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Barry Fish, the new independent restaurant that arrived with a splash on the Shore in Leith in February of this year, has unveiled its first festive ‘Fish-mas’ menus for Christmas and Hogmanay. In this his first premises, Chef Barry Bryson has set out to showcase the best fish and seafood from Scotland. This dedication will continue into Christmas, as Bryson and his team take inspiration from ‘The Feast of the Seven Fishes’, an Italian American celebration with dishes of fish and other seafood served over the festive season. Festive touches will include selected seasonal specials and cocktails to appear from mid-December, with a new winter menu designed to haul in Christmas shoppers, office parties and festive group bookings of up to eight people. To add to the mood, restaurant staging and interiors for the Christmas period will be created by interior designer, Robin Bryson Jack, Barry’s husband. Chef Barry Bryson said: “It’s been an incredible year for the Barry Fish team since launching the restaurant in Leith back in February. “We’re already gearing up for our big finale of 2025 with a festive feast from the sea throughout December and for Hogmanay with our Barry Fish ‘Fish-mas’ menus, including Scottish seafood platters, hand-dived scallops, mussels and of course fish pastrami. “Our focus will be on great hospitality, familiar dishes our customers know and love, as well as a celebratory atmosphere without a formal festive menu.” Barry added: “Our ethos is simple. The best ingredients we can get, cooked with skill and passion in a welcoming warm environment. There is no formality at Barry Fish other than the love and respect that we have for what we do. “Our huge thanks go to all our customers for their continued support during 2025 and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Barry Fish for a very merry ‘Fish-mas’.” A New Year’s Eve special dinner menu will be served over two sittings on Wednesday 31st December, featuring Lobster Barry Rose, scallops, neeps and tatties, plus fish pastrami and oysters. An early sitting will be available from 6pm or those heading into the city centre for the bells. A later service will start from 9pm for guests planning to celebrate and toast the New Year with the Barry Fish team at midnight. The restaurant will also be open for a one-off Sunday service on 28th December, serving dinner as well as lunch service only on New Year’s Day with a special greatest fish brunch menu and cocktails. Barry Fish is located just five minutes from The Shore and Port of Leith tram stops, offering a direct and quick transport link between Leith, Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport.
