Vessel

Vessel brings the spirit of Leith’s cult brewery Pilot to Edinburgh Central, and then goes joyfully further. Much more than a beer bar, it is a gathering place for the friends and producers Pilot has met along the way, pouring cocktails, spirits, wine and coffee alongside exciting, vibrant food. Local sourcing from small, independent suppliers is the quiet engine of the menu, while a trademark sense of fun keeps the mood buoyant and convivial.

On the taps, Leith Lager lands crisp, smooth and unfiltered, while Pilot Stout leans rich and luxurious. The team’s playful streak shows in half and half pairings, where Leith Lager meets Elevenses Marmalade on Toast, or stout finds a foil in Woven Loom. It is all about balance, curiosity and good company, whether one is raising a highball or cradling a perfectly pulled pint.

Comfort takes centre stage with dinner feautring world class smashed cheesburgers and Pilot beer-glazed sausages with chive mash and stout onion gravy. Familiar, yes, but lifted by brewery know-how: malty sweetness, savoury depth and herb-bright notes that make each mouthful quietly memorable.

Easy-going and effortlessly sociable, Vessel is the kind of place that turns a quick drink into a lingering afternoon. Make a date, bring a mate, and let the good times roll.