If you’re looking for a wee dram or two, you can’t go wrong with any of these places. Scotland’s Capital is brimming with bars and pubs serving the nation’s finest export. But, whether you’re a whisky aficionado or novice, there are some places you simply must visit.
These are the best whisky bars and pubs in Edinburgh, as ranked by their ratings on Google reviews.
5. The Bow Bar
Bow Bar is an Edinburgh institution. Found in West Bow, in the heart of Old Town, it is a "no frills" old school pub which has won awards for its whisky offerings. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable about the extensive whisky selection. Photo: Google Maps
6. Amber restaurant
Amber restaurant is part of The Scotch Whisky Experience, just on the doorstep of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy modern Scottish cuisine here while you sample the vast selection of whiskies on offer from "Edinburgh's best stocked whisky bar". Photo: Amber restaurant
7. The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate can be found in an old Victorian pump house in Advocate's Close, tucked away in Old Town. There is an eclectic selection of more than 300 whiskies available here - including many rare, one-off bottlings which come and go on a weekly basis - and a menu offering seasonal Scottish ingredients that change month by month. Photo: Till Britze
8. Whiski Rooms
Perched on the Mound, Whiski Rooms offers dramatic views over Princes Street. Choose from more than 300 malts at this multi-award winning bar and restaurant, and pop to the adjoining whisky shop which has rare and collectable whiskies on offer. Photo: Whiski Rooms