This tasted amazing, good bar, good bartenders. A nice neighborhood pub. Plenty of seating read more

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This is my second visit to Victoria and was for a Yelp event so obviously the atmosphere was great, but you could tell from the attitude of the bar staff that this is a great place to visit when there isn't a nice organised event (Thanks Jody B) The mulled cider is really something you should try with options of either Lingonberry or Pear - the former is my favourite and reminds me of visits to a certain Swedish furniture store where they serve meatballs. Victoria's is, of course, part of the group of Swedish themed bars around Edinburgh including Hemma, Sofi's and Joseph Pearce which is where the link becomes pertinent. Will definitely use this bar in the future as a meeting place when I'm around Leith Walk. read more

Victoria - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This is a brilliant Leith Walk find, and a great option if you're in the area, and in the mood for something in between old school pub and super chic bar. The Victoria is stylish, but really comfortable and laid back, so you don't have to feel the need to get dolled up if you don't want to, as the bar is ideal for both a quiet drink, and as a pre going out dancing venue. The look here is very vintage-quirky, and I like that effort has clearly been made so that the bar has its own distinctive character and feel, and that it doesn't play it safe and ultimately, risk being boring, like a lot of other bars that are going for the same casual but stylish look. I saw a fashion show here a while back, and I really enjoyed the bar come catwalk experience. The bright decor, sparkly, glowing lighting, candles and cosy atmosphere of the bar made it a brilliant venue for a display of cool and edgy Motel clothing and other brands from Cockburn Street's Pie in the Sky and Cookie. The crowd here are friendly and down to earth, plus I had some amazing Swedish cider. There are a range of different and unusual beverages from various countries, so be adventurous if you venture in here. read more

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A really, really top notch hang out, friendly sit-around-all-day-if-you-like atmosphere with strange changing art and laid back, friendly staff. Apart from one of the handfuls of stools, everywhere you could sit in this place is soft and dauntingly comfortable (I think there's a point where I thought Derren Brown had come in and done that rather poor TV stunt, but better, with booze). Twinkly fairy lights and plastic crocodiles is a winning combo. read more

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I LOVE THIS PUB. Victoria is far and away my favourite bar in Edinburgh (or Leith if you want to be picky) and is run by the same Scandinavian owners as Boda, Sophi's and Joseph Pearces (all excellent). My favourite aspect of this bar is the atmosphere. From the very first moment I walked in I felt at home. The interior is bright but cosy and there are plenty of comfy seats. They stock a wide variety of Gins and have an excellent range of beers (including my favourite Weinhenstaphen). I cant rate this bar highly enough - you should all go. read more

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This bar is one of my options for a 'local' and it is definitely in the running for one of my favorite bars in Leith. The space is super casual and funky and it was a very laid back environment, with some prime window seating or some more comfortable couch seating around the back. I was in on a Friday night and they had a DJ who wasn't too loud or annoying as some can tend to be if you are trying to chat while you drink. They carry a good range of drinks and to my delight, they stock an Australian beer called 'Little Creatures' that is really delicious on a warm afternoon. I am sure I have much more time to spend here, but like Joseph Pierce, it offers a home-y type feel, friendly staff, a casual environment and a nice relaxing place to take friends for a drink. read more

Following the price structure of the other Scandinavian pubs in the city you'll not find any drink bargains here but, if you want somewhere without any football-related talk or allegiances then it'll suit you ideally. Thin on the real ale front but a reasonable selection of bottled beers and ciders with a full bar & coffee/tea to meet you other drinking needs. read more

On a cold winters eve I entered Cozyland (yep made up this word), a place that oozes romanticism and the craving for mulled wine and cookies. We all would know it as the Bar Victoria on Leith Walk. I have been there a few times now, but never actually got to review. What to say? It's not the biggest nor trendy bar in town, but its cozy, colorful, homely and welcoming. The lights are dimmed for the perfect dating ambient. Having said this, they actually do speed dating nights on Saturdays. Check out when the next one might interest you! I heard you can bring your own take away. There are couches and more couches for a comfy cuddle up :-) Enjoy! read more

I love this bar! It's trendy and cool and stocks great booze - Swedish cider! It's ideal for a date venue, a casual place to meet friends or a place to show off to someone and be like "yeah, this is one of the best bars in Edinburgh and I totally know about it as I'm cool & hip!". If you want to start your night not too far away from town then this place is ideal! In my opinion, it's the best of the nearby bars owned by the same couple (Sofi's, Boda & Joseph Pearces) and has a fab DJ at the weekends. My only complaint is the music was a bit loud, however now I'm feeling old & crusty writing that... :( It also a fairy lights.... and you can't beat a good fairy light! :) read more

Fancy a night out without having to face the crowds up town? Want a nice relaxed drink with friends in comfy surroundings and not anything too crazy? Why not check out Victoria's bar on Leith Walk? This little gem is one of the best things about Leith. The interior makes you feel like you're in a friend's living room. The quaint, dim lighting is the perfect spot for a romantic night out or catching up with old friends. This bar is very chilled and relaxed so if you want to go out and actually be able to hear and hold a conversation then its the perfect option. They offer a selection of nuts to munch along with your drinks and sell some of the best beers from around the world. Although you'll feel as comfortable as you do in your own living room, you'll notice a difference price wise as the drinks aren't cheap here! Definitely worth it though especially compared to the other bars in Leith. In here you're guarenteed no neds and the clientelle are mostly in their 20's / 30's. read more

I like it here. It's a nice cosy bar with plenty of seating areas to choose from of which are mismatched with different fabrics. It's situated a street down from where i used to live (when I was 0-4yrs old - so can't remember much from these days). it's colourful outside as well as inside too - so puts a nice vibe on the walk. It's quite a walk down tho .. but it's worth it! read more

I love Victoria, especially during the winter months. The serve mulled Idun's Cider in teacups with a biscuit on the side. This is delicious and a perfect comfort for a chilly day. The staff are incredibly friendly and it's lovely and cosy inside. My only problem is that it can get very hot if there are a few people in there, I often walk past and the windows are running with condensation. That aside, this is the perfect place for weekend afternoon drinks :) read more

I like this place for the fact that I can be by myself in a really nice & cosy bar. During the day they are a small haven away from the busy Leith Walk. You can make yourself at home in a window seat, prop up some pillows and open a book (or Angry Birds..) and *voila* you are away. The places I frequent most often (like Sofi's, and Joseph Pearce) will always have people I know and things get sociable - it'll be rude not to. Not so here. I use this as my sanctuary, sure I see familiar faces, but I come here to be with myself and my thoughts (and that works most of the time). I manage to while away many hours. With a large selection of craft beers & whiskies I have no problem to select and enjoy my favourite tipple. read more

I had a lovely time at Victoria's last night, with other Yelpers... It was my first Yelp event, so I felt the atmosphere was ideal for meeting new people, as it wasn't too loud and we had an area reserved for us at the back of the bar. It was a little hot though but certainly couldn't really complain about that on a dreich winter's evening! Most of the group had brought in burritos from Los Cardos next door, which did look amazing - and I think it was great they were allowed to eat them in the bar. I've been to Victoria's a few times before and I think it has a great ambience. Lovely lighting, comfy seating and a good selection of drinks. I particularly like d the Pie in the Sky dresses hung around the bar - which are all for sale In their shop on Cockburn street. On a final note, I loved the black boards in the toilets for you to write your own messages up on! Great fun! Will be back. read more

Definitely a hidden gem on leith walk & if I lived closer it's the sort of place I could happily call my regular. It's small but don't let that put you off. It stocks Idun's cider & has a great selection of gin on the shelves - I spied Caorunn & Edinburgh Gin - both favourites of mine. The bar staff are chatty & friendly & the place has a cool/hip vibe to it. There are large tables through at the back which are perfect for big groups. read more

Strange. Very, very strange. But I like it. 30 different types of European beers is not to be sniffed at, and a good night can be had by all sampling these, as well as the 10 plus different types of gin! Heaven. Makes a nice change from the usual, run of the mill vodka bars that litter the streets of Edinburgh. This bar has a distinct Scandinavian feel whilst being able to totally counteract that with its mish-mash of colours and textures. A brilliant, really different pub. read more

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This was an unexpected yet welcome find as reality dawned that my hamster-sized bladder (combined with a couple of lunchtime pints) wasn't going to get me back home from Leith without a pit-stop. We found a table near the front door and settled in with a lovely pint of something cloudy and German and a pot of tea - some people don't do Saturday afternoon drinking! Everything about this place is relaxed so little wonder a quick rest stop turned into an extended stay. We lost all sense of time and missed our cinema booking which I wasn't overly miserable about -some people don't do Saturday afternoon musicals! Bar staff great, decor great, other people in the pub great, beer super great....and toilets. Can't say any better than that. read more

Victoria came to the rescue the other night when we were meant to be 18 Yelpers on a mexican night but without the venue. We got take away and came here. Not all 18 came which was a bit of a relief as we wouldn't have all fitted in the section reserved for us due to there being another big table. I know it's all the rage to do that whole mismatched furniture/vintage thing and that's fine. Some places do it well and it adds to the charm, but for me, Victoria's just didn't quite pull off the cosiness I would expect. A solid 3 stars for me - we all had a great night, the Swedish cider which I've not seen elsewhere was tasty and it looks like there is also live music so it might be worth another visit at a later date. read more

Ecclectic, funky and a bit weird!! And thats just the staff :) Love this place when you want to go out but not out-out. Great selection of bottled beers and some good tunes make for a fun night out when you have a group of friends or even if theres just two of you. Garaunteed you end up in some very weird conversations if you stay near the bar for too long!! read more

Umbrella's for lampshades? Crocodiles? Did I swallow petrol again? The staff are from another planet, such a good laugh and refreshing to see that some people still enjoy their job. The bar has one of the best selections of euro booze i've ever seen and you won't have to remortgage your house afford it. Unique is a way of putting it, bat shit crazy is another. No matter if its your taste or not, you won't forget your experience here. read more

Victoria - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I spent my honeymoon in Edinburgh. We met some local Yelpers for drinks before we all went out for dinner. After a long walk from the west end of Prince's St, we were ready for a drink. Our group of new friends had the couch area by the front door where we joined them with some of the largest pints I've ever had. It had a warm, cozy feelings with drippy candles, velvet cushions and twinkling lights. The volume of the fun music for perfect for group conversations. It was a lovely place. I'm sorry we didn't get to spend more time there. read more

This seems like a nice enough bar and as it's part of the Boda Family I knew what to expect. The bar is relaxed, cool as a cucumber and a bit of craic to hang out in. There's a great drink selection, not extensive but it's got the essentials and then some. The clentele is a mix of the younger locals and everyone seems friendly. It's not my favourite of the few Boda bars in the area. I find it dark and the mismatched gear is a wee bit tattered. So, although I like the laid back vibe Victoria, to me, just comes off as a tad lazy. read more

I quite like this quirky pub. Definitely sets a different tone than the rest of the pubs of the area. I mean there is even a play area for kids. Apart from the ultra cool decoration it has quite an impressive bar- great whisky and even gin choices all at reasonably affordable prices. A highlight of a drinking spot! read more

Victoria needs no introduction. If you haven't been there before....well....its your fault really ;-) Victoria is a must.

I have been a fan of Victora for many years now, so when I found out last nights Yelp event involved getting some grub and taking it to Victora for a drink and a chat I was very glad to hear it. Victoria has a relaxed atmosphere, with lots of mis-matched furniture and low lighting it has that quirky feel to it which is not what you would first expect for a bar on leith walk, but its that style that makes this place (and its sister bars) stand out from the crown. The music is always a decent mix, and not too loud, so its ideal for a quiet pint and a chat rather than a full-on night out. They have an excellent selection of drinks too, including some beers on tap that you don't see too often (such as Weissbier). For such a small bar, they manage to fit a lot of seating in by using everything, such as the window bays as seats and the back area is surprisingly large, plus they were nice enough to reserve us an area. Already looking forward to finding an excuse for my next trip down! read more

Victoria is a charming Scandinavian themed (for want of a better word) bar on the character abound Leith Walk, owned by the Swedish couple behind Sofi's and Boda also in Leith. Due to its location (on the main street of one of Edinburgh's main residential areas) it is rarely tred by the tourist populous and filled with local residents and friends day in day out. Though the bar is small (and difficult to find a space on a Saturday night) if you nab, a very pretty pew here you'll be hard pushed to move on elsewhere. Victoria's staff are incredibly friendly and, for such a bijou joint, the drinks menu (particularly the lagers) is very impressive and excellently priced. Ess read more

Was sure I had reviewed this gem of a bar before! Great selection of drinks, kiddie corner with toys, great bar snacks! Staff friendly, prices resonable! Clientele very agreeable! A great addition to Leith walk! We need more of this type of bar for us normal people! Funky modern interior, dare I say ikeaesque! The toilets are clean and well looked after! read more

This is a wonderful bar to visit! Brilliant staff, great parties and asahi on tap! the 'window seats' are a fantastic feature and encourages to relax and let the world go by. They're part of the Swedish Revolutionary Bar chain that encompasses Joseph Pearce, Boda, Victoria (on Leith Walk) and Sofi's (Henderson Street) and you will mostly find that the people are lively and friendly. It is great fun going to Victoria's - being it for the Eurovision or for Single's night or the many dress up themed evenings that they have. You have to go to know. read more

Part of the same owned Swedish group (AKA Anna & Mike) of Boda Bar, Sofis, Joseph Pearces & Hemma, and opened second in line after Boda Bar, Victoria Bar offers what Boda originally offered but in a bigger and more likeable and colourful venue. Went last night with a group of friends at around 8:30pm, live music with a very good DJ playing some Charleston-esque & Jazz Fusion tracks with gusto. Even though my friends indulged in Jäger bombs, Japanese Asahi lager, long vodkas & red wine I stick to a very affordable £ 2.50 a 500 ml bottle Erdinger Alcohol-Free beer (don't ask me why) The staff behind the bar were friendly and professional although sometimes they get a bit over distracted with their very own Spotify tunes software, problem quickly sorted as soon as DJ started the scratch session. Victoria is a great place to meet your friends as they can accommodate medium to large groups of people and bookings are taken if required too. Usually there is a cheerful and cosmopolitan atmosphere (last night there was a big & lively group of Spaniards) that gives the place an extra edge over its Leith Walk pub competitors. Prices are affordable depending of what you are going for and pints of lager are still cheaper than £ 4 (Asahi lager costs £ 3.50) Vicroria is a great place to relax for a mid-afternoon coffee and a book as its luminous interiors (if you are sitting close to those massive windows) give you that living - room - homie feeling for a chill-out session. Of course, WiFi is available so you can keep track of what's going on with the rest of the world. All in all a positive experience and like Arnie said once...I'll be back. read more

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on leith walk where the pubs can be...questionable, this is surely a gem of a bar! okay, so the seats aren't that comfy, but the decor is quirky and charming, which makes for a lovely place to chill out. i don't think i would come here for a full on night out, but it's a wonderful place to come for a drink or two and a solid catch up with some good friends. it's relatively expensive but then i think you pay for the ambience as well as your beverage. great bar, highly recommended. read more

This bar was interestingmodern but managing to be unique at the same time. Not too many interesting options on tap (Deuchars the only ale and Fuerstenbeg Pils the only uncommon keg) but a fascinating fridgeful forges forgiveness! read more

Like this place a lot. It is just around the corner from where we live. The beer is fantastic and it has a pretty chilaxed atmosphere. If you want a good place to have a good drink and relax this is the right place. They would make a killing if they served food. read more

Boasting a modern and funky interior, this corner street pub is a comfortable place to kick your feet up after a day at the grindstone or even on a night out with friends. The low key lighting is complimented by the neon pink lampshades and fluorescent green and orange spotted cushions. Lazy couches that swallow you or the dark wooden tables and chairs offer a homely touch that will entice you to relax. The friendly bar staff, mixture of people and the reasonable prices will easily turn you into a local. read more

Lovely place to hang out with friends, with good German beer (amongst other countries' delightful tastes) on draught. Highly recommended for a change from the bustling Royal Mile. read more

A truly fantastic bar which represents the new style of pub which is beginning to shake Leith's 'old-man-pub' reputation away. Its brightly -coloured and has couches and cushions scattered everywhere around the pub. Really lively, with a mix of nationalities, it serves beers from around the world. Gets really busy on th eweekends and has a healthy trade of folk by the week, including quiz nights and charity gig initiatives. read more

While there is certainly as abundance of pubs on Leith Walk, they are by no means equally inviting and some of them I might even consider crossing the street rather than walking past. Victoria, however, couldn't be more alluring. Lit by candlelight, fairy lights and funky lamps, the atmosphere in this gorgeous little bar really makes it special. The staff are lovely and the range of drinks is quite astounding for such a wee place. There are bottled beers from every continent (perhaps not Antarctica) and the draught options are quite different to your usual choices. The spirits are really varied too, with at least 10 different types of gin. This is a great place for lazy Sundays or to relax after a hard day at the office. They also have free wifi. read more

Owned by the same people that own Boda, Sofi's and Pearce's. One of the more pleasant pubs on Leith Walk, but just a little bit too plastic for me. read more

This cosy little pub is a good example of where Leith would like to be post-regeneration and is the best bar on Leith Walk. The decor is funky with couches and cushions everywhere although it could do with a repaint in places. In the evening the bar is lit by candlelight which is great for atmosphere. The drink selection is excellent with beers from around the world and unusual spirit choices. The staff are friendly and laid back. There are sometimes food options available although it is basic Swedish fare such as meatballs. They also have regular themed nights from other countries due to the number of different nationalities who work and drink there. The only reason I wouldn't give the bar 5 stars is the limited food options but other than that it's a great wee pub. read more

A great pub with some great beers and very friendly staff and most of the clientele are ace I prefer it on a weekday to a weekend.