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Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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New Town
0.5 km from Princes Street Gardens
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lovely little hidden bar!! Table service available, loved our server, he was very very nice and welcoming. Explained the menu a bit and what they were about. Also recommended other bars when we mentioned we were bar hopping. My friend had the Bramble (house cocktail,...SO GOOD). My boyfriend and I also loved ours but don’t remember the names. Loved the dark ambiance and gender neutral friendly bathroom stalls.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Visited on Saturday evening for cocktails. Very dark interior and very very loud music. Just far too loud for me to be able to hear conversations. We only stayed for one drink because of this. Service was fast and fine. Drinks were ok didn’t have...the first choice of drink I preferred.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed March 26, 2023

This is a tucked away cocktail haven. A local tour guide recommended this joint and I'm so thrilled he did! Seriously, super incredible. The bartenders have an extensive repertoire with spirits and the menu has a lot of diversity. 100% need to saddle up here...for a few hours and keep the rounds going to try super inventive libations.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed February 27, 2023

Absolutely loved this place! A hidden gem. We were sat in a little snug area being served delicious cocktails by a lovely bar man all night. Will visit again on our next trip to Edinburgh!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 19, 2023 via mobile

Fantastic place and awesome service also best cocktails ever Rainy day and walked in and immediately handed a napkin to clean my glasses - superb

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 26, 2022 via mobile

This is the #1 cocktail spot for me in Edinburgh. Found it on the Simon Difford website and it was 5/5. My wife had a Gin Gimlet that was like lime-flavored happiness….and I had the Shibura Shake—exceptional. Just….go!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 5, 2022 via mobile

Stumbled upon this hidden gem and it didn’t disappoint. The brambles and margaritas were delicious, the staff are really friends and know their stuff when it comes to cocktails! We really enjoyed our trip here and will be returning.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 11, 2022 via mobile

Recommend and did not disappoint, bar staff lovely and cocktails 🍹 delicious. It’s in the basement with great music and candlelight, perfect for date night!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 7, 2022 via mobile

What a hidden gem. Lovely vibe, very attentive staff and lots of cozy places to sit. Our cocktails were amazing and I ordered a mock tail which they created themselves. Very interesting cocktail menu and we will definitely be back. A must while in Edinburgh.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed April 21, 2022 via mobile

Hidden gem! This place was tucked away but easy enough to find thanks to the brass plate at the top of the steps. The welcome was friendly and the choice of cocktails was great. We’re certainly felt spoilt for choice and would definitely return if...we were here longer.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 3, 2022

Was in Edinburgh for the weekend, went to Bramble both Fri and Sat night. Was a highlight of the trip. Very cool vibe, DJ on the Friday night was class, cocktails were excellent, fairly-priced and served relatively quickly. Staff were excellent, very attentive - particularly...the guy with glasses and wearing a bow-tie. He made the effort to ensure we got a table. Thanks a lot for that!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 22, 2022 via mobile

Having lived in Edinburgh for a few years we had always wanted to try this place but life (and covid) just got in the way. Went in for a birthday drink on Saturday night not expecting there to be any space but we were greeted...by the friendly bar man who told us to order at a bar and a table was about to come free. Cocktails were a little different to your average selection which made a nice change and really liked the fact that the drinks were of a high standard but the atmosphere felt unpretentious and welcoming to everyone - will be back.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 7, 2022

We found the Bramble bar randomly but we are glad we did. Great choice of drinks/cocktails, and the music was on point too.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 6, 2022 via mobile

Great atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing cocktails. Had the best evening would highly recommend. Shout out to Sam thank you!

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 25, 2022 via mobile

Recommend to visit by a work colleague and we were not disappointed. Staff were friendly and attentive. Cocktails were exchanged made my wife alcohol free ones as she was the driver. Well worth a visit and lots to choose from.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Bramble Bar & Lounge is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5