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Date-night bars in Edinburgh

Bars in Edinburgh that suit a night for two: quieter rooms, good drinks, nowhere you have to shout. Ranked by what each place is actually like.

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  1. 1

    The Raeburn

    Better for two than a big group, a bit of outside space.

    £££open lateoutside seatswebsite ↗
  2. 2

    Caru by Candlelight

    Quiet enough to actually chat.

    ££website ↗
  3. 3

    Hey Palu

    A Top 50 UK Cocktail Bar on Bread Street in Edinburgh…

    £££open latewebsite ↗
  4. 4

    Vivien

    Nice and low-key.

    ££website ↗
  5. 5

    Ecco Vino

    Somewhere to sit outside, and good for a proper catch-up.

    ££open lateoutside seatswebsite ↗
  6. 6

    Drinks & Dining

    Laid back and easy-going.

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  7. 7

    Devil's Advocate

    Hidden in Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Devil’s Advocate pairs rare whisky with bold, seasonal food in a historic setting. Step inside and discover more.

    £££open latewebsite ↗
  8. 8

    Theatre Royal

    Nice and low-key.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  9. 9

    The Botanist

    Outdoor seats when it's nice.

    ££outside seatswebsite ↗
  10. 10

    Guildford Arms

    Classic Edinburgh New Town Victorian Bar & Restaurant owned and operated by the Stewart family since 1896.

    ££website ↗
  11. 11

    Nauticus

    Nauticus is a cocktail bar located in Leith, Edinburgh, featuring Scottish produce and whiskey, draft beer, and gin offerings with a nautical design theme.

    £££open latewebsite ↗
  12. 12

    Bramble

    Bramble is a hidden basement cocktail bar on Queen Street in Edinburgh serving expertly crafted cocktails including classics and innovative signature drinks, open 4pm-1am daily…

    £££website ↗
  13. 13

    Tonic

    Somewhere to sit outside. Nice and low-key too.

    £££outside seats
  14. 14

    Element

    Never too loud to talk.

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  15. 15

    Auld Hundred

    Never too loud to talk.

    ££website ↗

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How this list works

Howff ranks every Edinburgh venue from what it is actually like: its character, tags and opening hours, how well it matches this page, and quality signals from press, reviews and the people who go. No venue can pay to be here. The list refreshes daily; closed venues drop out automatically.

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