. Coffee did not taste good at all. Ended up paying 5.90£ for two single espressos, which is beyond ridiculous for an anonymous coffee shop on leith walk (more expensive than in a 5 star establishment! How is that possible?!). Unfortunately I did not enjoy my visit at this place and I don’t feel I should recommend this place to anyone, keep walking along leith walk as there are far better places.

Very friendly staff and quick service

Nice bar. Drinks on expensive side.

I like this wee bar. They have some nice plants, bright, clean and friendly. A good selection of wines.

Nice cute cafe bar with good variety of drinks. We ordered a mimosa and a green tea. Service was also very nice. Would recommend it!

Nice drinks, lovely staff, cute little place💜

The worst place ever, staff really arrogant, aggressive, the blond guy is the worst waiter ever seen, expensive price for cocktail with just fruits and ice, 27£ for 6 slice of salame and 3 small pieces of cheese. Trust me avoid this place they don’t deserve our money, first thing to change is definitely their attitude especially with customers, very rude and disrespectful. Avoid!

The worst place ever, staff really arrogant, aggressive, the blond guy is the worst waiter ever seen, expensive price for cocktail with just fruits and ice, 27£ for 6 slice of salame and 3 small pieces of cheese. Trust me avoid this place they don’t deserve our money, first thing to change is definitely their attitude especially with customers, very rude and disrespectful. Avoid!

It was ok. Somewhere to sit outside if the weather is ok.

Very pleasant, great wine and snacks.

The Abode, in fact, is the best kept secret if you are looking for an afternoon coffee. If you're looking for a better coffee you had better pack your bags and get on a plane France or Italy because you will not find one on these islands. The owners take coffee very seriously, but that is only tempered by their wine selection. Their wine selection is only is at the mercy by which France, Spain, Italy, and other great places is willing to send them. They have an awesome selection of local beers. I can never settle on choosing which one--much to the annoyance of the staff! If you need that cheekie late night caffeine boost, forget that Jägerbomb nonesense, the Espresso Martini is what will set you right. Now, I am a simple man, and sometimes I just want a hot chocolate. Their hot choc will set you right if you have had that long day ...

Unfriendly staff, charged 5.60£ for 2 single espressos which is beyond ridiculous for a bar on leith walk, more than you’d expect to pay in a 5 star establishment. Coffee was average, no sugar was provided when it arrived to the table and when we asked for it the waitress seemed annoyed at our request and almost questioned us on how much sugar we needed for our coffee. I’d been there for drinks on a number of occasions and felt this was a little cosy bar but after this last visit I doubt I’ll go back again.

Great service. The bar staff are really friendly, even going out of their way to do us a shot that isn’t on the menu. A really nice selection of drinks here and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Great cheese melt toasties..... and top quality coffee....

Here for the weekend & found this great place on Leith Walk . It such a friendly welcoming place . The staff were really nice & service for first class . A great selection of wines . First night just had drinks but went back another night & had the cheese ‘ & charcuterie platter . It was delicious & such a reasonable price . A hidden gem in the midst of city . Can’t wait till we can return again

We had lunch at Abode on Saturday and had the best grilled cheese sandwich ever!! The coffee was great as well as the friendly customer service. We'll definitely be back.

very nice place to enjoy and have your drink within

Lovley coffee!! Had to have two, not like me but their mocha was yummy,nice comfy seats to,nice music realaxed after shopping. Thanks....kate

Nice neighbourhood bar , good atmosphere

Had a brilliant time and the bar staff were so helpful and friendly

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and amazing mulled wine!

Really nice service and atmosphere

Nice place for pints. Comfortable and clean-looking, with some really friendly people behind the bar.

Great wee independent bar. The owners are absolutely lovely and so are the staff. Loved the interesting wine selection and all the locally sourced produce. Would definitely recommend

I’d never been here despite living near by for years. Walked past it loads. First time here, loved it. Super nice staff, incredibly friendly. Good menu (orange wine and sangria! Very unusual). Everyone is lovely. Will definitely be back!

Nice relaxed atmosphere, staff friendly and knowledgeable about the great selection of wine and beer. It's got a good wee outdoor section. Have been several times and will keep going back. Felt safe too, all the covid measures in place.

Chilled vibe and friendly staff

Great beer great service no complaints thank you

Lovely place, best cheese toasty I've had in my life...

Great bar, friendly staff and interesting beers all at a good price 😎

Good selection of local beers and international wines. Service a bit slow but staff made up for for it. Would recommend to a friend.

Good service and good atmosphere. While they don't have a kitchen their small food menu is very tasty!

Lovely! Great atmosphere and drinks

Lovely outdoor seating, perfect for a Sunday afternoon drink! So many people walk by so you can people watch or you might even see someone you know :)

Very nice pub, with friendly staff and nice decorated. Very central and highly recommended

Lovely friendly staff good beer a great atmosphere.

Cheese platter..yum... espresso Martini...craft beers...cool atmosphere...never been so happy to stumble across a bar in Leith with a space on a Saturday evening.

Just came here for a drink and it had a fantastic atmosphere. I was impressed with the choice of beers and wines by the glass. They are doing so well with keeping things safe during the Covid epidemic.

Friendly service and good range of drinks

Charming wee bar with great staff and awesome atmosphere. A great place to have a few drinks, some nibbles and the odd cocktail if required.

First time in a pup since March. So friendly. Well organised for distancing. Really enjoyable night. Will done guys!

Called up to book a table after a restaurant delayed our booking, phone answered quickly, lovely and kind staff and quick service, delicious drinks and awesome atmosphere 👍👌

I came here for a first date and the staff could not have been better. They checked in with me that everything was going ok in a discreet way and I felt fully safe and supported if anything started to be weird. I would highly recommend their drinks menu which is extensive and very decently priced. The social distancing they have in place is effective and it’s just a wonderful place to support during the new world order. Will be back!

We chose Abode Bar to meet up with friends and we wanted to try something new. We were not disappointed. From the miunute we arrived we were made to feel extrememly welcome. The bar has an excellent selection of drinks including artisan beers and wines. We shared a bottle of Torrontes and had a sharing board which included delicious cheeses and meats which complimented the wine perfectly. The staff were knowledgable and so friendly! The music selection was great and helped to create the perfect atmosphere. We will definitely come back to try some more of their lovely wine selction.

We visited this bar whilst in Edinburgh for the day. It was a fantastic little bar. Brightly decorated. Very friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Had a real cosmopolitan feel about it. An extensive range of wines and beers. Will definitely visit again and would highly recommend.

Open again with delightful stay and chilled social distance working a treat!

The Abode Coffee Shop opened in autumn 2019 and provides good, reasonably priced coffee with friendly service. We particularly enjoyed the comfort of the two armchairs.

Really lovely quiet bar full of charm in a lovely area of Leith

A relaxed , warm dog friendly restaurant to chill in...

Super miejsce na spotkania z przyjaciółmi

I was in Abode yesterday and it was just lovely! The atmosphere was so welcoming and the service was fab. I enjoyed a mulled wine in such a cosy corner of the bar and to top it off my doggy was welcome too!! Amazing place. Thank you!

Nice, cosy place perfect for hanging out with friends. Only thing, it is a bit too warm inside.

Great atmosphere. Friendly and interesting bar.

Previpusly Boda bar, now Abode with an internal make over. Had lovely mulled wine and cider!

Delightful new bar. Very friendly and nicely mixed crowd. Everything is still a bit too out of the box fresh but I'm sure it will weather in over the next month or so. Will definitely be back. Leith Juice FTW.

It's a great place with a lovely staff

Loved this new bar! Such a warm and friendly atmosphere and the owners really make you feel at home. And a really exciting wine list with a great variety of wines from all over the world, including Lebanon. Loved the Neropasso red from Italy, so rich, silky and smooth! Will definitely coming back!

why would you ever go anywhere else? I know i won't.

Absolutely fantastic! Such a warm greeting as soon as I walked through the door. Great wine list. The beers on draught as well as the bottled selection are all winners and the sharing boards hit the spot perfectly. The owners were so lovely that I will definitely be back! If you are in the area or even if you aren’t... you should definitely check out Abode.

Nice atmosphere and great selection of drinks at a very reasonable price! However, the music was a wee bit loud for me to be talking comfortably.

Nice pub good collection of beers

Fine place, nice atmosphere and pleasant service.

Not bad place to stop for a drink, very pricey though so not somewhere to stay for long

Lovely place. Was nice a quiet when we went. Good area at the back with games and sofas. Has vegan drinks! Nice helpful staff who let us sample the wine.

This place makes me very happy! Felt super welcome from the moment we walked in, great drinks, great staff (LOVED the Def Leppard tee!), great atmosphere..just great! Quite frankly though any bar that plays Prisencolinensinainciusol by Adriano Celantano automatically wins everything ever. Looking forward to going back soon for more drinks and awesome music! And free snacks on Fridays!

Love this place! Friendly staff, interesting Scandinavian beers and a bit of a European cafe vibe. Small but highly recommended.

Nice place and the cocktails are really good

Great little spot! Fantastic independent art hanging around on the walls! Great selection of beer. Total chilled!

A lovely little bar with comfy seats, and a real find amongst these cold winter days. Plus a very good mulled wine is an absolute bonus!! ❤️

Nice wee bar with friendly staff.

I love this bar. I'm often in Leith and just want a tea or hot chocolate in the evening. This is a very relaxed place that I feel comfortable in. They have stopped the tunnocks tea cakes 🤔 and replaced with biscuits, not so nice.