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
To drink
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.
On draught
Not a wine drinker? Campervan Brewery’s Leith Pils and Leith Juice are brewed just up the road and poured fresh from our taps — a crisp, gluten-free Keller pilsner and a juicy session IPA.
For the colder months
Melted until golden and bubbling at your table, then scraped straight onto your plate.
Served with French and Italian charcuterie, potatoes, marinated salad and bread. Something to share, settle into and take your time over.
£30 per person from two guests
Around the table
Long tables, good food, and nobody quite remembering to check the time.
To eat
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.
Monday to Friday · 12pm–4pm
All our plats chauds for £8, served with a dressed side salad.
Running right now
Wed 11 Nov · 6pm
Take a little journey through France with five wines from different regions, accompanied by French cheeses and charcuterie. A cosy evening of wine and lovely company!
£30 per person | Only 20 places available
Four-legged guests welcome
Dogs are very welcome at Chez Bernard. And yes… they have their own little menu too.
Gift Voucher
38 Shore · Leith
Gift vouchers
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.
Bordeaux, 1954
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’.
Little updates: special evenings, new wines and what’s on, no more than once a month.
