Best Bars in Old Town

Historic Royal Mile pub channeling Deacon Brodie's Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy with cask ales, hearty pies, and Old Town buzz—perfect for ale lovers and tale seekers.

A cosy Royal Mile whisky bar with 300+ Scotch malts, hearty Scottish food and nightly live music in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Enter the electrified lair of Frankenstein Pub, where hourly monster shows, gothic cocktails, and stone-baked pizzas animate Mary Shelley's terror on historic George IV Bridge.

Descend into a Victorian pump house hideaway for 300+ whiskies, cocktail wizardry, and bold Scottish plates amid Edinburgh's shadowy Old Town allure.

Cosy Old Town bistro and whisky bar with a specialist shop and daily tastings — over 300 whiskies and hearty Scottish cooking.

Edinburgh's clandestine Victorian lair of cocktails, cabaret, and live tunes in opulent, hidden chambers.

Theatrical cocktails that smoke and sparkle, inventive global dishes, and an alchemist's lair in Edinburgh's St James Quarter—pure mixology magic awaits.

Cozy Royal Mile retreat dishing fresh Scottish eats and drams amid buskers and historic vibes – from breakfast brekkie to late-night cocktails.

Casual cocktail bar by day, energetic late-night bar and small club by night — Picardy Place’s go-to spot for social evenings and weekend parties.