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HIDDEN EDINBURGH
Step off the Royal Mile and find some of Edinburgh’s
cool, hidden “speakeasys” – a collection of
prohibition era-style cocktail bars that lurk below
ground level and behind secret doors.
Bramble Bar
Repeatedly voted one of the world’s best bars,
Bramble on Queen Street serves up perfect
cocktails and excellent hip hop. Keep an eye on the
whisky deals, too.
Hoot the Redeemer
Go down the stairs from Hanover Street and push
past the vintage mechanical fortune teller who
guards the door and you’ll be rewarded with free
popcorn refills and alcohol-spiked ice creams.
Bryant & Mack
Head down one of the alleyways off Rose
Street and look for the frosted windows of this
detective-themed hidden bar. Don’t be fooled by
the closed doors – step in and discover classic
cocktails from the past.
Hoot the Redeemer
Bramble Bar
You don’t have to be
Sherlock to enjoy Bryant &
Mack, although you might
need to brush up on your
sleuthing skills to find
the entrance!
Bryant & Mack