The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

87 Giles Street, EH6 6BZ - Edinburgh
€€ European British
★★★★★ ★★★★★
94/100
1764 recommendations

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94/100
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1,764 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5
261 reviews
Google
4.8/5
613 reviews
Foursquare
4.5/5
66 reviews
Facebook
5.0/5
1 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.8/5
794 reviews
Trip.com
4.5/5
2 reviews
Yelp
5.0/5
27 reviews
🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Building 60 Room 50 Sofas 46 Bottle 44 Comfortable 26 Fireplace 20 Drams 13 Haggis 7

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 131 554 3451
📍 Address: 87 Giles Street, Edinburgh

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 11:00 PM
Monday1 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday2 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday4 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday6 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Tsenka Georgieva

3 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The Vaults in Edinburgh is an exceptional whisky bar that I've had the pleasure of being a member of for a couple of years now. While both of their Edinburgh locations are fantastic, The Vaults holds a special place in my heart due to its authentic and cozy atmosphere.The opulent jewel tones and warm lighting make this bar a perfect winter hideaway. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, relax, and savour a dram or two of some of the best whiskies in the world. The knowledgeable staff is always on hand to guide you through their extensive selection and help you find something perfect for your tastes.
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M DeCorso

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
They could do so much more with the food here. I love this place, am a member, and enjoy every time I come here. How could you not? However, I do think that the quality of the food that comes out of the kitchen could step up a bit.
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Scott Fitzgerald Buchanan

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Wood, leather, musk, whisky and live music. If you're entertaining guests in Edinburgh take them here for a great experience - the staff are so friendly and helpful (which is what you want when you're being talked into a £20 glass of whisky).
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Peter Mechan

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Always a great place to visit and the staff feel like friends. Hadn't realised til this visit though how excellent the chef is. Even chicken pakora, the very best I have ever tasted. Wow!
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Karl Martindale

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great food, lovely venue and an amazing choice of whiskeys. Bar keepers were very knowledgeable and could always recommend a good dram from your taste profile. Wish we had a branch of the society near us.
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Steve

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great place to spend a few hours chilling out. It is members only. We joined after a recommendation from someone. There is a pub locally which you don't have to be a member where there is a wide range of whiskeys from this place available. We had some bare snacks whilst there which were very nice as well. Staff really pleasant and helpful.
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Michael Radtke

7 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Unfortunately the Dining room on the second floor is not open anymore - so the atmosphere is quite cosy. Would have been nicer to sit in the room with the bar. Food was very good and the Whiskys stand for themselves.
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Simona Foscarin-Kosmetatou

7 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Always nice to go to your club, after many years of membership. But the whisky has become very expensive.
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Maxwell Thiemens

9 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Moved to Edinburgh in April, and last night at this place might have been my most enjoyable evening to date. The staff was friendly and attentive, the whisky selection is excellent, the venue was great. If it didn't take an hour for me to get there I'd have signed up for a membership last night already. Even still, very likely to join, as I don't see how they could have been better.
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amy lam

10 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A hidden gem in Leith!!! We walked by and luckily we stopped and asked about this great place. Miguel gave us a bit of an introduction about the club and we decided to join right on the spot. Lovely decor and relaxing atmosphere, great selection of whiskey and fantastic food.
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