New Town Bars

New Town is one of Edinburgh’s most pub-rich areas with a wide range of drinking dens. Well cut for pub crawl,the New Town streets that run parallel to each other are dotted with bars.

Here is our list of bars in New town for you to make the best choice.


Amicus Apple

Situated right at heart of the New Town, Amicus Apple offers great views of Edinburgh Castle. A well known place for cocktails and gastro food, Has an award-winning drinks menu and delicious seasonal food.

Bar Soba Edinburgh

Old friend reopened again in December 2012. Small intimate bar on Hanover street with DJ and cocktails

Café Royal Circle Bar

Housed in a stylish Parisian building, designed by local architect Robert Paterson, Cafe Royal will take a step back in time with its retro themed interiors.

Forth Floor

A great place for contemporary Scottish cooking and brasserie menu. Sweeping views of the city of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth will make dining an exciting affair here. Vegetarian dishes also available

Pivo Caffe

Pivo is hidden down a side turning on your way down towards Leith Street. The no cover charge deals make it a haven for after hour ale lovers. tasty beer , but not for the musically choosy.

Pop Rocket

Cheap drinks, lively milieu and the young crowd makes Pop Rocket a great place to spend your evening.

The Abbotsford

A great place to check out for some of your favorite drinks and meals and to visit all the major attractions around. Perfectly positioned near the tourist hot spots in Edinburgh

The Basement

The Basement Bar and Restaurant is a favorite choice of locals and travellers alike. It offers fresh food a carefully chosen wine list. It is well known for its good quality, imaginative food and home-spun cocktails. Book your tables in advance as it remains mostly crowded.

Bar 38

A new style bar that sits pretty on a busy shopping street, Bar 38 is just right for ‘people watching’ and outdoor drinking too.

Barony Bar

Nice place to check out for a pint and a chat with friends sans the loud piped music. The added advantage is its location in one of the most trendy streets in Scotland.

Cask and Barrel

Enjoy the perfect combo of real ales and catch all the action of your favorite games in the wide screen TV screens in Cask & barrel.Too good to let go!

Kay's Bar

Legendary little bar hidden in Jamaica Street which you wont find if you dont know it is there. Snug and apt to get crowded. Very Scottish

Po-Na-Na

A friendly night club that is set underground in fours caverns that gives it a mystic appeal. The Moroccan style interiors, the mysterious alleyways and the impressive wine list makes it worth checking out.

Sala Café - Bar and Restaurant

Sala Café Bar, located at the heart of Edinburgh's Pink Triangle,has always been a huge hit among authentic Spanish food lovers and adventurous gastronome alike!

The Baillie Bar

An upbeat, traditional pub set in Edinburgh's leafy Stockbridge, The Baillie Bar is well known for its long list of cask ales sourced from various breweries and month long beer festivals.