10 Best Cocktails Bars - Edinburgh

Bramble (16A Queen Street, EH2 1JE)

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An intimate dim light cocktail bar that rest assured, is certainly worth finding. Climbing down the stairs into the basement can be a little daunting: only a small brass plaque outside the door indicates the speakeasy that lies within.

Notable Drink: Undecided

52 Canoes (13 Melville Street, EH3 7PR)

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A laid back tiki cocktail bar with a great variety of rums. 

Notable Drink: Undecided

The Devil's Advocate (9 Advocates Close, EH1 1ND)

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Tucked away on Advocates Close is another sophisticated bar from the team behind Bon Vivant. Exposed steel beams, stone and brick walls combine in a stripped-back industrial-chic interior with candles and low lighting keeping it intimate and giving it a sense of warmth. 

Notable Drink: Undecided

Heads & Tails (Rutland Street, EH1 2AE)

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Situated in the basement of The Rutland Hotel, the bar has an obvious nod to all things juniper. This unique bar allows customers the chance to see the stills in action while enjoying the extensive gin list.

Notable Drink: Undecided

Hoot The Redeemer (7 Hanover Street, EH2)

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Notable Drink: Undecided

Last Word Saloon (44 Saint Stephen Street, EH3 5AL)

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Notable Drink: Undecided

Lucky Liquor Co. (39A Queen Street, EH2 3NH)

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You can’t miss Lucky Liquor Co – it’s the one with the big pink arrow pointing to the entrance, inviting you to step inside. 

Notable Drink: Undecided

Panda & Sons (79 Queen Street, EH2 4NF)

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Panda & Sons is a speakeasy cocktail bar ran by a family of Pandas who are Barbers by trade with the cocktail connoisseur ethos.  

Notable Drink: Undecided

 Paradise Palms (41 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB)

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Tropical knick-knacks and decorations to such a welcoming degree that just gazing at the walls is as fun as exploring the cocktail list.There’s a slushee machine, DJs on Friday – Saturday, and a monthly Wednesday night alternative cabaret. It's a great place to go for pre-drinks. 

Notable Drink: Undecided

Slighhouse (54 – 55 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EJ)

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It has a sophisticated chilled out vibe.

Notable Drink: Undecided