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Best Bars near West End
Discover the best bars near West End. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near West End
The Jolly Botanist
A Victorian-style gin bar in Edinburgh’s West End, famed for its botanical cocktails, hearty Scottish fare, and warm, quirky atmosphere.
256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT
The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
Edinburgh’s iconic American-style piano bar blending live music and classic cocktails in a lively West End setting.
9 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4RG
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
Discover Edinburgh’s hidden gin haven where craft distilling meets cozy speakeasy charm in the heart of the West End.
1a Rutland St, Edinburgh EH1 2AD
The Caley Bar
Step into The Caley Bar for a refined blend of Victorian railway heritage, bespoke cocktails, and Scotland’s finest whiskies in the heart of Edinburgh.
Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 2AB
All Bar One Exchange Plaza
Stylish and contemporary wine bar in Edinburgh’s heart, perfect for relaxed socializing and after-work drinks with attentive service.
Clydesdale Bank Plaza, 50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BY
BrewDog Edinburgh Lothian Road
Experience Edinburgh’s craft beer culture in a vibrant, historic setting with legendary wings, 28 taps, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BY
NQ64 Edinburgh
A neon-lit arcade bar in Edinburgh blending retro gaming classics with creative cocktails and a lively, nostalgic atmosphere.
25 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ
Innis & Gunn Edinburgh City Centre Brewery Taproom
A vibrant craft beer haven in Edinburgh’s West End, famed for Scottish steak frites and an extensive rotating tap selection.
81-83 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9AW
Panda & Sons
Edinburgh's hidden speakeasy where barbershop secrets unlock theatrical cocktails, smoky spectacles, and a fictional family's boozy tales in cosy, low-lit elegance.
79 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF
Dirty Dick's Pub
Experience Edinburgh’s quirky and cozy Dirty Dick's Pub, famed for whisky, lively charm, and hearty Scottish classics on vibrant Rose Street.
159 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4LS
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