Location: New Town
Top Things to do in New Town
What to do and see in New Town, Scotland: The Best Nightlife
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. Innis & Gunn at No 6
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Step inside the Innis & Gunn HQ in Edinburgh's West End and you'll find the perfect spot to learn about and enjoy some of our delicious oak-aged beers! We regularly host tutored beer tastings and beer & food matching events. Our flexible events spaces are also available for corporate & private bookings such as beer sampling sessions, drinks receptions and pairing events.
2. The Permit Room
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Good drinkers of Edinburgh, we warmly invite you to step inside The Permit Room – a space dedicated to the most delicious and sincere tipples, great music and good cheer. Hidden beneath the kitchen of Dishoom Edinburgh, herein we combine the illicit undertones of a Permit Room with the best Bombay tradition of Parsi theatre*. Break a leg, enjoy a Parsi Peg!
3. Kays Bar
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
This friendly bar has a large selection of whiskeys.
Reviewed By 129guyd - London, United Kingdom
Great little bar. Friendly warm place with nice decor, open fire, and a great selection of beers and spirits. It also has guest ales. Highly recommend.
4. The Dome
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4.5 based on 962 reviews
This large domed structure was once a bank and now houses a classy bar with live jazz on Sundays.
Reviewed By spiderwiddas - Peterlee, United Kingdom
Recommended by all of my friends as a “must do” when visiting Edinburgh we were delighted with our experience at this beautiful bar. We had a late lunch - didn’t need to book - a real advantage as we like spontaneity. The interior is stunning. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and the service was impeccable. The food was tasty, fresh and really hit the spot. the table d’hote menu is reasonable at £20pp. Delighted to have a generous portion of mince and tatties with carrots and peas as a main. Unpretentious, delicious and filling. All washed down with a fabulous Pinot noir. We plan to return on an evening to sample the extensive cocktail menu. Thank you to the friendly staff. Oh! And the ladies loos - so glam!
5. The Bon Vivant
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
6. Abbotsford Bar
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By direalale
Visited on a monday evening following a walk around the xmas market. The staff could not have been more welcoming. We were offered tasters of each beer and offered a bar menu. The pub was very busy and when we enquired regarding the food , were told that we could have a table in the restaurant upstairs. The food was to a very high standard for 'pub food' and was the same price in the restaurant as in the pub. The food was of generous portions and cooked to perfection. To the fact that we returned the following three evenings of our holiday to eat here. The bar staff too were good explaining the intricasies of the old fashioned air dispense pumps which i had never encountered before. Hand pumps i understand but these i had no idea. There are very few left and it was worth the visit just to get beer served from them. Local Scottish beers and major brand beers were both on offer. Oakham, Cromarty, Top Out, M'or, Orkney all on the bar. Great food. Good beer. Friendly accomodating staff. Next time im in Edinburgh this will be my first port of call
7. The Black Cat
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4.5 based on 376 reviews
The Black Cat is an independent business on the lively Rose Street, Edinburgh. It was established two years ago and now in the words of the Financial Times Mag "one of Edinburgh's top five places to hang out" and we agree.... This bar specialises in Scottish Whisky, currently with over 130+ (and ever growing)malts. Staff are well trained for any whiskies questions so make sure you challenge them when you get your dram! Whether your a novice or an expert we have something for you! We do have a small bar menu, basic but sure it's only to munch on with a pint! We are all Scottish (we do have Guinness, but that's a standard!
Reviewed By 890kierans
Visited twice during our short break in Edinburgh. The quality of service was excellent, in particular when it came to the whisky. There’s a very large selection of Scotch, and the bartenders knowledge and passion was remarkable. The prices were great too, with a flight of 3 whisky’s for £15 - especially when they will talk you through each of the bottles too, and the beer very reasonable too.
8. Tonic
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
Come in, sit back and have a look at our award winning menu to see what takes your fancy, or forget the chair and enjoy the music while one of our bartenders creates the drink of your dreams. As a small independent bar we have very few restrictions on what we can do. This, for our staff, is perfect. We can make new and exciting drinks every day, using all the best homemade ingredients to quench your thirst, whilst creating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion.
9. The Antiquary
10. Panda & Sons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 957 reviews
Reviewed By GaryMenzies - South Queensferry, United Kingdom
Go, just go. You must experience this place for yourselves. Simple. Set in a subterranean Speak Easy style venue, Panda & Sons offers mixology on a different level for those looking for a night (or afternoon) in town with a difference. The styling, atmosphere, and drinks menu are all married together in the perfect cocktail of theatre & experience. I’d recommend one of everything, over several visit of course (drink responsibly), but you will not regret taking a peek down those stairs...........
