More than a name, Chez Bernard is a tribute to our grandfather, Bernard, and to the simple moments that shaped our love for food, wine and the table.
Inspired by him, we’re bringing a little of that warmth to The Shore in Leith. A place to share good food, enjoy honest wine, and spend time around the table with the people you love.
Seven days a week · 12pm until late
Bordeaux, 1954
Meet Bernard
Chez Bernard is named after Jonathan’s grandfather, Bernard, and the summers spent with him in France around long tables, good food, a glass of wine and the people you love.
Those memories inspired the kind of place we wanted to create here on The Shore: warm, relaxed and made for taking your time.
In French, chez means ‘at the home of’.
Around the table
Long tables, good food, and nobody quite remembering to check the time.
To drink
Twenty-six
by the glass
More than ninety wines in all, from a £5 glass of Ardèche Merlot Syrah to Champagne by the bottle. Our house red, white and rosé come by the 500ml carafe too, for when one glass turns into two.
Need a recommendation? Just ask.
To eat
Simple French plates
Croques and galettes, planchettes of cheese and charcuterie, oysters with lemon and shallot vinegar, and crème brûlée to finish. Made for sharing — or perhaps not.
Lunch Offer
Monday to Friday · 12pm–4pm
All our plats chauds for £8, served with a dressed side salad.
Running right now
Four-legged guests welcome
Bring the dog
Dogs are very welcome at Chez Bernard. And yes… they have their own little menu too.
Gift Voucher
38 Shore · Leith
Gift vouchers
A table, wrapped up
Give someone a long lunch, a bottle they’d never order for themselves, or an evening around the table on The Shore. Any amount from £20 to £200, with your own message.
