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The Fishmarket Newhaven
A harbourside seafood restaurant and fish and chip takeaway at Newhaven, with views of the lighthouse and the Forth bridges, open daily.
At a glance
- Type
- Seafood and fish and chips
- Area
- Newhaven, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily · 11:00–22:00
- Official site
- thefishmarketnewhaven.co.uk
Good to know
- Takeaway
- Harbour-view deck
- Coeliac meals in restaurant
- Online booking
Why we recommend it
The Fishmarket sits right on the harbour at Newhaven, the old fishing village on the Firth of Forth west of Leith. It combines a seafood restaurant with a fish and chip takeaway, and it was created with the involvement of Welch Fishmongers and the team behind the seafood restaurant Ondine. The setting is a large part of the appeal: the deck looks over fishing boats and the harbour's lighthouse, with the three Forth bridges visible on the horizon on a clear day.
Fish and chips are the main draw, cooked to order at the counter for takeaway or served in the restaurant. The restaurant menu goes further, with oysters, langoustines and other seafood from Scottish waters. It is a straightforward, informal place where the quality of the fish is the focus rather than elaborate presentation. Coeliac-friendly meals are available in the restaurant, though not for takeaway or delivery.
The Fishmarket is open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm. Online bookings are taken for up to five people, and larger groups should phone; children count towards the total. Takeaway orders can be phoned ahead for collection, which is a good option on busy summer evenings. Home delivery is available through a delivery app. In good weather, eating fish and chips on the harbour wall or the deck is one of the simplest pleasures in the city.
The Fishmarket suits families, couples and anyone wanting a casual seafood meal by the water. It is good value compared with central restaurants, and its long opening hours make it easy to fit around other plans. Sunset on a clear evening, with the light over the Forth, is the best time to visit.
Newhaven is a short bus or tram ride from the city centre and Leith. The harbour area is pleasant for a stroll, and you can walk east along the waterfront towards Leith, where the Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed at Ocean Terminal and the Shore has bars and restaurants. Combining a morning at Britannia with lunch at the Fishmarket makes an easy half-day on Edinburgh's waterfront, away from the busier Old Town.
The Fishmarket Newhaven FAQs
What are The Fishmarket's opening hours?
It is open seven days a week from 11:00 to 22:00.
Can you get takeaway fish and chips?
Yes. Fish and chips are cooked to order at the counter to take away, and you can phone ahead to order and collect.
Can you book a table?
Online bookings cover up to five people; larger groups should phone. Children count in the head count.
Are there gluten-free options?
Coeliac meals are available in the restaurant only, not for takeaway or delivery.
What seafood is on the menu?
As well as fish and chips, the restaurant serves seafood such as oysters and langoustines.
Where is The Fishmarket?
It is at 23A Pier Place, Newhaven, EH6 4LP, on Newhaven harbour.
What are the views like?
The deck overlooks the harbour, fishing boats and lighthouse, with the Forth bridges on the horizon.