2 Best Bars in West End, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Background Illustration for Nightlife

We've compiled the best of the best in West End - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Jolly Botanist

West End Fodor's Choice

Gin lovers are spoiled for choice at this self-proclaimed "liquor emporium." Take a seat amid the quirky period furnishings and flick through a menu of 70-plus gins from around the world, which can be enjoyed with your choice of tonic or as part of an inventive gin cocktail. There's also good bar food available.

The Hanging Bat

West End

A favorite with beer-loving locals, this stylish modern bar of reclaimed wood and exposed brickwork has an extensive, regularly changing selection of craft beers from across the country on tap, from IPAs to saisons to porters. The food, cooked in the in-house smoker, is decent, too (try the house-smoked ribs).

Pub
133 Lothian Rd., Edinburgh, EH3 9AB, Scotland
0131-229--0759

Something incorrect in this review?

Not finding what you're looking for?

We've got a few suggestions for nearby spots.
New Town Fodor's Choice

Panda and Sons0.2 miles away

79 Queen St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 4NF, Scotland
We recommend 11 Nightlife in New Town
New Town

Tonic0.3 miles away

34A N. Castle St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3BN, Scotland
We recommend 11 Nightlife in New Town
New Town

Kay's Bar0.4 miles away

39 Jamaica St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 6HF, Scotland
We recommend 11 Nightlife in New Town
South Side

Cloisters Bar0.6 miles away

26 Brougham St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH3 9JH, Scotland
We recommend 4 Nightlife in South Side
Old Town

The Last Drop0.6 miles away

74–78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, Scotland
We recommend 11 Nightlife in Old Town