Cocktails

The Bonnington in Edinburgh reopened last year under new ownership, with Carlo Carozzi, pictured left, at the helm.

'I tried Peruvian entrepreneur's new Edinburgh venue - and loved it'

Aldi launches spicy drink as spiced cocktails predicted as trend for 2025

Aldi launches new alcohol with a spicy kick

Panda and Sons in Edinburgh has named as the second best cocktail bar in the UK.

Local venue ranked at No.2 on prestigious Top 50 Cocktail Bars list

Pre-mixed cocktails bring sophisticated luxury into your home without the hassle

Three pre-mixed cocktails to impress (or save) your Valentine's night

Galentine’s Day Drinks: The perfect night in with the girls including champagne, cocktails and non alcoholic

Galentine’s Day drinks with the girls

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chain

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Ad Feature Perfect cocktail mix: alcoholic & non-alcoholic for a festive toast

Five Edinburgh bars have been named amongst the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars for 2025 – including Hey Palu, pictured.

5 Edinburgh bars in prestigious UK's 'Top 50 Cocktail Bars' list

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

The Polar Ice Bar is Edinburgh's newest Christmas attraction

I visited Edinburgh's newest Christmas spot and here are my thoughts

Edinburgh is set to sparkle with a feast of Christmas events for all the family

Ad Feature Edinburgh is set to sparkle with a feast of magical festive events

The best premixed cocktails for Christmas

Goslings Black Seal Rum from Bermuda

Special rum Black Friday deals that bring taste of Caribbean alive

Gin deals to stock up on

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas
I’ve found big discounts on gin for Black Friday including premium, Scottish and Aviation American loved by Ryan Reynolds
Alison Brinkworth

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

The Botanist, located in St Andrew's Hall just beside St James Quarter in Edinburgh, is giving away free Christmas cocktails.

City bar giving away Christmas cocktails – here's how to get one

Home Bar, which is located on Home Street in Edinburgh, is up for sale.

City pub known for delicious cocktails, quiz and live music for sale

The BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar

We look through Brewdog's fun range of festive gift ideas

Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar and other Drinks By The Dram versions are boozy specials that caught my eye

These gin and rum advent calendars are what Christmas is all about

Taste of New York as new Manahatta cocktail bar opens

Improper Margarita (Photo: Brockmans Gin)

How to make Halloween cocktails using Brockmans Gin

The Black Fox pub in Edinburgh has gone on the market.

'Bustling little bar' on one of city's busiest streets up for sale

Edinburgh Cocktail Week is now underway, running from October 11-20 at Festival Square in the city centre.

Edinburgh Cocktail Week gets underway - in pictures

Iconic city hotel set to open new cocktail bar and restaurant

Ballie Ballerson, a ball pit cocktail bar located on Forrest Road in Edinburgh, has permanently closed.

Biggest cocktail bar in city announces closure 'with so much sadness'
A huge Edinburgh cocktail bar which was described as “a playhouse for grown-ups” has permanently closed.
Gary Flockhart

Gin deals come at an ideal time ahead of Christmas

I'm stocking up on Christmas gin early with jaw-dropping offers

Westside Rodeo, a country-themed pop-up bar at 51A George Street in Edinburgh, opens for a limited time from Friday, September 27.

New pub with country music, cowboy hats and cocktails opens today

Iain McPherson (centre), who owns Edinburgh bar Panda & Sons, has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2024.

Edinburgh pub owner is crowned as the 'world's best bartender'

Located on Rose Street, Manahatta promises to bring 'NYC-style vibes' to Edinburgh when it opens its doors.

Glamorous New York-inspired cocktail bar shares opening date

Guests at the Glasshouse in Edinburgh were given two cocktails, made with Botanist gin.

I tried cocktails and sketching in beautiful Edinburgh rooftop garden

Cocktails & Cabaret.

Cabaret and Cocktails finale for Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival

The House of Gods hotel in Glasgow will open in January 2024.

I was treated like a star in a luxury suite at House of Gods Glasgow

We made mocktails using the SodaStream Art and it was so much fun!

SodaStream Art brought back happy memories of my 80s childhood

The Cocktail Village will return to the Festival Square this year

Cocktail Week to return to city with new Bridgerton inspired lounge

Alcohol: 5 viral wines you need to try according to “winefluencers” on TikTok (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Viral wines you need to try - according to TikTok's "winefluencers"

The Alchemist's Chicken & Waffles and Red Dead Zombie cocktail from its ICONS brunch (Photo: Holly Allton)

I tried a cocktail brunch which I loved - but was unsure of one thing

Merchant Leisure-owned Jackson the Tailor is located on the capital’s Leith Street.

I visited a hidden gem cocktail bar which reminded me of childhood

Edinburgh Playhouse opens new bar and café during milestone birthday

The Bell Bottom Eatery is a new Edinburgh cafe and Indian restaurant

Ad Feature From porridge to Puri – fresh concept for this new Edinburgh eatery

Merchant Leisure-owned Jackson the Tailor is located on the capital’s Leith Street.

Hidden gem cocktail bars you have to visit this summer

Cocktail cans from UK supermarkets ranked from cheapest to most expensive (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Ranking cocktail cans from UK supermarkets - based on price

Altamura Vodka that has now launched in the UK

Italian vodka praised for 'no gimmicks' reminded me of Russian secret

Locals to nominate favourite pubs for Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024

Staff at Revolution bar in Edinburgh have revealed the venue's exact closing date on social media.

Exact date giant city pub will close as 'sad' announcement is made

Freddy's in Edinburgh city centre is set to be expanded.

City centre bar set for expansion just nine months after first opening

Hoot the Redeemer, located on Hanover Street in Edinburgh, with close its doors on Sunday, September 1.

Bar to close as sad owner says telling staff was 'hardest thing ever'

I had steak and seafood at five-star golf resort Fairmont St Andrews

Saint Tropez vibes come to St James Quarter restaurant this summer

Innovative cocktail bar combines drinks, small plates and storytelling

The new rooftop terrace offers stunning views over the city.

New 360 degrees rooftop bar with stunning views of city opens

Panda & Sons, an Edinburgh cocktail bar on Queen Street, has been named as the second best bar in the world by US magazine Food and Wine.

'Secret' Edinburgh pub is crowned as 'the world's second best bar'

Inside Somewhere By Nico Edinburgh, which will open at the West End on June 10.

New cocktail experience venue reveals opening date and inaugural theme