Award winning whisky and real ale pub in the heart of Edinburgh's old town.
We stock approx 310 Single Malts, 50 International Bottled Beers, 8 Cask Conditioned Ales and 6 Keg Beers.
Food served from 12pm till 3pm. Enjoy our pies from Steak & Blue Cheese to a Haggis, Cheese and Chilli Pie.
What ever the occasion, there is nothing like raising a glass of a fine single malt. Sláinte.
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We went to the Bow Bar on a recommendation for our last night in Edinburgh and really enjoyed it! It was a Monday night and probably quieter than usual but it was perfect for us and allowed more time to talk to our amazing bartender and learn about whiskeys. I don't recall his name (young, blonde hair) but he was very knowledgeable and really made our night. Thanks!
Chill, great atmosphere with real folk. Loved the service and they're super dog friendly! We showed up right when they opened and it filled up fast
Best bar in Edinburgh to sit and sip a good malt. Also has an excellent choice of beers.
The three stages of drinking scotch at the Bow Bar: 1) Order one of the featured drams, as they're normally a little cheaper and get you warmed up; 2) Go through their extensive list of scotch and select something you think you'll like; 3) Following 1 & 2, you'll feel brave enough to just ask the bar staff what they recommended based on your preferences, and they'll find you something you've never heard of that's the best dram you've ever had. I'm not sure if you have to go through 1 & 2 to get to 3 (I think the third dram does tend to taste better...), but I would recommend asking the staff for suggestions as they do know what they're talking about!
We love this never-changing bar. We have been coming for years and it never changes - please keep it that way! Excellent range of real ales and whiskies, served by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Sometimes has gourmet pies. I had a pork and blue cheese and it was excellent. Thanks, Bow Bar - we'll be back!
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Opening Times
Mon | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Tue | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Wed | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Thur | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Fri | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Sat | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Sun | 12:30 – 23:30 |
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