Cocktail Bars in Edinburgh

“Tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh, The White Horse Restaurant is a gastronomic delight that embodies the essence of fine dining. The ambiance effortlessly blends historic charm with contemporary elegance, setting the stage for a memorable evening. Every dish served is a testament to the chef's prowess, with a menu that left us thoroughly impressed and craving more. Their cocktail offerings are equally commendable, each crafted with a finesse that matches the culinary delights. What truly sets The White Horse apart, however, is its impeccable service. From the moment we stepped in until our departure, the staff exuded warmth and professionalism, ensuring our evening was nothing short of perfect. For those seeking an exceptional dining experience in Edinburgh, The White Horse Restaurant is not to be missed.”

“Vegetarian/vegan friendly Lebanese restaurant inside the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel. Most dishes are tapas style small plates, so you can share and try a few. Delicious cocktails as well. Lots of vegetable dishes that can be made vegan by omitting the dairy. I also appreciated being asked whether I had any food allergies. Start with the cauliflower fritters. Just the right amount of spice that is nicely balanced with the yogurt sauce. For dessert, I recommend the dark chocolate cremeux. The über rich chocolate mousse again is balanced by the dark cherries and a tart yogurt. Large enough to share but you won't want to.”

“Good vibe, our waitress Chloe has been helpful, drink was average, expected more from a cocktail bar.”

“We were looking for a place for our last night in Edinburgh and I was not expecting much based on the location (Royal Mile). I was wrong. First we sat at the bar and had amazing cocktails (along with a solid haggis bon bons) and then had a tremendous dinner (lamb and venison - both cooked to perfection.”

“The most beautiful place ! We stumbled across bittersweet after a few nights of average meals on our holiday, purely because it was located on the same street as our accommodation. Definitely worth it! The service was amazing and the food and drinks were equally as good. Very rare to find quality in service, food and drinks in one place.”

“Excellent attentive staff who were all very welcoming. Great atmosphere with some amazing cocktails. There is a wonderful selection of spirits and house cocktails. All the staff are very knowledgeable and accommodating to special requests. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Rae and Elberto looked after my partner and I exceptionally well, we can't wait to come back!”

“We booked the private dining room for my daughters wedding celebrations. We were a party of 11 with 2 small children and vegan guests. The staff were extremely polite and attentive, the food was excellent, we had a three course set menu which had a great selection for everyone. Overall it was a fabulous day and a fabulous venue which I would highly recommend. Special thanks to Zara Browell for her excellent communication and customer service she was amazing.”

“Exciting range of original cocktails that always hit the spot. The Bramble group have the best cocktails bars for a reason: quality ingredients and brilliant staff trained to a high level. Their hot dogs are good too!”

“This place offers interesting and creative cocktails which is different from the classics. I tried a few of their fringe limited edition cocktails and they were lovely and interesting. I would definitely come back here, great atmosphere, great staff and lovely drinks.”

“Lovely bar with fabulous coctails. Everyone can find the one they like or ask for a surprise. Its a small place so you would need to book a table. Music is ok but if you sit under the speaker then you would not be able to talk to your friends as it is way too loud. Anyway we enjoyed it and will return.”