The King's Wark
Accepts Credit Cards
Bar
British
Dinner
Dog Friendly
Drinks
Full Bar
Gluten free options
Highchairs Available
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Pub
Reservations
Restaurants
Scottish
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Restaurant
About
The Kings Wark is situated by the waters of ‘The Shore’ – which for many centuries was the trading centre of Leith. Built in 1434, it has a history few pubs can rival. The Kings Wark was originally designed as a Royal residence, store house and private armoury for James I, but has also served as a smugglers hut, plague hospital, weigh house and a retail and wine merchant. Recognising its importance, the building was rebuilt by Queen Mary of Scotland after being mostly destroyed in the Hertford Invasion in 1544.
At a glance
- Verified listing
- Typical visit: about 1 hour