The Fishmarket Newhaven

The Fishmarket Newhaven is a harbourside fish restaurant and takeaway at 1 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland. Newhaven is a former fishing village on the Firth of Forth, and the restaurant draws on that heritage with a menu built around fresh fish and chips. The haddock fish supper, the Scottish name for fish and chips, is the signature dish and the most frequent order, served with chips and traditional accompaniments. The restaurant has a sit-down dining room alongside a takeaway counter, so visitors can eat in or take their meal to the harbour. The atmosphere is informal and family-friendly, with a bright, casual room, moderate noise levels, and no dress code. Views of the working harbour add to the setting, and eating outdoors by the water is popular on dry days. Drinks include soft drinks, beer and wine, and desserts are available for those who want to finish with something sweet. A fish supper costs roughly £12-£18 (~$16-$24), putting it at the affordable end of seafood dining in Edinburgh. The restaurant works largely on a walk-in basis, so no booking is needed, though busy periods such as summer weekends and school holidays can mean waiting for a table. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, but visitors should verify hours online. Newhaven is reached by tram to Newhaven or by bus from the city centre, and a walk along the harbour and the nearby waterfront promenade pairs well with the meal.