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Old Jun 21st, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Birthday cocktails in Edinburgh
I am looking for somewhere special to take a friend for pre-dinner cocktails to celebrate her 50th birthday next Friday night . We are staying in Dundas Street so somewhere nearby would be great . Any ideas please ?
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Old Jun 21st, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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I would think the cocktail culture has largely escaped Scotland, unless you count Irn Bru and meths - but I'm sure WIDKT, Sheila or Caroline will set us both straight before too long........

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Old Jun 21st, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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I'd think Oloroso would be great. Location, view, rooftop bar/lounge/restaurant

http://www.oloroso.co.uk/index.html
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Old Jun 21st, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Joanna, I would suggest the Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street - enjoy!
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Old Jun 22nd, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Excellent , I know both Olorosso and the Balmoral Hotel . I have been to Olorosso but did not realise they had a bar area would serve cocktails . Thank you so much .
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Old Jun 26th, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Tiger Lily, I think

Other options- Dragonfly or the Voodoo Rooms.

But if it were me, I'd go to Whighams for champagne

http://www.whighams.com/
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Old Jun 27th, 2011 | 02:53 AM
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Does it have to be a cocktail or would champagne and oysters do?

Cafe Royal is unique.
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