Cocktail bars in Edinburgh
If cocktails are the plan in Edinburgh, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Edinburgh
Where Edinburgh drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
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Drinking cocktails in Edinburgh
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Edinburgh is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Edinburgh vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (coordinates 55.95, -3.19, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Edinburgh come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Edinburgh itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Dundee (58 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Glasgow (67 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Newcastle upon Tyne (147 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Aberdeen (149 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Edinburgh cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Edinburgh with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Edinburgh?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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