🍸DrinksOpen now · Closes 12:00 AM$$ · Mid-range

The Bow Bar

Name: The Bow Bar
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Discover The Bow Bar, a compact, no-frills pub devoted to cask beer and single malt whisky. Let the bartenders guide you through a dram or a pint, with a hot pie on the side.

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Full description

The Bow Bar is a small traditional Edinburgh pub that concentrates on what matters to its regulars: cask beers and an extensive range of single malts, reportedly close to 500 whiskies. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable, patient bartenders who guide newcomers through scotch and beer choices, and note that prices are fair for the quality.

Food is limited to simple items such as hot pies and soup. It works well for a tasting-style stop, whether for a quick beer and a dram or a longer evening for two.

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Address

80 W Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2HH, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Ask the bartenders to recommend a whisky if you are new to scotch
try a hot pie for a simple bite
go outside peak evening hours for a seat in the small room.

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Reviews

This is simply the BEST bar in town. I went there to try some whiskies, and the staff helped me choose one and gave me great advice. The prices are surprisingly low, especially considering the place is right in the city center on Victoria Street. This is a real gem!

Antonio Savarese

1/5

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