Edinburgh offers many exciting birthday party venues and options ranging from hip cocktail bars to historic pubs, as well as larger spaces that can host large guest lists in their halls and suites.
Try something different at Hamilton Place Wine Bar; their weekly flight of wines will satisfy any wine enthusiast!
The Alchemist
Few bars in London stand out as much as The Alchemist when it comes to unique cocktail bars. Tucked away down a medieval close, this chic cocktail bar sent Twitter mavens into a frenzy when it first opened with its industrial cathedral interiors and cozy booths. Encouraging visitors to explore their “inner witch”, The Alchemist encourages guests to tap into their spiritual side with complimentary tarot readings as well as an exclusive evening of mediumship services for an additional fee.
Visitors to the venue can also try their hand at some extraordinary drinks, like the “Cherry Poppins,” made with raspberry gin, citrus juice and a cherry fog bubble containing delicious cherry flavors that guests must pop to release its taste. There is even an entire section dedicated to theatre-related cocktails on the menu!
Panda & Sons, an intimate speakeasy filled with antiques and old school barber chairs that brings back to America’s Prohibition era; for those in search of laughter, Monkey Barrel provides the ideal venue for viewing Scottish and international comedians alike.
Wildwood
Situated in a Georgian house off Leith Walk, this hidden wine bar (and shop) remains relatively unknown to most visitors. But once inside, this cool and calm space provides the ideal place for meeting locals while discovering an impressive selection of organically-grown natural wines, as well as refreshing beers and lip-puckering shrubs – you’d need a very strong will to leave without purchasing at least one or more bottles!
Panda and Sons continues to surprise with this whimsical Edinburgh bar on Hanover Street. Reminiscent of 1950s New Orleans funfairs, its vintage games and cinema seats create an immersive 1950s New Orleans experience! Their diverse list of wines and cocktails will also get your tastebuds dancing!
Edinburgh offers a fantastic range of bars for birthday celebrations, from historic interiors to gin-based cocktails. There is also a large selection of minimum spend venues across the city allowing you to have an enjoyable night without spending all your budget in just one location. Tagvenue provides access to Edinburgh’s top party venues so that you can easily find what you are searching for.
Patina
Edinburgh offers an enticing variety of bar venues that meet all types of taste, from sophisticated whiskey bars adorned with historical stained glass windows to unique dive bars that specialize in breakfast cocktails with vending machine ingredients – there’s sure to be a place perfect for celebrating birthdays here!
If you prefer something with an air of sophistication, try sipping on elegant cocktails at The Hanging Bad or sampling wines at Smith and Gertrude wine bar. Or check out Brewhemia in the city center and enjoy lip-smacking beer and delicious fusion bites!
If you’re in the mood for some comic relief and live music bars in Edinburgh, look no further than Monkey Barrel or The Edinburgh Playhouse for top comedians and live performances. If dancing is more your style, clubs and cavernous venues provide ample dancing options until the wee hours. Or for an intimate experience you can rent entire restaurant areas for an evening filled with drinking and dining!
Wahaca
Wahaca is the latest Mexican-themed street food establishment to open in Edinburgh. Established by 2005 MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers, its aim is to introduce “proper Mexican food” into UK. Their menu boasts mouth-watering salsas, guacamole, griddled chicken dishes and slow-cooked pork tacos for guests to indulge in.
This restaurant exemplifies sustainability, becoming the first in the UK to achieve carbon neutrality. To do this, flow controllers in plumbing were installed, motion sensor lighting implemented and recycled glass, aluminium and plastic used. Waste diverted from landfill is used to produce renewable electricity while its frying oil can be recycled as biogas or liquid fertiliser – an example of an innovative sustainability initiative from an award-winning establishment.
At each site, they also showcase local and international artists’ work; this month in Edinburgh it features works by Max Rippon (Ripo), whose multidisciplinary practice draws heavily upon his experiences of Latin America. Furthermore, there are regular guest chef nights hosted at this Edinburgh location.
Chaophraya
If you’re planning a stylish birthday bash, Edinburgh offers many stylish bars for hosting. There are everything from chic cocktail lounges with tailor-made drinks to traditional whisky houses offering long, relaxing sessions.
If a more relaxed vibe is what you prefer, grab your friends and head to one of the town’s pubs – from gastropubs in historic New Town to classic bars in Grassmarket there’s something here for everyone.
Visit Innis & Gunn on Lothian Road for an innovative take on traditional taprooms – this contemporary bar features 26 taps featuring local brews as well as rare international wines – tasting flights are even available to help find your ideal pint.
Fayre Play activity bar on Hanover Street features ball pits, virtual reality headsets and cinema seats as standard amenities – an activity bar similar to 1950s New Orleans funfair complete with nostalgic games and themed cocktails like Release the Voodoo Sips Don’t Lie and Miracle Batch for guests to experience.
Luckenbooths
No matter if it’s to celebrate a milestone birthday or simply for some fun drinks, this subterranean drinking den offers top-of-the-line cocktails such as Casamigos Tequila with mango and pineapple for an irresistibly tropical cocktail known as Curtain Call.
Craft beer options abound here, along with an impressive collection of whiskies. When feeling peckish, try their breaded Campbell’s Haggis (ask for it with peppercorn and rosemary mayo!) or their burger served with pickled radish to check off their bucket lists!
Interiors at this quirky cocktail bar on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile are beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage, creating an intimate setting perfect for botanical signature serves, brunches on weekends or Sunday roasts. We highly recommend it!
The Cauldron
At Frederick Street’s Wizard-inspired bar, they have upgraded their Potions experience with new technology and drinks. Participants can don a cloak, wield a wand and choose one of five new potions brewing experiences (Fable of Falernum is a tea-based cocktail brewed in a cauldron; Blood Boiling Curse changes colour as you drink; Lost Time uses an hourglass siphon; Transfiguration Tonic). Little vials, jam jars with owl-shaped jam jar lids as well as fun glassware are used during concoction processes; guests can cast spells using wands that light up, change colours or emit smoke for an immersive and interactive experience!
The Cauldron offers alcohol-free sessions and children’s sessions to allow all to experience its magical atmosphere. As an additional experience, they also host a Wizard Afternoon Tea: an unusual take on traditional afternoon tea items including sand-witches, Elven scones wrapped in banana leaves, freeze-dried Skittles and eclairs filled with mini pipettes filled with chocolate sauce – to name but a few!
This interactive experience blends molecular mixology, science and technology in order to transport guests back into their childhood through cocktails and storytelling. Perfect for both adults and kids, the experience will surely leave an unforgettable impression for anyone who ever dreamt of becoming a wizard!
Revolution
Revolution is an elegant venue in Edinburgh with two floors, four bars and three private spaces that can accommodate up to 620 people. Perfect for corporate events like Christmas parties, quiz nights, networking functions or staff awards ceremonies.
This bar is well known for serving British cuisine and delicious drinks – offering tasty chicken strips, calamari and bun cha along with excellent beer, gin or rum options.
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