The Bow Bar

80 West Bow, EH1 2HH - Edinburgh
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·£10–20 Bar Pub
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4.3/5
2492 recommendations

What makes this place special

Has great beer selection
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Serves dine-in

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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Whisky 483 Ales 176 Pies 54 Tourists 38 Keg 24 Malts 13 School 13 Dram 11

👍 Recommended by 2 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 131 226 7667
📍 Address: 80 West Bow, Edinburgh

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 12 pm–12 am
Tuesday 12 pm–12 am
Wednesday 12 pm–12 am
Thursday 12 pm–12 am
Friday 12 pm–12 am
Saturday 12 pm–12 am
Sunday 12 pm–12 am

Google Reviews

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2,619 Google reviews
Suzette Wanninkhof ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AMAZING service! Despite being in a touristy area, my local friend highly recommended it and it's obvious why - the bartenders explained so much to us about whiskey and let us smell several before choosing. A few great beers on tap too. Cozy seating, nice energy.
Sarah Richardson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
We came across this bar after hearing a local guy recommending it to fellow diners on holiday from Germany. As we both like the odd tot of whisky we simply had to visit . The bar has a quaint olde worlde feel to it, with the narrowest bar …
Pradyumna ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Went here for a quick beer and scotch tasting, they have almost 500 whiskey to select from, and both the bartenders were super sweet to explain and recommend scotch which I had never had before, also taught me how to add water to my scotch. …
Ferhat Micoogullari ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nice spot to enjoy different varieties of beer and whiskey! For me it was bar hopping day for beer and I enjoyed the atmosphere being at The Bow Bar! Great atmosphere to enjoy your drinks and chat with good people!
Nicole Gera ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best real whisky bar in Edinburgh as far as we're concerned. The tap beer selection is also incredibly varied, leading to some difficult order decisions! Been coming here for all least 15 years, and it just gets better and better. Dog …
Molly Poole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tucked away on a really aesthetic street, this spot has such a great adults-only atmosphere—perfect for a couple of drinks. Prices are super reasonable too, which makes it even better. And honestly, the Scottish pies hit the spot after you’ve had one too many (haha). Definitely worth checking out!

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves food
Has free water refills
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed
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