A hotel, bar and restaurant just off Princes Street, Angels Share houses an impressive whisky selection from across the country, and they know what to do with them. Head down for the chance to sample some sippable delights, bursting with unique ingredients such as pepper-infused Talisker, and a thyme and Irn Bru concoction.
Cocktail Bars In Edinburgh
Whether you think that gin is king or you'd rather sip on something sweet, Edinburgh has got the goods when it comes to knock-your-socks-off cocktails. From swanky hotel bars that will keep your glass full right through 'til the early hours to secret basement drinking dens and student-friendly spots. Whatever your taste, style or budget, our guide to Edinburgh's best cocktail bars will have you raising your glass and toasting to good times for many Fridays to come.
Last updated on 25th January 2023
White chocolate martinis, G and Teas and cinnamon-infused margaritas are just some of the sips on offer at this brilliantly bizarre cocktail bar. However, it's the espresso martinis that The Raging Bull is most well-known for - take your pick from salted caramel, hazelnut, and orange variations of the coffee libation.
Serving up cocktails from just £4.50 all day, every day come rain, shine, hell or highwater, Las Iguanas has got you covered on the drinks front. This vibrant George Street spot boasts a delectable selection of refreshing South American-influenced tipples from the classic caipirinha to the charcoal and aquafaba-infused Rock Star Martini.
Throwing bunting, huge indoor plants, kitsch antiques and vibrant tropical cocktails all into one snug venue, Paradise Palms on Lothian Street is the Edinburgh party bar that refuses to sit still. While the decorations continue to get louder and more outrageous, the drinks menu follows the same path, featuring tipples that'll make you feel as if you're on a Polynesian beach.
Home to some of the city's finest shakers and master mixologists, the Heads & Tales team have crafted a superb cocktail menu of unique and moreish tipples, from twists on the classics, to something entirely different. On top of that, they've got one seriously impressive gin list that would humble even the most knowledgeable juniper junkie.
A relatively new edition to Edinburgh's secret bar scene, Cask Smugglers offers vintage furnishings, retro tunes and incredible cocktails... but only for those in the know. Hidden away behind an unassuming door on Princes Street, this place is perfect for those nights when you're looking to impress.
You might not expect it, but tucked in on the fifth floor of Apex Grassmarket you'll find Heights, a gorgeous bar with incredible views. Whether you fancy sipping on drinks while looking out over Edingburgh Old Town or you want to try your hand at a cocktail masterclass, this spot has just the thing.
Identified by its signature cherry blossom trees, Tattu is the Mint Building spot known for its stunning design, sumptuous Asian cuisine and elegant cocktails. Each drink here has been hand-crafted by the team of expert mixologists. Our favourite? The Crouching Tiger - a gin, tequila and pink grapefruit concoction that looks as good as it tastes.
Marrying the luxury of a hotel bar with the quirk of an edgy pop-up, the beautifully decorated Tigerlily boasts one of the most impressive cocktail menus in town. Split up into various sections and using a wide range of different spices, fruits, spirits and liqueurs, the mixologists here are always looking to try new things with their innovative creations.
One of the coolest cocktail bars in Edinburgh, this relaxed and informal spot on Queen Street brings the heat with its very unique drinks list. You ever had seabass and red onion in a cocktail? Well now you can with the LLC Ceviche Sour. What about chorizo? Because their Liquid Lunch can sort you out for that too. We weren't lying when we said 'unique'.