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Whisky bars in Edinburgh

Where to drink whisky in Edinburgh: deep gantries, single malts and the odd room that smells of it. Ranked by character, not commission.

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  1. 1

    Bow Bar

    Been there forever.

    £open latewebsite ↗
  2. 2

    The Mother Superior

    Outdoor seats when it's nice.

    ££outside seats
  3. 3

    Guildford Arms

    Barely changed in decades.

    ££website ↗
  4. 4

    McGonagalls

    McGonagalls Gin & Whisky Emporium is a bar in Edinburgh's Old Town specializing in gin and whisky, offering over 100 gins and 100 whiskies along with carefully crafted cocktails…

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  5. 5

    Hey Palu

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

    £££open latewebsite ↗
  6. 6

    Whiski

    A bit of outside space; one of the old classics as well.

    ££open lateoutside seatswebsite ↗
  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

    The Cask and Barrel

    Been there forever.

    £open late
  9. 9

    Heads & Tales

    Scottish gins and late-night vibes.

    ££website ↗
  10. 10

    The Malt Shovel

    A bit of outside space, and been there forever.

    ££open lateoutside seatswebsite ↗
  11. 11

    Caru by Candlelight

    Barely changed in decades.

    ££website ↗
  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

    Panda & Sons

    Panda & Sons was opened in 2013 by award-winning bartender Iain McPherson and his family.

    ££website ↗
  14. 14

    The Black Rose Tavern

    Somewhere to sit outside. Been there forever too.

    £outside seatswebsite ↗
  15. 15

    56 North

    Somewhere to sit outside.

    ££outside seatswebsite ↗

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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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