EDINBURGH
The great thing about the size and layout of Edinburgh is that all the top bars are a short walk from each other. Edinburgh has lots of good bars, and some would even argue that the quality of cocktails being created in these bars are the best in the UK. Get yourself to this delightful city to see for yourself.
ASSEMBLY
45-47 Lothian Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HB
Tel: 0131 2204288
Combining city style with the comfort of your traditional local, Assembly is part of the new generation of urban bars. Relaxed, chilled out bar with good selection of cocktails.
Part of Montpeliers group
INDIGO (YARD)
7 Charlotte Lane
Edinburgh
EH2 4QZ
Tel: 0131 2205603
An incredibly popular West End Bar, Indigo (yard) is one of Edinburgh's most highly acclaimed venues, whether it be for daytime eating or drinking and relaxing in the evening.Strong reputation for outstanding service, fine food and drink and an atmosphere second to none.
Part of Montpeliers group
MONTPELIERS
161 Bruntsfield Place
Edinburgh
EH10 4DG
Tel: 0131 2293115
www.montpeliersedinburgh.co.uk
The original Montpeliers unit, Montpeliers of Bruntsfield is a comfortable, stylish bar and restaurant which over the last ten years has firmly established itself as one of the city's favourites.
Part of Montpeliers group
OPAL LOUNGE
51a George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2HT
Tel: 0131 2262275
A city-centre destination like no other, casual yet stylish, laid-back yet vibrant. Opal has established itself as the venue of choice for Edinburgh's eating, drinking and late-night scene - recently playing host to a star-studded MTV Awards after-party.
Part of Montpeliers group
RICK'S
55a Frederick Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1EP
Tel: 0131 6627800
Rick's is an exclusive, high-end city-centre style bar and restaurant, renowned for its modern interior and premium product offer. Friendly staff, good atmosphere with a fantastic, varied cocktail menu.
Part of Montpeliers group
TONIC
34a North Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3BG
Tel: 0131 2256431
At Tonic you'll find the classy approach to mixed up drinks fits the bill for any special occasion. Refined, swanky and good value when you consider the large measures and premium spirits, this is somewhere to impress or be impressed.
Fantastic, friendly staff - always great atmosphere whether relatively quiet or completely rammed!
HENRY J BEANS
Rutland Square
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 2228844
Great student/young persons venue, friendly staff, always smiling...Love their Midori cocktails!
Can be pretty busy, booze flying - but always very popular!
VILLAGER
49-50 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EJ
Tel: 0131 2262781
Extremely popular bar/restaurant where you will find an exciting cocktail list. The staff in here work hard, the constant friendly, 'chilled out' atmosphere, means it's a 'people's favourite!' A warm and friendly greeting is always guaranteed here.
Great place to go whether for brekkie, lunch, dinner or evening nibbles, good for coffee, beers, wines but most of all cocktails! Fab outlet.
THE POINT HOTEL
34 Bread Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9AF
Tel: 0131 2215555
A world Class hotel and bar. A must visit when in Edinburgh.
refreshingly different