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Old Town · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Bars in Old Town
Discover the best bars near Old Town. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near Old Town
Deacon Brodies Tavern
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.
435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
A cosy Royal Mile whisky bar with 300+ Scotch malts, hearty Scottish food and nightly live music in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
119 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG
Frankenstein
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.
26 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN
The Devil's Advocate
Descend into a Victorian pump house hideaway for 300+ whiskies, cocktail wizardry, and bold Scottish plates amid Edinburgh's shadowy Old Town allure.
9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND
Whiski Rooms
Cosy Old Town bistro and whisky bar with a specialist shop and daily tastings — over 300 whiskies and hearty Scottish cooking.
4-7 N Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LP
The Voodoo Rooms
Edinburgh's clandestine Victorian lair of cocktails, cabaret, and live tunes in opulent, hidden chambers.
19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA
The Alchemist
Theatrical cocktails that smoke and sparkle, inventive global dishes, and an alchemist's lair in Edinburgh's St James Quarter—pure mixology magic awaits.
414 St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AE
Copper Still
Cozy Royal Mile retreat dishing fresh Scottish eats and drams amid buskers and historic vibes – from breakfast brekkie to late-night cocktails.
154 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS
The Street
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.
2b Picardy Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JT
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