Edinburgh has always been fortunate to have a fantastic range of bar and pubs in the city centre.
Although we lost a few great ones in 2023 including Woodland Creatures, the legendary ATIK nightclub commonly known as Cav and Waverley Festival Village, a host of impressive new bars also emerged on the scene in the last 12 months.
And with more on the way this year, from long-awaited Pitt Market venue in Granton, to Manahatta and the Edinburgh Playhouse’s upcoming theatre bar - there’s plenty to look forward to.
Here are 12 bars that opened in Edinburgh in the last year
5. Brunswick Book Club
Described as a ‘café-bar’, the Brunswick Book Club is the latest venue from the popular Vittoria Group. Opening its doors in May, the Brunswick Street venue offers a wide selection of craft beers, wines and classic cocktails alongside home-cooked dishes, live music and quiz nights Photo: Third Party
6. Encore
Inspired by Paris's Moulin Rouge, this cocktail bar arrived in Hope Street in November last year. The new late-nightspeakeasy provides a sexy and exciting ambiance with refined performance nights for guests. Offering classic cocktails from French Martinis to Pina Coladas, guests can also try some of their signature food dishes comprised of Scottish and French classics Photo: Third Party
7. Malones Edinburgh
The Irish bar on Constitution Street is the second Malones in Edinburgh and sells own-brand spirits and a menu focused on locally-caught seafood. Open seven days a week and playing live music and sport - there’s no shortage of craic here Photo: supplied
8. Lochrin
The stunning rooftop cocktail bar opened in May on the top floor of the Moxy Fountainbridge Hotel in Freer Gait. The venue offers a selection of tapas style plates to complement their the cocktail list, alongside an extensive collection of rare and aged Scotch whiskies, local gins, craft beers, wines and champagnes Photo: Third Party