Best & Cool Bars in Ravelston

We've collected top 10 mentioned bars in Ravelston from other articles such as Gastroranking, squaremeal.co.uk, edinburghlive, including the cool, fun, and roof top bars.

Best & Cool Bars in Ravelston

The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.6 (5873 ratings)4.5 (5663 ratings)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.
The Royal Mile, 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, United Kingdom
Food & DrinkBarDistilleries
Mentioned by Edinburgh 2 days itinerary
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"You can do this of course just by popping into pretty much any pub in the city, but if you want to learn about the process of making whisky, as well as the various regions of Scotland and the flavours available, then the Scotch Whisky Experience is where you need to head. Here you’ll journey through the Whisky creation process, as well as learn about why Whisky from different parts of Scotland tastes different. Finally, you’ll be given the opportunity to taste one of four whisky flavours, before taking a look at the largest Scotch Whisky collection in the world. You can book your tickets in advance here."
Mentioned by silvertraveladvisor.com
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"The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at Castlehill on the Royal Mile, not far from the Castle. It offers excellent facilities for the less mobile. The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you through a replica distillery and allows you to see close up the World's largest whisky collection."
Mentioned by thestagsballs.com
The Stag's Balls
"Although technically not a bar, it does have the largest range of whisky in Scotland, with more than 3,500 bottles. Book a tasting tour to kick off your stag do and grab a wee dram or four to road-test some of the best whisky in the world.."
Harmonium
Harmonium
4.7 (690 ratings)
Chic, leafy spot for vegan dishes such as stone baked pizzas plus organic wine, cocktails & beer.
7-11 E London St, Edinburgh, EH7 4BN, United Kingdom
BarVegan restaurant
Mentioned by edinburghlive
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"Casual but stylish vegan restaurant Harmonium opened its doors in Leith in 2017, and has gone from strength to strength ever since. The airy ex-pub is friendly and has a great menu that changes regularly, but at various times of year you can expect to see their take on a surf n'turf: a large seitan steak served with creamy potato puree, garlic butter, seared vegan scallops, steamed kale and green beans with smoked paprika. Other popular menu items include their battered "to-fish" supper, and their spicy jackfruit curry."
Mentioned by Suitcase Magazine
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"Offering a vast menu of vegan dishes, Harmonium is a haven for plant-based eaters. Come for brunch, when simple decision-making abilities will be thrown out the window as you're faced with choosing between dairy-free grilled cheese and "bacon" sourdough sandwiches and Belgian waffles topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, maple syrup and powdered sugar. Wash it all down with coffee from local Edinburgh-based roasters Williams and Johnson Coffee Co.."
Mentioned by Wayfaring Kiwi
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"Harmonium has got to be the hippest, coolest vegan restaurant in Edinburgh. Located in Leith, it’s well worth the walk [or bus] from the city centre. Their menu is fairly laid back and consists of stone baked pizzas, quarter pounders and delectable desserts."
Union Brew Lab
Union Brew Lab
4.5 (1168 ratings)
Trendy, innovative coffee-house offering single origin brews and artisanal produce.
6-8 S College St, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA, United Kingdom
Coffee shopBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Live Like It's the Weekend
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"Specializing in single-origin specialty-grade coffee, Brew Lab serves up beans from Union Hand-Roasted, featuring two different espressos and filters each day so there is always something fresh to try. But for non coffee drinkers, craft beers and local wines along with salads, soups and sandwiches from local suppliers around Edinburgh are also up for grabs in this modern coffee house with a science lab vibe. 6-8 S College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA, UK"
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"A must-visit for every coffee connoisseur, Union Brew Lab is located in the heart of the city's Old Town. They take their brew very seriously here, with a range of coffees specially selected from producers in the UK and Europe which changes with seasonality. For the authentic Brew Lab experience, you should order one of their exceptional filtered pour-overs, however they do an amazing flat white here too."
Mentioned by Off-Kilter
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"Two former Edinburgh University students got addicted to coffee while trying to get their essays in on time. Then, they created Brew Lab. They converted an old university office into one of the best coffee shops in the city."
Whiski Rooms
Whiski Rooms
4.5 (1353 ratings)
Classic and modern Scottish cuisine served in refined bare-stone room with over 300 malts to sample.
4-7 N Bank St, Edinburgh, EH1 2LP, United Kingdom
Scottish restaurantBarBistroCocktail barLiquor storeRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
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"Situated within a short distance of Edinburgh Castle, the Whiski Rooms boast stunning views over the mound and Princes Street. With a bar, bistro, restaurant and shop, the Whiski Rooms neatly captures a superb food and drink experience under one convenient roof. Their food menu seamlessly blends classic and modern dishes using only the finest and freshest, locally sourced produce."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"A post shared by Whiski Rooms (@whiskirooms) on May 17, 2017 at 6:01am PDT. Now that you’re in Scotland and have probably tried a proper Scottish Breakfast as well as taken some great photos of the castle, you might feel like a night out on the town. Whiski Rooms has great haggis as well, but you’ll probably be a bigger fan of the beautiful views and Whisky Bar."
Roseleaf bar cafe
Roseleaf bar cafe
4.7 (1094 ratings)
Playful, quirky decor in an informal cafe bistro with health-conscious menus and teapot cocktails.
23-24 Sandport Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW, United Kingdom
PubBarBreakfast restaurantCafeRestaurantScottish restaurant
Mentioned by edinbraw.com
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"We’re always on a mission to find Edinburgh’s best burgers and we’ve eaten far too many in the name of research. To be fair, I was eating a lot of burgers before we set up EdinBraw, I’m not sure I can keep using it as an excuse for my addiction. Whilst I couldn’t tell you how many burgers I’ve eaten in Edinburgh, I can tell you where I’ve eaten the most – The Roseleaf in Leith."
Mentioned by Luxury Columnist
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"Roseleaf Café is located in Leith near the port and Royal Yacht Britannia, so handy if you’re planning a visit there. Established in 2007, they’re family run and a cross between a gastro pub, cafe and bistro. Decorated with vintage furniture, hats from around the world and other quirky finds, they’re open from 10 am to 10 pm every day."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"This unusual pub is off the beaten track just beyond The Shore in Leith. It's a little bit quirky, offering an imaginative range of food and booze which extends to some great breakfast options. It's very friendly, the furniture is mismatched and you can get cocktails served in teapots for your very own Madhatter's Tea Party."
Boteco Do Brasil
Boteco Do Brasil
4.1 (1196 ratings)
Brazilian bar-restaurant with stone walls, booth seating and Latin dance evenings with live music.
47 Lothian St, Edinburgh, EH1 1HB, United Kingdom
Bar & grillBar
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"As well as being open for boozy lunches and after-work drinks, Boteco Do Brasil is also a brilliant place to shake it out when dusk falls. Bringing a slice of carnival spirit to Edinburgh's club scene, this party bar is known for its incredible dancers, regular salsa competitions and potent caipirinha cocktails."
The Bow Bar
The Bow Bar
4.6 (1528 ratings)
No-frills compact local emphasising cask beers and single malts, with fresh soup and pie snacks.
80 W Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH, United Kingdom
PubBar
Mentioned by the Guardian
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"It may look like a classic old-school Edinburgh pub (it is, in fact, a painstaking, late-1980s recreation), but the Bow Bar is resolutely forward-thinking when it comes to beer. Beside that mahogany bar – the Bow Bar is also the newly-crowned Dram Magazine Whisky Bar Of The Year – you will find an extensive bottled beer menu, whose contemporary tone is in sharp contrast to the surrounding decor of vintage cigarette advertising and historic pub-trade memorabilia. As well as Belgian and German classics, the menu takes in lesser-spotted craft beers from trendy Scandinavians (Mikkeller, To ØL), US trend-setters (Alesmith, Odell) and the new, creative UK breweries which they have inspired, such as Bear Hug, Elixir and Ticketybrew."
Mamma Roma
Mamma Roma
4.5 (942 ratings)
Relaxed Italian restaurant set in 2-storey townhouse with exposed-stonework and classical murals.
4-7 Antigua St, Edinburgh, EH1 3NH, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantBar
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Offering vegetarian, gluten-free and hearty vegan options, this restaurant is a go-to for families with kids. They have takeout options for their customers to accommodate those who love having meals outside or who find it hard to do so due to work. Kids have the chance to visit the playhouse which stands just a stone’s throw away from the place."
El Barrio Latino
El Barrio Latino
3.4 (140 ratings)
Subtly lit Cuban-style bar and dance club with cocktails, leather sofas and weekend salsa classes.
47 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ, United Kingdom
Night clubBar
Mentioned by 10Best
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"El Barrio is a lively Latin themed bar, grill and dance club located in the heart of the city center, on Rose Street. The decor is rustic chic with a polished wooden floor, beautiful dark wooden tables contrasted with brightly painted panels and more sombreros than you could shake a stick at. The in-house DJs play a blend of chart hits, club anthems and Latin and Hispanic tunes to create a heady mix fueled by their excellent mojitos."
Mentioned by Nightflow.com
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"El Barrio is a lively Latin themed bar, grill and dance club located in the heart of the city center, on Rose Street. The decor is rustic chic with a polished wooden floor, beautiful dark wooden tables contrasted with brightly painted panels and more sombreros than you could shake a stick at. The in-house DJs play a blending chart hits, club anthems and Latin and Hispanic tunes to create a heady mix fueled by their excellent mojitos."
Mentioned by list.co.uk
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"El Barrio is a thriving Latino Bar & Club serving up delightful cocktails in the evenings with fiestas on the dance floor every night of the week!. That's how we Mambo!"
Old Tolbooth Market
Old Tolbooth Market
4.5 (173 ratings)4 (19 ratings)
179a Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN, United Kingdom
Event venueShoppingBarCafeHistorical landmarkMarketFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"This is a new space in a historic area, just off ancient Canongate in the heart of the Old Town. Envisaged as a community arts and commerce project, the Old Tolbooth Market (daily 11am to 6pm) has a multicultural remit, with a Scottish/Afro-Caribbean street buffet, Jam Rock Jamaican chicken and more. You’ll also find hot Tanzanian hot chilli sauces, flowers, arts and crafts, plus live music and performances."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Ravelston

Bar Italia
Bar Italia
4.5 (714 ratings)
Ornate plaster and fresco decoration create a romantic vibe for traditional Italian cuisine.
100 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9BE, United Kingdom
RestaurantItalian restaurantPizza restaurant
Dantes
Dantes
4.7 (247 ratings)
Upscale Italian fare in a snug dining room with chic decor and exposed brick walls hung with photos.
48-50 Bridge Rd, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0LQ, United Kingdom
Italian restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Dantes is a family-run Italian restaurant in Colinton, south west of the city center, which has a very good reputation with locals, but is perhaps less well known by tourists being a bit off the beaten track. The warm wood paneling combined with open brickwork and fascinating photos of Italy lend this restaurant a classy but comfortable ambience. They serve delicious traditional Italian dishes and offer al fresco dining as well as catering for small groups in a private dining room."
Rigatoni's by the Queens
Rigatoni's by the Queens
4.3 (246 ratings)
Classic pizza and pasta in a family-run Italian restaurant also serving ciabattas and ice creams.
27 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JD, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantCafeEspresso barPasta shopPizza restaurant

Best Breweries in Ravelston

Barney's Beer Limited
Barney's Beer Limited
4.6 (19 ratings)5 (11 ratings)
1 Summerhall Pl, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBrewpub
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
Five of Edinburgh's best craft beers
"Founded and operated by veteran brewer Andrew Barnett in the Summerhall former vet school, and on the site of the historic Summerhall Brewery (demolished circa 1913), Barney’s is a micro-brewery literally rooted in tradition. There’s no pasteurisation or filtration in the process, which is 100% natural. All of Barney's beers – including the humbly-named Good Ordinary Pale Ale plus a lager, a red beer and a dark porter – are cask-conditioned or bottle-conditioned."
Mentioned by dobbernationLOVES
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"Barney’s Beer is a craft brewery located at the southeast corner of Edinburgh’s Meadows in Summerhall. Ranked as one of the best Edinburgh breweries, Barney’s Beer is housed in the stables of the city’s old vet school. Barney (Andrew Barnett) started working in his hometown brewery in Wolverhampton back in 1983 at 16 and has been in the industry ever since."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Barney’s Beer offers public and private tours|Courtesy of Barney’s Beer. Housed at Summerhall in a former vet school’s stables, Barney’s has been brewing for the people of Edinburgh since 2010. The use of the Summerhall site as a brewery actually predates its use as veterinary college."
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory
4.7 (29 ratings)5 (145 ratings)
Unit 15, bankhead industrial estate, 32 Bankhead Dr, Sighthill, Edinburgh EH11 4EQ, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & Drink
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
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"Perhaps a controversial choice as an essential Edinburgh craft beer, given that Paolozzi, the Edinburgh Beer Factory's flagship brew, only launched on October 18 - but in that short time, the crisp, sparkling lager has gained enviable comparisons (in our local bottle shop, anyway) to Munich's much-revered Augustiner Hell. Perhaps such a success straight off the mark is due to the wealth of experience behind it - the EBF is headed up by John Dunsmore, former boss of both Tennent’s owner C&C Group and macro brewing plc Scottish & Newcastle. Of course, the beautifully-labelled bottle (sporting designs by Leith-born Pop Art figurehead Eduardo Paolozzi) makes it a lovely drink to be seen holding as well."
Mentioned by dobbernationLOVES
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"If you’re planning a road trip of Scotland we suggest celebrating your arrival into Edinburgh Airport by immediately sipping suds at Edinburgh Beer Factory. The brewery is located a short 8 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport, making it the perfect first or last stop on a Scottish beer tour. Edinburgh Beer Factory first opened in November 2015."
Campervan Brewery Tap Room
Campervan Brewery Tap Room
5 (61 ratings)
Bonnington Business Centre, 112 Jane St, Edinburgh EH6 5HG, United Kingdom
PubBrewery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"When it comes to humble beginnings, Paul Gibson certainly takes a top spot. His home-grown brewing project began in his garage out of a green VW called Olive. After heading out on the road across the UK and creating beers on a shoestring budget, Paul set up a permanent (and much larger) home for his microbrewery in Leith."
Mentioned by Lost in Fermentation
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"Situated in Leith, on the Edinburgh coast, thisbrewery started life on the road as a “mobile brewery” in a 1973 VW campervan (hence thename). Today, having opened a permanent location in 2017, it’s still going strong. Their spacious taproom is laid-back and unpretentious."

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Ravelston

Cafe Portrait
Cafe Portrait
4.3 (49 ratings)
This casual cafe in the National Portrait Gallery offers soups, salads & sandwiches, plus espresso.
1 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Cafe
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
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"Café Portrait has quickly become one of Edinburgh’s best art venue cafés, and, with its striking gothic windows, consistently good food and creative buzz, it’s easy to see why. The menu is seasonal and changes daily, but the likes of Moroccan spiced salmon on a bed of chickpea and spinach, or goat’s cheese roulade won’t disappoint."
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Located inside the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Cafe Portrait keeps culture vultures engaged with dramatic gothic windows and archways. Painted and photographed portraits adorn the walls, as if to suggest that you're sipping in good company. There's a standard mix of coffees, steeping teas, and hot chocolates."
Brochan
Brochan
4.8 (119 ratings)
24 Marchmont Cres, Edinburgh, EH9 1HG, United Kingdom
Cafe
L'Etoile Salon de Tea
L'Etoile Salon de Tea
4.8 (289 ratings)
44 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD, United Kingdom
CafeTea house
Mentioned by Trip101
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"This restaurant is kid-friendly with a blend of different dishes to fit you and your kids. Customers are approached like a family here, making it a special moment even for the slightest meal. They are also pet-friendly — a plus side for pet lovers."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ravelston

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