The Pitt street food market on the outskirts of Leith

Pitt

Leith


A weekly street-food market surrounded by industrial warehouses, The Pitt is a little bit of East London in north Edinburgh. The regularly changing food trucks sell anything from burgers stuffed with crab to halloumi bao buns to haggis to sweet-potato pierogi (dumplings). Choose a drink from the wine and gin bars, or the Barneys beer truck selling local craft ales.

The vibe is rustic and outdoorsy, with live bands, wooden pallet seating and fire barrels for warming your hands.


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