A new venue for Leith as Mara opens its doors

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Mara, which is Gaelic for “of the sea”, has opened at 58 Shore in Leith on the site that was previously Innis and Gunn.

The 2,400 sq ft two-story venue is offering fine wine, beer and cocktails as well as serving small plates and sharing boards including IJ Mellis charcuterie and Mara Mezze boards.  The new bar also features a large outside area that overlooks Leith water.

It says that their curated drinks offering complements Mara’s food, with a rotational wine list spanning red, white, rosé, orange and natural and it also expects to launch Mara Wine Club in the coming months. It will be serving Scottish craft beers alongside the popular draughts as well as providing “an inspired Low and No offering”.  Their cocktail menu aims to bring a hint of the mythological with drinks such as The Pictish Beast, The Kelpie, The Selkie, The Faerie, Cailleach (The Witch) and The Unicorn.

Simon Keane, Director, Mara, said,  “We are excited to be launching Mara in the thriving district of The Shore at Leith and are delighted to have secured such a standout location for what will be an excellent new addition to the local neighbourhood.

“When it comes to hospitality, The Shore has a truly unique appeal. With Mara’s offering of delicious food, an impressive drinks menu, and warm, friendly atmosphere, we look forward to welcoming patrons and very much hope they will enjoy the Mara experience.”

Mara, sister brand of Malones Irish Pub brands, is the 10th pub for the group and their second in Leith. The new launch follows a successful week for the group, after Malones on Shiprow in Aberdeen won Jameson Best Irish Bar at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards, and with the group also finalists in Drinks Express Independent Pub Group of The Year.

Picure: Mara

 

Category: Bar & Pub, News
Tags: Leith shore, Malones, Mara, Simon Keane