Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
- Anyone who would like to make new friends and chat about various topics related to mental health, migrants’ experiences, social and cultural life.
Description
Leith Conversation Cafes is a project run by volunteers.
It is open for anyone who wants to meet new people and take part in an inspiring conversation. Each session has a different topic, often about mental health and current social issues. The meetings are run in English.
How do I access this?
- Self referral
Just pop-by. The topics for the upcoming meetings are available on Meetup
Is there a cost?
Free
Location information
Buses:
- 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49 (Elm Row, stop ED) – for Central Youth Hostel
- 7, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49 (Shrubhill) – for McDonald Road Library
Opening times
- Mondays 5:30-7:00 PM, Cafe in Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, EH7 4AL
- Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM, McDonald Road Library, 2-8 McDonald Road, EH7 4LU
| Monday | 06:30 - 08:30 |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 13:30 |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |

Contact Details
Social media:
Downloads
Leith Conversation Cafe leaflet December 2025
(6.26 MB pdf)