Simply Wonderful
I absolutely loved The Compass. The decor was breathtaking, so classy, oozed welcoming atmosphere! There was a roaring open fire, fairy lights giving off soft lighting and real flame candles on all tables.
The staff were the best in the business, they loved their job and that’s a testament to the owners. I had a lovely chat with the owner, what a lovely lady. All staff made us feel welcome, looked after us perfectly and really did go above and beyond.
The food was so fresh, full of flavours and served piping hot. The menu was an array of different foods to please all tastebuds. And the pudding......Devine! Hand made by the owner himself - compliments to the chef!!
I don’t live local to Leith at all, but I will be back!!
Delicious food, great cocktails, and friendly service! It’s a chic pub vibe, and has a great variety on the menu. The rice pudding brûlée is an absolute winner, officially my favourite dessert!
Highly recommend this place!
The Compass Leith - Magic. My friend and I recently visited The Compass in Leith and can't help but rave about it, as we enjoyed it so much. A very welcoming and cosy atmosphere awaited us, and the staff were very friendly.
We ordered mussels with white wine and garlic to share, I ordered the special of the day which was fillet of hake with mash, roasted vegetables and pesto dressing.
After ordering we were given glasses of water with cucumber and a bowl of mixed bread. The waitress then appeared with little cups of warm water with lemon to refresh our hands whilst eating the mussels. After that a large bowl of mussels were served, which were actually the smallest portion on the menu. They were very tasty.
My main course can only be described as beautiful. The fillet of hake was cooked just right. The fish flaked as soon I touched it and it went down a treat. After that I was left well and truly stuffed and had to pass on dessert.
Well worth a visit and you will be amazed at the price
Pub grub at its best. Whats not to like? Im sure everyone leaves with full bellies and a contented sigh. Highly recommended
Absoloutley fantastic evening in the Compass. Beautiful relaxed setting. Brilliant service fantastic food the seabass was superb and lovely cocktails
One of the shores best which has it's share of excellent competition. Food outstanding everytime. Just get in early if you can as sometimes sells out of specials
This may be sacrelige to fellow fans of the King's Wark but I think this is the best breakfast in Leith! Great produce well cooked, just the right size potions (huge but not obscene!). If only they did constant free refills of filter coffee like the Kingsit would be perfect! served til 5 on a Sunday, which is a bonus. The normal menu is great too, pub grub with a flourish and the staff are great. Highly recommend.
The Compass has started to slowly slide downhill. It’s still a fabulous place to get a munch and is leaps and bounds ahead of The Constitution, but if they want to continue to operate in the same league as Leith Lynx and The King’s Wark they’re going to have to pull up their socks
One of the best places I've come across in Leith for fish & chips (their burgers are also pretty damn good). If you're going at lunch it's best to pre order your meal if you can. It gets very busy.
Living pretty close to The Compass means it's sometimes our go to place if we want to eat out. It has an ever changing menu which covers all bases from fish, game to a good steak and includes seasonal produce.
The staff are always friendly and look after you well. Some of our favourite dishes include the fish cakes, steak and mussels. If you whether you're heading out with the family or on a date The Compass is the perfect place for either. It has a lovely warm welcoming feel which is something others places just can't seem to grasp.
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I heard a good anecdote about stubbornness, the other day, to effect that it’s one of the few absolutely universal “qualities” that everyone recognises in themselves, in one way or another. I’m a pretty easy going to sort of chap, but I do sometimes have a stubborn refusal to follow extremely sound advice.
Many people, not least Edinburgh Etiquette’s Katey, have been telling me that the Compass, on the corner of Queen Charlotte and Constitution Street, was worth a visit, but somehow I never managed to find the time until today.
The interior is warmly welcoming in the pub style, but with touches of real elegance including some lovely cornicing. The friendly barman-waiter did a good job of matching the air of conviviality, with a jovial and accommodating approach to service throughout.
Their menu features a number of tasty sounding seafood options, but I was in soup and sandwich mood, so started with the beetroot soup then followed with the steak sandwich.
A monster portion of the soup soon arrived looking eye-catching bright and wafting a really appealing aroma. It proved to be very good eating, with the distinctive sweet earthiness of the beetroot really hitting the spot. The accompanying bread was very good, too.
The main course maintained the standard with a succulent piece of steak topped with a generous amount of softly caramelized onions encased in more of their excellent bread. The accompanying chips and salad were very good, as well.
So overall, it was a resounding thumbs up for the Compass. I was really impressed with the quality on offer and look forward to visiting again. Next time I’ll definitely give one or two of their seafood options a go. I’d heartily recommend a visit.
Scores
Blythe scores the Compass
4/5 for food
3.5/5 for presentation
4/5 for service
4/5 for setting
giving an overall 15.5/20
I ate: beetroot soup, steak sandwich
I drank: water
I wore: black and red
Total bill: £11.90
Very good choice of beers and "bad apple" cider 😉
Plenty spirits
Good tunes relaxed atmosphere with great bar staff
Also the best bar stools in town !!!!(check em out and see what i mean)
Saturday Evening Meal, no reservation and the food was good, dietary/allergy info was lacking which was disappointing. However, desserts were fabulous 🙂
This place is wonderful.
A nice roomy atmosphere with cool jazz playing in the background.
You are greeted with a warm welcome and lead to your table to settle into relaxing armchairs and given time to scrutinise the menu.
On offer are scrumptious snacks including all day breakfasts and delightful pancakes. There's also veggie options.
The staff are very attentive and accommodating. We will be returning to this place again and again.
Very good food, and was awesome to be able to bring the dog to join our meal
Neat, modern place with great food to boot! The staff is genuinely lovely and welcoming, you instantly understand why this gem of a place is popular. We found our way here the first evening of our stay in Edinburgh. We were encouraged to participate in the weekly quiz and had such a blast that we came back the next day for dinner. You should definitely look it up if you stay here.
Nice location, clean, good service I had the porridge and my daughter a sausage roll - roll in a sausage not a sausage roll!! - and breakfast tea; all good. Comfy seats, wooden tables. Not slick or shiny but that was lovely. We'll definitely return
Lovely friendly place, super clean and the decor is fantastic! Staff are chatty and attentive but not overbearing.
I really like the menu, something for everyone.
Special mention for the Halloumi fries.... gorgeous!!
Sticky toffee pudding.... sweet but not too much!!
And homemade gingerbeer.... delicious!!
Good value for money too.
Food was marvellous. The cola grazed pork belly was tender and juicy. The salmon and cod were nicely cooked. The people who attended to us were friendly and.answered our questions patiently. Would highly recommend this restaurant for quality food and service.
Beatriz Gallego González
+5
Lovely place and great atmosphere.
The service was great and fast.
Cola pork belly was really tasty and amazing sticky toffee pudding.
Great value for money :)
Will definitely recommend it and come back again!
Enjoyed a lovely lunch of sausage sarnie for my husband and a delicious spinach & feta frittata for me. We both had a coke and the bill was £14 - so very reasonable for this side of town. Service with a smile from all the staff means we will definitely be back again :)
Great food, great service! One star deducted. Even though I have asked on 2 occasions for a soft fried egg with the breakfast It has been served hard both times. Such an easy thing to get right but seems to be difficult for lots of places.
Excellent homemade burger, typical late Monday afternoon, quiet, but nice atmosphere. Couple who served us very friendly and cheery. Good choice on Menu for all dietary preferences.
Excellent food, excellent service, did really well to accommodate a large group at short notice. Only tiny nitpick - dish for haggis fritters a little impractical. Would be better on something flat, e.g. plate or slate. Otherwise spot on from start to finish.
We spent a few days in Edinburgh last weekend with our group of friends and booked this restaurant in advance. If you look from outside the restaurant, I initially had my doubts but nothing turns out to be less true. Super cozy decorated restaurant with a 2nd floor that is not visible from outside. Food was excellent and an absolute must to visit this restaurant. The staff was also super friendly. Thanks for the excellent diner. Greetings René (The Netherlands)
The food and atmosphere were really good. They've got a smoked haddock fish and hand cut chips meal (which I had) and it was amazing. The fish portion was huge and crispy and the chips were just delicious.
A perfect pub. Lovely decor, really decent range of drinks, dog-friendly and great staff and the food looked great too! Lovely fire going and was able to watch Scotland win at the rugby in very welcoming and comfortable surroundings! A fab place and a perfect local for anyone in the area.
We have used the Compass on several occasions over the last few months. Each time the staff have been professional and attentive.
We have introduced several different parties to this fabulous Gastro Pub and everyone has enthused about the quality of the food and the ambience of the Compass.
We were going to come into the Compass this afternoon but sadly it was closed.
We wish all the staff the very best over the next 12 weeks(?) and look forward to seeing you all when you re-open.
I had a scrambled egg and salmon brunch dish, it was very delicious. I really liked the décor as well and for an evening visit there is a good selection at the bar. I have not been to the restaurant area but I'm sure it will live up to the house high standard of the front area
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