The Best Wine Bars in Edinburgh
6 wine bars in Edinburgh ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Edinburgh wine bars sit alongside the citys serious whisky scene. The Old and New Towns have a half dozen wine bars each, with the natural wine wave concentrated in Leith and Stockbridge.
Most Edinburgh wine bars run 100 to 200 bottle lists with a focus on European wines. The food is small Scottish plates.
The 6 best wine bars in Edinburgh
Smith and Gertrude
Wine and cheese bar with a focus on small European producers. The cheese is exceptional. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
L Escargot Bleu
French bistro with a serious wine list. The list is heavily French. The food is restaurant level.
Toast
Natural wine bar with a tight European list. The food is small plates. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
The Wine Library
Wine merchant with an attached bar. The list is global. The bartenders are knowledgeable.
Roseleaf
Casual neighbourhood wine bar with a short list and a kitchen. Open daily.
Divino Enoteca
Italian wine bar with a deep regional Italian list. The food is small Italian plates done well. Reserve.
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