20 Best Bars in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is known as a great place to head to during your celebrations, for its amazing activities and equally as amazing bars alone.
We have done some research and narrowed it down to the 20 best bars in Edinburgh. Because let’s face it, you will be heading to a fair amount of bars and pubs during the weekend. So it is important to make sure you have got some good ones under your sleeve ready! And if you're planning a stag do in Edinburgh, you can't go wrong with these tipple houses.
1. Panda & Sons
Panda & Sons opened back in 2013 and is a family run business.
It is the perfect place for all sorts of groups and they pride themselves in amazing drinks suitable for everyone. The thing that makes this bar so different is that it sticks to the prohibition style speakeasy inside a Barbershop!
79 Queen St | Website
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2. The Dome
The Dome opened in 1996 and is in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.
The Front Bar is the most recent addition to The Dome and it the perfect place to head for craft beer, draught beer and superb cocktails!
14 George St | Website
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3. The Devil’s Advocate
The Devil’s Advocate is a bar and restaurant that is in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Inside this old Victorian pump house you will find a huge list of cocktails, wines, beers and whiskeys. In fact, this bar holds a huge collection of Scottish and world whiskies for you and the lads to try.
9 Advocate's Cl
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Best Beer Gardens in Edinburgh?
There’s nothing better than sunny Scotland, and this list of the best beer gardens in Edinburgh will help you find the perfect sun trap for a pint or two. These outdoor spaces include unique bar retreats and classic pub gems to enjoy during the summertime.
- The Three Sisters | 139 Cowgate
- The Pear Tree | 38 W Nicolson St
- Cold Town House | 4 Grassmarket
- The Blackbird | 37-39 Leven St
- Hector’s Edinburgh | 47-49 Deanhaugh St
- Slug & Lettuce George St | 113-115 George St
4. The Bow Bar
The Bow Bar is a great bar to head to if you are after some whisky, there are over 200 different type of whiskies from all over the world.
They have an online list that is kept as up to date and as accurate as possible so you can have a browse through before you head there. And that’s the same for all their beers too!
80 W Bow | Website
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5. The Hanging Bat
The Hanging Bat is a great bar to make your way to if your after some incredible beers behind the bar, some amazing food, and regular events throughout the whole year.
And the best thing about this bar is that there's an ever changing selection of beers from around the world.
133 Lothian Rd
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6. Heads & Tales Gin Bar
This bar isn’t very well known and is known as Edinburgh’s hidden gem.
They use the best beers, spirits and wines from all around. They also enjoy experimenting with gin so if you are after a relaxed, fun but cosy place to go with the lads this could be it.
1a Rutland Place | Website
7. The Voodoo Rooms
The Voodoo Rooms is in central Edinburgh that is known for their incredible cocktails and over the years they've won a number of awards.
They have a team who have put together an incredible menu which resulted in these awards.
19a W Register St | Website
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8. The Raging Bull
If an espresso martini is your favourite cocktail, then The Raging Bull is where you need to do.
Famous all around Edinburgh for its incredible coffee cocktails. Enjoy an eccentric atmosphere with an amazing vibe and décor that all your group will love!
161 Lothian Rd | Website
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9. BrewDog
Everybody knows what BrewDog is, whether you are from Edinburgh or not there is probably one in your local city.
It’s the best place to go if you want some amazing drinks, a great vibe and an all-round good night with the group. It’s also a great place to head if you are a large group.
143 Cowgate | Website
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10. Bar Soba
If you are after cocktails, street food and good music then Bar Soba is the place for you!
They have all the classic cocktails you could ever want with their own unique twist along with the best street food, it’s the perfect way to start a night out if you ask us!
104 Hanover St | Website
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Best Beer Gardens in Edinburgh?
During the summer months beer gardens are the perfect addition to your day drinking sesh with friends. There is nothing better than soaking up the sun and enjoying a pint or two...or three. Below you will find some amazing options when it comes to the best beer gardens in Edinburgh.
- Cold Town House | 4 Grassmarket
- The Pear Tree | 38 W Nicolson Street
- The Blackbird | 37-39 Leven Street
- Rose Street Garden | 14 George Street
- Indigo Yard | 7 Charlotte Lane
- The Three Sisters | 139 Cowgate
11. Cold Town House
Cold Town House can provide you with pizza, prosecco and craft beer, what more could you want?
With a roof terrace, pizza and prosecco bar and even their own brew house you will find so much to do during your visit to this incredible venue.
4 Grassmarket | Website
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12. Ox184
This late night venue can provide you with everything you could need during your night out, whether that be an incredible steak or grill, some craft beer or some world whiskey!
Just up the road from BrewDog, you could tackle both of these amazing venues in one night.
184-186 Cowgate
13. Tonic
Tonic is the place to go if you are after award winning cocktails, and they have a lot to choose from.
Each year they have a different theme for their cocktail menus and this year its movies and TV shows. So whether you’re after a classy drink to start the night this is the place to be.
34A N Castle St | Website
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14. The Royal Dick
Once known for being a small animal hospital is now an incredible place to go for a drink.
With a brewery and Gin distillery on site you will be able to enjoy all the best and finest drinks in a bar like no other in the whole of Edinburgh.
1 Summerhall | Website
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15. Paradise Palms
Known for its award winning vegetarian food and local and international beer.
You will be able to head here if you are wanting amazing music, quality drinks and amazing food. Every Friday and Saturday night there are DJs and entertainment too!
41 Lothian St | Website
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16. Juniper
If you want a drink and a view then Juniper is the place to go, a sleek and chic vibe that will impress anyone and everyone who visits whether you are a local or not. Perfect for celebration a birthday or occasion and enjoying an after work drink alike.
20 Princes St | Website
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17. Cameo Cinema
The perfect hangout for people who love a good movie, whether you are going to watch a film or not you will be able to enjoy a large variety of lagers, whiskies, wines and more.
And if you are fancying a film, this cinema is a fully licensed bar so you can take your drinks in with you.
38 Home St | Website
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18. Bullard & Worth
Is that an out of business detective agency or is it Bullard & Worth? The only way you can find out is by stepping inside.
Once you’ve figured that out you will be able to enjoy some amazing cocktails with expert and attentive staff to go with.
89 Rose St | Try & Find it!
19. Bramble Bar & Lounge
This upscale cocktail bar can provide you and your group with some amazing classic and new concoctions.
Whether you want somewhere a little more relaxed and understated in some ways, then the Bramble Bar & Lounge will be perfect!
16A Queen St | Website
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20. The Last Word Saloon
A cosy, low lit bar that is perfect if you are after a cocktail, whiskey or anything in between.
Come here to start your night and enjoy a relaxed and cosy environment for you and your group to enjoy. It’s a place that everyone who visits, loves.
44 St Stephan St | Website
Whether you are in the midst of planning a stag weekend or you just fancy a night out in between your stag activities in Edinburgh, these bars we have listed will be great to include into your evening.