Top Picks This Week
The Bramble
Hidden beneath the cobblestones of Queen Street, The Bramble earns its reputation as Scotland's finest cocktail bar. The low-lit basement hides an obsessive drinks programme built around Scottish botanicals and seasonal forage. Order the signature Bramble cocktail and stay for the second round. Best visited after 9pm when the bar finds its rhythm.
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Cafe Royal Circle Bar
One of Edinburgh's most breathtaking interiors. Opened in 1863, this Grade A listed room features soaring Victorian tiling, ornate stained glass, and a horseshoe mahogany bar that draws architects as often as drinkers. The real ale selection is taken seriously. Go for a pint and a plate of oysters on a Thursday afternoon.
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The Devil's Advocate
Set inside a converted Victorian pump house in the Old Town's Advocate's Close, this split-level bar carries over 300 single malt whiskies alongside a kitchen that takes Scottish produce seriously. The wooden booths and exposed stone walls make it equally suited for a whisky education session or a slow dinner that extends into the evening.
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