The Omni Centre is a prominent leisure and entertainment complex on Leith Walk, marking the eastern edge of Edinburgh’s city centre. Opened in 2002, it was purpose-built as a modern, glass-fronted venue for cinema, dining, and casual socialising.
Best known for housing the Vue Cinema multiplex, the Omni Centre is a popular choice for filmgoers, especially for evening screenings and major releases. Beyond the cinema, the complex includes restaurants and bars, making it convenient to combine dinner, drinks, and entertainment under one roof. Its enclosed, multi-level layout also makes it a dependable option in poor weather, which Edinburgh visitors quickly appreciate.
Location
The Omni Centre’s location is one of its key strengths. It sits directly beside the Edinburgh Playhouse, the UK’s largest seated theatre, and is only a short walk from St Andrew Square, Princes Street, and the St James Quarter. This places it firmly on the main pedestrian route between the New Town and Leith, with excellent bus and tram connections nearby.
While it is not a historic landmark in the traditional Edinburgh sense, the Omni Centre plays an important role in the city’s modern leisure landscape. It complements the surrounding theatre, shopping areas, and hotels, supplying a relaxed, contemporary counterpoint to the capital’s more traditional cultural venues.
Eat & Drink at Omni Centre
- Cafe Barbera
- Cosmo Authentic World Kitchen
- Edinburgh Street Food
- Nando’s
- Slug & Lettuce
- Tony Macaroni
- The Playfair – Wetherspoon
