The Bothy Wine & Whisky Bar

My favorite spaces in this world are cozy dimly lit nooks… that serve wine. So yes, I love this place. Perfect for a romantic date night, very small, cozy, relaxing.

We shared a charcuterie platter of 5 different meats and cheeses, it was fun and tasty, a little pricey but i like the atmosphere so much that it feels worth it.
I can’t wait to go back!

I have only been here for lunch, so for a weekday lunch spot this is an okay place. I like the lunch menu. There’s an assortment of sandwiches, meat pies, and even Mac’n’cheese. The chicken pot pie was very good, I really enjoyed the crust. The tomato and bacon soup was, I’m sorry to say, awful. I had one spoonful, and it was just so overpowering. The only way I can describe it is just a way too much «tang».
The service was okay. A little slow with only one server on a Friday at lunch. The place is small, and she did alright.
Overall, I would say this is a place to come to when you want some serious comfort food on a cold winter day. And of course the scotch selection seems endless. Lots of wine too.

This place is a special little corner bar that serves up some great unique food and great wine and spirits. If your looking for a wide variety of whiskies and wine and other spirits then check out this place. They even have haggis and you must try it. We also went to their Robbie Burns event and I highly recommend you go to that. It was a LOT of fun!

The Bothy was freaking CUTE. It is a tiny little bar with only maybe 5 tables plus bear seating (so make a reso). It’s dark and woody and intimate (would be wonderful for a date), but as a result of the smallness, is quite loud. And — with mention to the darkness — I was meeting a group of people I didn’t know and I honestly wouldn’t recognize the guy I sat across from again because it was dark enough I couldn’t make out his face very well.
Their drink menu is what’s to die for, though. As far as I could tell, no cocktails, just whiskey, wine, and beer. Fine with me. Is it awful that I just had beer? I was driving and didn’t want to overdo it with whiskey. But at $ 6.25 a bottle, the Kronenburg was great (I love Kronenburg). The thing I thought the neatest about their whiskey menu was all the flights… some were crazy expensive but I still thought it was really neat that you could get a little tray of 3 different kinds of whiskey to try and compare.
I didn’t eat, but my friends did and the food looked fantastic. I would love to go back and have some charcuterie and a tomato/​mozzarella salad, since those both looked divine.
I would love to come back here, though maybe in a smaller more intimate group so you can hear each other.

I had been to the Bothy only once before and we had scotch and appetizers and had a wonderful time.
On this occasion we came for a full meal. We found seating right away on the patio and met promptly by our server Megan. So far, so good.
We placed our drink orders and soon after had them in front of us. Next was the dinner order. 3 gnocchi’s, 1 spicy linguine and a chicken pie. It took nearly an hour before our food arrived, 75 minutes from when we first sat down.
The linguine and chicken pie were well reviewed, however all three orders of gnocchi were over-​cooked and mushy, and not as flavourful as we had hoped.
We voiced our thoughts and Megan was apologetic and offered us desserts on the house, but it had been long enough and we were ready to leave.
To be clear, I like the Bothy. Megan was an excellent server and the bar staff know their wine and scotch. The kitchen let us down on this occasion.
I will return, but I may not come for dinner and I definitely won’t be ordering the gnocchi.

Loved The Bothy! The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Great for a group of friends, or just for two, that want that perfect whiskey, good food, and new memories. The bartender/​hostess was friendly and really knows her drinks. First place out of 6 that mixed a proper Manhattan. Her light conversation and knowledge of her spirits added to the atmosphere and definitely contributed to a very enjoyable evening.

This place is a whiskey lover’s dream! With a fantastic small menu that pairs perfectly with whatever your alcohol tastes are, and friendly and knowledgeable staff, you are bound to have a wonderful night here! Also ask about their fancy wine machine! Truly unique!

Excellent scotch selection!
The service here was great, the staff are very knowledgeable and able to make excellent recommendations. Don’t feel intimated to come here if you don’t know a lot about whiskey or scotch. Nice wine list and cocktail menu as well. This cozy little place perfect for a date night.

Honestly. The atmosphere and beer are great. Beer list is short, but it is whiskey and wine place haha wine list looks great! Food tastes amazing here as well ordered the bruschetta to start tasted great, waiting for my sandwich. Cheers to a great meal!

While I would prefer a location that were more transit accessible and which included more non-​alchoholic beverage options, the food here is delicious! I really enjoyed my steak and mushroom pie in particular. While this place is not that big, our visit was pretty awesome and included attentive service.
I will probably not frequent it all that often because of the location and because I don’t drink whiskey/​wine, but I will enjoy each visit for the food alone.

My friends and I went restaurant hopping the other day, in early celebration of my birthday and in celebration of my friend Tracie visiting us from Vancouver. Our mission, should we choose to accept it (and we sure did) was to visit three different restaurants in YEG and try appetizers at one restaurant, main course at another, and dessert at a third. With full wallets, empty stomachs, and four hours for our restaurant hopping mission three friends and I set out.
First up for appetizers was The Bothy Wine & Whisky Bar. I’ll be honest this wasn’t my first choice, not that I had anything against The Bothy, but there were a few other restaurants I wanted to try. Unfortunately for those restaurants they didn’t open for dinner until 5pm or later, and we were starting our restaurant hopping at 4pm (early yes, but then it’s not busy and we would have time to eat and enjoy ourselves). So The Bothy it was.
I don’t like whisky, or perhaps I should say I had whisky once and didn’t like it. I’m pretty sure drinking the cheapest whisky possible at a party when you’re 20 (cut with cheap cola) isn’t going to give anyone a good impression of this drink. If any place might convince me to try whisky again and like it then it would be a whisky bar like The Bothy.
I asked the server for suggestions of a whiskey to try for a newbie and she gave a couple of recommendations and I went with the first (which I believe was the Talisker D. E). It was pretty smooth, and was all right, but I don’t think whiskey will ever be my go to drink. I’m much more of a wine or beer girl, but at least I tried. At $ 13 my glass of whisky was in the middle price range at The Bothy.
For appetizers my friends and I shared a charcuterie plate with 4 selections for $ 24. We chose two cheeses and two meats. There was a triple crème brie from France and an Oka cheese from Quebec. For meats we got the smoked bison from Alberta and a Prosciutto De Parma from Italy. The charcuterie plate was served with baguette slices and four different condiments (a spicy jelly, a wine/​berry jelly, a horseradish mustard, and a pesto). Everything was really good, but I really enjoyed the pecorino with the pesto and the bison, brie and wine/​berry jelly. The plate isn’t huge, but everyone got to try everything, and get seconds too. Considering The Bothy was stop 1 of 3 in our restaurant hop I wasn’t worried about going hungry.
I had kind of assume The Bothy would be a really dark and dingy hole-​in-​in-​the-​wall kind of place, but it isn’t. It’s not huge, but it’s bright and inviting with bright yellow walls and a contrasting maroon. The Bothy didn’t really fit with what I expected from a whiskey bar; it exceeded my expectations. Next time I’ll be back to try more than just an appetizer.

My favourite little Whisky bar. The staff is
Incredibly knowledgeable of all their products on hand

The Bothy is a great little wine and whiskey bar tucked away in a strip mall. The location is a little odd, at the end of a south side strip mall but there’s plenty of parking. The restaurant is pretty small so if you don’t have a reservation or go early enough, especially on weekends, you might be out of luck.
A few times I’ve been there the vibe feels a bit off when you walk in, as if everyone knows each other and is wondering who just entered. But that’s not the case at all so don’t let it intimidate you
If you like wine, scotch, cheese, and charcuterie then this place is for you. Their menu is pretty small and specific so check it out first, but I’ve never had a bad meal. Their chicken pot pies are especially delicious if that’s your thing.. The staff has always been friendly and knowledgeable.

This is a quaint little place in an odd location. I’m not a scotch drinker so my wife and I opted to try some of their wine selections. They were really good. We tried their cheese and meat plate which is a cool idea. They had a great selection of cheeses and meats plus the price was fair.
The only thing that kinda sucked was the parking lot is weird, this southside location is in a spot I wouldn’t think to look for a wine bar. Also the bathroom setup kinda sucks. 2 bathrooms — one male & one female.

I would eat this Crème Brule EVERY DAY if I could. Seriously even if you dont drink wine or whisky (crazy person) go eat the food! I do drink wine and whisky and found the staff really knowledgeable on recommendations. Ive only been here a couple times but plan to return more often. Its really nice to have a upscale bar like this on the South side.

The Bothy’s scotch collection is unreal. I had no idea the incredible range of scotches and the way they differ depending on which region of Scotland they were produced. When I spent an evening at Bothy with a friend, we had a very knowledgeable waiter who even gave us a sniff of a special scotch on the house. Nice.
The problem with scotch? It goes down like butter and leaves you wanting more. It’s easy to get sucked into paying a lot of money here. Save it for a treat — I don’t think you’ll be able to stop at just one shot!

The Bothy has an excellent selection of appetizers that pair wonderfully with their drinks.
The chicken pot pie they have there is second to none. It’s absolutely delicious.
Their wine list is extensive and is continuously growing.
What do I go there for? Mmm scotch. Lovely, delicious, amazing, scotch. The Bothy’s selection and expertise in all things scotch is something that we can idolize and they export their knowledge like true teachers as they share the knowledge with all who come through their doors.
Thank you for the journey.

Wow! 5 stars for sure, this place is rad! I wasn’t sure about a little location like this that wasn’t downtown, it almost seemed as though it wouldn’t fit in. After locating this place (it’s a little tricky to spot) I have to say I’d drive back in a heartbeat. We were seated right away and had the friendlies server ever! Seriously, she was so amazing and helpful! She helped me pick a delicious wine, some amazing scotches for the newbies and the scotch veterans. I couldn’t believe how much she knew about everything on the menu and then she blew us away one last time when she picked out some awesome cheeses! Wow!
This venue is adorable, I love how homey and cozy it is — I felt like I was in a old library or something! The ambience was just romantic but sophisticated. This is definitely one of those highly coveted places you see on TV that everyone wants to get into but only the elite get in. Except with The Bothy’s friendly atmosphere anyone can sit down for a drink!

Feels like an Irish pub, filled with Canadians drinking French bubbles and Scottish hooch. What a find!
A nice cozy place to sit at the bar after a long day, have some friendly bartender banter, and drink some classy bevs into the wee hours. The bar is stocked with craft whiskey & fine wines, so you can please both the manly and dainty drinker in your life! The enomatic wine system keeps the bottles fresh for 30 days and automatically pours the perfect glass. As for bubbles, they carry the Madame Veuve, and some other less expensive stuff.
A totally enjoyable place to unwind & un-​wine!

Went into this place expecting a simple scotch tasting place, and was blown away by the menu selection. Their «trios» are actually outstanding value and well crafted. My friend has the seafood trio which rather cleverly combined three different fish fare with interesting complementary fruits and vegetables (e.g., ahi tuna with watermelon). I had the foothills trio, and expecting small bites of meat, was presented with a sizable plate of beef tenderloin, duck confit, and rack of lamb with excellently paired sides.
Their whisky flights are well worth the cost. You can get into some of the cheaper scotch selections at around $ 40; giving you a good understanding of that distillery’s characteristics. The Bothy also offers some of the more obscure whiskys.
So what’s not to like? Amazing scotch selection, great food, good service. A must for the scotch lover.