Cameo Bar

The new refurbished Cameo is looking rather dapper. Another addition to the other cool little spaces down by the shore. I wouldn't say I'd travel to it, but if I lived above it I wouldn't be complaining.

It's dark, moody colours and dim lighting is nothing compared to the rather obnoxious gold statue when you walk in the door.. I don't see the point in that at all!

All the usual suspects when it comes to a bar/restaurant, perhaps too much choice isn't a good thing, let's all remember the quality of Little Chef.

A solid choice for watching football or just a pub bite to eat if your looking for cheap and cheerful.

Friendly staff and a good selection of beers make this a afvourite place for lads keen to watch the footy/rugby or other sporting event.

Was pleased to see them recently introduce Brunch at weekends and while the food is by no means fantastic it reflects the price and does the job!

All in this place delivers what they set out to do and do it reasonably well.

Cosy Sports Bar with TVs.
Yup that is about it, Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Formula 1 - all to be watched here.
There is a front bar and back end bar on different levels - the back end bar has a backdoor leading to a patio where you can smoke.

It does seem that nearly all seating is arranged so you can watch sport on 1 or even 2 screens of various sizes. Clientele is a mix between locals, sport fanatics & students. The atmophere is jovial, loud and welcoming, you can always strike up a converstation.

Service is slow. The drink prices are reasonable and there is a decent choice. They have Beer & Curry or Beer & Burger deals every so often - which isn't something I'd go for in any bar / pub - but tried it once and it was OK.
This is a pub serving 'pub grub' but they are trying hard to be a little more varied in their offerings, but they do burgers, steak and chips best.

I did not see actual outside seating and the smoking patio is not a sun trap, but I understand that they are not stopping you to sit on the green grassy public space when it is a warm day with your drink..

This bar in Leith (not to be confused with The Cameo cinema in Tollcross) is a nice little bar near the Shore. I've been in a couple of times, and it proved to be a nice place to spend some time in. Whilst not particularly stand-out in the food stakes, it was still a nice hour or so.

The last time I went, I was with a group of around 10 others, and were able to be accommodated without too much fuss, with tables located near the kitchen. Truth be told, I can't remember what I ordered, which is maybe more a reflection on the food rather than my memory.

If you want a quiet drink, or somewhere to watch the big game, I would suggest you give Cameo Bar a go. Who knows, you might find it to be more remarkable than I did.

A comfortable and plush bar. I'd struggle to fault Cameo. The refurbishment has been very well done and the atmosphere is fabulous. The bar takes on a split level formation - an area designated more for drinking, while the upper level serves as a more restaurant based area.


It's been a while since I've eaten in Cameo Bar, but the food was very good (hopefully it's equally as good now!). A little cut above average 'pub food' with a dish of olives available as an appetiser.


It is rather quiet during the week (perfect for business lunches), but it is well worth a visit.

I've hitting this bar for at least 18 years, before and after its major refurbishments and several changes of ownership and service and food quality have been always consistent. Went to watch Real Madrid vs Barça on a Saturday afternoon, 3 - 1 to the Merengues, with Lionel Messi playing the "Where is Wally" game, being Wally himself in this particular occasion. The place was really busy but I got my prime seat at the bar with a plasma TV direct view. I ordered the bacon and cheese burger which came with a free pint of Carling lager (in a warm glass...rookie mistake/neglect), followed by a couple of Staropramen, as top ups. Thank goodness I got my burger grilled medium rare, juicy and super-tasty (which apparently is against the Food Standards Agency recommendations...the medium rare part I meant) The hand cut chips were a bit soggy but not a big deal though. Must be told that the barman was copping remarkably well on his own, behind the upper bar. As always, it has been a positive experience. The Cameo Bar is great for sports followers (big and spacious areas plus strategically placed big TV screens) with decent pub food, affordable prices and the ubiquitous Cloud strong Wi-Fi. Will certainly go back for the food, the atmosphere and to check if my 742 raffle number got me a Man United top as well...

The Cameo Bar serves lovely food and has a really eclectic feel to it. It is an unusual space and it definitely has its regulars but they are not unfriendly at all. In fact the whole feel of the Bar is very welcoming.
It has an old-style charm to it and it is different from a lot of the pubs that have been springing up along the Shore since its development. The decor is now bang up to date since its makeover and it has retained it's charm. It reminds me a bit of a Toulouse-Lautrec painting, and that can't be a bad thing!

The Cameo Bar in Leith is a great value pub if you're wanting a cheap night out. Located on a busy street near to the Scottish Executive and the water, it always seems to be busy inside.


The decor has been made to look sumptuous, but is getting a bit tatty round the edges. One impressive thing is the large bronze statue as you walk in the door which is fairly ominous.


They have a wide selection of beers and wines, which are a bit cheaper than the other pubs in the area. They also seem to have some good special offers depending on what day of the week it is.


The food is very much pub grub and more cheap and cheerful than anything special, but certainly good value for money.


The pub always has a good atmosphere, probably due to the fact that they show most sports on large screen TV's. On a Saturday afternoon this can be a bit annoying if you're wanting a quiet pint, so I'd generally avoid it then.

Cameo bar is a lovely bar, plushly decorated and with a good choice of different beers, wines and a fab cocktail list.


It's quite large inside with two bars on two different levels, with plenty of comfortable, yet elegant seats. There is usually a mixed crowd, and whereas it isn't always jam packed, there are always quite a few people in it.


Outback there is a small heated area for smokers, but this normally closes at 10pm because of the residential area it looks on to.

i don't have loads to say about Cameo Bar as unfortunately i only made a short stop here before the group i was with decided where to go next. however, it was totally A-OK. has all the usual spirits so i was quite happy with my G&T, the price was reasonable, and there was loads of seating. i did feel that the bar lacked a bit of atmosphere, especially for a saturday night as it was fairly quiet so this sort of took away from the party feel the group had. in fact the bright lights and quiet surroundings made me realise how tired i was and i headed home after my drink here... so possibly a lack of atmosphere can be a good thing after too many drinks on a night out!

that said, this bar is perfectly acceptable and if i was ever looking for a quiet place to grab a quick drink i'd happily return here. however, with bars like bond no 9 to compete with at the shore, i think Cameo Bar could do with a bit of livening up!