Ocean Terminal with over 70 shops is the best Shopping Centre in Edinburgh. I like it because it's got everything I need. Well recommended to visit ocean Terminal read more

ok some people may find ocean terminal getting a bit run down or lacking in shops, but to be honest i still love this place. i became a fan when i moved in the flats that are literally across the street from this place about 5 years ago. i've long since left that flat but i've not left the leith area and a huge part of that is due to the convenience of having a large shopping centre right nearby. i did get a bit frustrated with ocean terminal a few years back when the shops were lacking, but with opening an H&M, a bunch of new restaurants, and a 24 hour gym my love for this place held strong. some stores could still use a revamp (i'm looking at you pure spa, dororthy perkins, and new look) but i can still pretty much always find what i need when i'm here. the Marks & Spencers simply food is pretty much the only market i frequent, much to the dismay of my wallet but it's super handy being right there when i go to the gym. also with all the healthy options and superior fruit and veg it's hard to find a reason not to shop there. so maybe not the most amazing shopping centre in the UK, but ocean terminal certainly makes me happy. they have all the shops i need, a pharmacy, a gym, a cinema, a spa, and some place to get my dinner. what more could i really ask for? read more

I've never been the biggest enthusiast when it comes to shopping centres. Something about them grates me after a while, in a way that wandering round town doesn't. I think it might be the clammy experience of being confined inside a building where there are usually too many people, and where the glare of dodgy lighting schemes tends to cause shopping edginess and paranoia. Or maybe I'm just a bit of a fussy shopping diva. Ocean Terminal, thankfully, has been designed in a way that makes you feel comfortable with browsing for extended periods of time...well, at least for about two hours. Back when I was a young sprite, working for a well-known coffee company where I got to wear a green apron and eat muffins all day, I was moved up to Ocean Terminal to work at the centre when it first opened. At the time, hardly any of the units had been filled, so you would only really have made the effort to get there if you wanted to go to the Vue cinema, or eat at Zizzi or one of the other restaurants, which do have nice views out to the sea. The selection of shops at Ocean Terminal has now massively improved, with a big Debenhams and several High Street fashion outlets, including Topshop, Faith, Joy, Gap and New Look. The main advantages of Ocean T are the fact you can park for free, it's light and spacious, so there's little chance of shopping cabin fever, and it's open until 8pm, Monday - Friday, brilliant if you can't fit normal weekday shopping hours into your schedule. read more

Been here that many times now its not a novelty anymore, but as I'm this far North in Edinburgh before hitting the sea, then I'll stop over in the nearest place that provides everything I need at lunch, and the large boat shaped Ocean Terminal provided me with free wifi, lunch and a comfy seat in pleasant-ish surroundings? Tiki Cafe food, prices, service and overall ambience we brunched at, was not the best choice, but they do have certified coffee brewers. Though even going to the main food area it all seemed a little unappealing and depressed looking. Things might improve earlier, or on other days, but doesn't really make me want to go back again if the best combo I saw was soup and a sandwich! Definitely not the foodie place to wave a flag about, probably due to the many other food establishments under one roof? Value for money for two sandwiches, soup, earl grey tea, glass of fizz; ok for around £10. Quick service and ambience, fine. This was afterall lunchtime mid week so it's incredibly quiet and feels like sitting in a very big space with large windows, out of which there is a view of working vessels, and new housing across the harbour area. The appeal factor here is, there isn't many differences in Ocean Terminal shopping that you wouldn't find scattered around centre of town; just more compact. We visited Fat Face, The Whiskey Shop, O2 and HMV(10% discount on goods). There are still a few sales ongoing, however we didn't have much time to go into any others. There are a few touristy ventures to go on here such as a tour of Britannia, and a soup shop from Baxter's, Pure Gyms, Vue cinema chain is here also with up to date flicks and sometimes special previews. Vast parking area also, not sure if it's free though? In all it's great if you have an agenda, not so good for some food choices, but shop around as there are a few better eateries within ten-minute walk. Above all Ocean is comfortable, warm and ambient place to chilax for a short time if your in the area read more

Split over three floors, Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal shopping centre is pretty large with, about 70 shops, making it a good alternative if the hustle and bustle of Princes Street sounds like your worst nightmare. The centre is pretty well kept, clean and bright, which is really important for a good shopping centre I always think. Loads of your high street faves are in here, including Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse and French Connection to name a few. It is, like others said, a bit out of the way unless you live more locally, but well worth a visit if you have a car, in order to see the stunning Royal Yacht Britannia located nearby. read more

It's a shopping mall. I hate shopping malls. So why do I go to this one? Because of the cinema, because of the views from the cafes' windows and because... no that's pretty much it. The Vue cinema is a good one and offers cheap deals on a Tuesday night. And the view of the Firth of Forth from Tiki's Cafe beat anything you can see from Harvey Nicks Forth Floor. read more

A decent mall with the hilight of visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia. well worth a visit.

A fantastic shopping mall. Feels very spacious as it is open all the way to the top. All your fave stores under one roof & lots of coffee stops to. You can take in a movie have a massage, visit the spa and lots more besides. Well worth a visit and why not visit the former Royal Yaught Brittania whilst you're there read more

Edinburgh doesn't really have a big city centre shopping mall. You have to get a bus through Leith but if you won't mind travelling when you get there there's quite a lot on offer: loads of shops, a cinema I would like a few cheaper places to eat, but I guess the fact it feels a bit more up market is nice. Oh, big bonus if you drive: parking is free! read more

When this first opened it felt like one of those deserted western towns, the ones with the tumbleweed rolling down mainstreet. It has really changed now and I do love to go here. Its light and spacious and has plenty to keep you amused apart from shopping. There is the skatepark, cinema, britannia (bad, bad, bad) and a selection of restraunts and bars. Pleasant way to spend some time. read more

Nice restaurant in Leith, lovely food and if you are lucky enough with the weather, a beaut to have your food on their veranda and watch boy boat racers! read more

Best shopping centre in Edinburgh by far. Great range of shops from traditional Debenhams, M&S & BHS, through HMV, Clintons and the like, to the seasonal and specialist stores, 'Ocean of Slippers' anyone? Books, furnishings, spa, cinema it's all here. BMX park on the top floor for variety and nice food places, and it's open late. read more

not as big as some centres but handy because of the cinema. A couple of shops such as Baxters and the new guitar shop which are not found elsewhere but otherwise the same high street brands read more

Great place to visit , has loads of shops as well as cinemas . Nice bars where you can sit and watch the world go by and it also has the royal yacht brittania moored there. Free parking and good safe place for families. read more

Nice views and a good range of shops. All the eateries are great and when you're fed up you can go an see a film. Great seat pitch in the Vue but the films don't stay long, so don't wait if you want to see something that's not so popular. read more

Although a bit out of the way, Ocean Terminal provides a wide range of shops for all your shopping needs. It is also is a great scenic location right down by the water in Leith. There are a variety of restaurants and also a cinema. It is an ideal place to go for a day out, avoiding the hassle of the city centre. There are often exhibitions on in and around Ocean Terminal so it is a very lively and interesting place to be. read more

I really found Ocean Terminal a disappointment. Not enough is made of the location, unless you're in the food course it could be any other windowless shopping centre. The range of shops is fairly limited and the stores on the small side. I didn't find it particularly easy to get to either. read more

Must say Edinburghs biggest and best shopping centre. It has everything, cinemas and a boat to look around.

This place has free car parking. Get your car washed while you shop. HMV and Game store both open. lots of coffee shops open. wagamma's opening soon on top floor. read more

Just another shopping Centre with expensive clothing. If you are a snob and looking to pay extra for what you can get somewhere else cheaper, then its a great place for you. Thankfully they've got some good entertainment sector, which includes Pure Gym, Cinema, Restaurants and SPA. read more

The best shopping mall in town. Includes a Vue multiplex, indoor skate/bike-park, massive eating area with huge windows onto the sea, and a good soft-play area for your bored kiddies. High-quality shops over 3 levels and two department stores at each end (BHS & Debenhams). Also has the former Royal Yacht moored alongside. Outside the mall is currently a bit of a wasteland but its all part of a massive dockland redevelopment. Plenty of buses stop outside. read more

Nothing better than a Saturday afternoon at OT, for shopping, lunch and catching a movie. Beautiful views over the sea as well :-)

Ocean Terminal is a nice and bright place to shop. Different from other dingey shopping centers like the Gyle, it boasts a good atmosphere, cinema, varied selection of shops and a smattering of restaurants (Zizzi's being the superior). read more

Just wanted to make people aware of the aggressive selling techniques that a visiting stall holder was using on Saturday 7th May 2016. The stall was located on the middle level of ocean Terminal just past marks and Spencer food outlet. The people that were selling body creams and other beauty products, pestered people walking past. My first response was to say "no thank you" however he kept on, until I tried a hand scrub. He tried to sell me hand cream at £60 a tub. I declined and said I was leaving but he insisted I tried another face cream. I sat down on the stool and he sat very close to me and held my hand trying cream on the back of my hand. I felt very uncomfortable and embarrassed. Not wanting to make a seen in the shopping centre I stayed sitting and he rubbed a cream on my cheek. He showed me the other products and wanted £450 for them. I said no thank you it's far too expensive and tried to leave. He was most persistent trying different prices and offering me deals. I kept saying no thank you but he persisted and got another man to offer another deal. He asked how much I wanted to pay and I said I didn't want to buy any products but he would not let me leave. His manner changed and he adopted an aggressive and treating manner and said I had wasted his time. He put a cream in a bag and said cash or card, I said no thank you. The other man came across and shook my hand and said thank you and I was very relieved. I walked away at last but felt violated and upset. This experience spoiled my shopping experience and I would now think twice about shopping at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh. The centre its self is a lovely place with a good selection of shops with helpful sales people. It is such a shame to let these unscrupulous aggressive sales people in. read more

really no reason to come here when visiting edinburgh. the mall isn't that great, its kind of dead. so unless you're already in the neighborhood dont make a special trip out here. there's no special stores or anythign read more

Ocean Terminal is a new sort of shopping centre I think. Unlike the alternatives in Edinburgh, it's pretty classy and has several boutiques and a few designer stores, as well as the normal chains - Topshop and the like, and a Marks and Spencers food store. The shopping is pretty good, and is almost always quiet enough to be tolerable as the centre is newish and a lot of older Edinburgh folk don't quite trust it yet. The food is wonderful - none of your shopping centre food court nonsense! There are a few good sandwich and snack places, and some really classy bars and restaurants - one of which is Edinburgh's renowned Izzi, known for it's chic-ness and superb food. Izzi also has a view of the waterfront and the Royal Yacht Britannia. If that's not enough for you, never fear! There's a good, big Vue cinema as well and there's always some sort of art installation going on somewhere. There's also loads of free parking and a pretty decent bus service from the front doors to the city centre. I normally hate shopping centres, but I actually like going to this one, I'd recommend giving it a try. read more

this is one of the best shopping centres in edinburgh and has a great view of the waterfront.A great but pricely food court and a cinema are just some of the things to expect.good place for the whole family to go as there is something for every age.or just for a browse with your friends it has a diverse range of shops. read more

Good decent restraunts not fast food like other centres , nice day or night for a drink. Good mix of shops and nice clean modern centre, Debenhams was disapointing as a regular to beauty counters I was ignored, 3 counters had no staff and the department lacked the usual friendly and sometimes over selling staff which was disapointing. Overall a very nice centre with cinema, bars, shops and lots for a family, girly day out. read more

Everything you could possibly want under one roof and a great view to go with it. The architecture inside gives you the general feeling of being on a cruise liner. Very relaxing shopping experience. Plenty places to eat or just sit with a coffee watching what is going on in the harbour or if you want to take in a move there is a cinema. read more