The 20 Best Cocktail Bars

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Off the bat you need to get an espresso martini here. They do amazing ones here.I first heard of Panda & Sons at a cocktails in the city event (read more about that here) and I remember at the time thinking I’d heard a lot about them, and that I wanted to try it out.Well it has finally happened! I was in…

Paddy H.

This is so far my favourite cocktails place in the city! I have been there a couple of times now and just love it every time! This place is this little underground bar that isn’t the easiest to see; but it is a gem! Their drinks are delicious and even if a little pricey, that is exactly what i would expect to…

Lili B.

Lucky Liquor Co

I want to love this place just for its eloquent name and décor. This was a third visit, again to upstairs only, and staff dressed in jeans, shirts and waistcoats (saloon style) were polite and super efficient. This time made use of a LivingSocial voucher, so 2 courses and Prosecco for two, to which we added…

Fiona M.

The Riparian Rooms

Possibly an off day for the place but standards seem to have slipped since I was in last July. It took nearly ten minutes for a member of staff to notice I’d taken a seat (tables 1 & 2 are a tad off the circuit) and then the wrong dish was initially delivered. The cake I ordered failed to turn up at all…

Kenneth M.

This place definitely has potential but when the doorman give you the impression you’re the first customers of the night, at 00:30 on a Sunday and the bar itself is the same temperature as a walk-in freezer the light up dancefloor, retro arcade machines and other quirky décor aren’t enough to assure you it’s…

Kenneth M.

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29 places in Edinburgh, ordered by rating:

La Petite Mort

4.8

4 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 229 3693
Address:	32 Valleyfield Street

Cocktail Bars / British / Modern European

Beer & Skittles

4.3

3 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 556 1289
Address:	Basement Bar and Courtyard 14 Picardy Place

Sports Bars / Cocktail Bars

Panda & Sons

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 220 0443
Address:	79 Queen Street

Cocktail Bars /

Heads & Tales

4.7

15 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 656 2811
Address:	1A Rutland Place

Cocktail Bars /

Secret Arcade

4.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 220 1297
Address:	48 Cockburn Street

Lounges / British / Cocktail Bars

The Black Fox

3.8

11 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 553 2268
Address:	17 Albert Place

Burgers / Cocktail Bars / Diners

Tonic

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 225 6431
Address:	34a North Castle Street

Gastropubs / Cocktail Bars

Sligh House

4.2

14 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 225 6936
Address:	54 George IV Bridge Old Town

Cocktail Bars / British

The Whistle Stop Barber Shop

3.8

4 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 556 0954
Address:	66-67 South Bridge

Cocktail Bars / Diners

The Riparian Rooms

4.1

9 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 556 6102
Address:	7-11 East London Street

Cocktail Bars / Scottish

Akva Bar

3.9

15 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 290 2500
Address:	129 Fountainbridge

Scandinavian / Cocktail Bars / Cafes

Lucky Liquor Co.

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 226 3976
Address:	39a Queen Street

Cocktail Bars /

Harry’s Bar & Grill

3.9

10 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 539 8100
Address:	7b Randolph Place

Cocktail Bars / British

Cafe Voltaire

4.0

3 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 247 4707
Address:	36-38 Blair Street

Cocktail Bars /

Mithas

4.1

11 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 554 0008
Address:	7 Dock Place Leith

Indian / Cocktail Bars

Juniper

3.5

12 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 556 4901
Address:	20 Princes Street

Cocktail Bars / Wine Bars

The Lioness of Leith

3.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 629 0580
Address:	21-25 Duke Street

Lounges / British / Cocktail Bars

One Square

3.6

8 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 221 6422
Address:	1 Festival Square

British / Cocktail Bars

Wolf + Water

3.0

6 reviews

Telephone:	+44 131 554 5625
Address:	84 Commercial Street

Cocktail Bars / Burgers / Pubs