The three stages of drinking scotch at the Bow Bar:
1) Order one of the featured drams, as they're normally a little cheaper and get you warmed up;
2) Go through their extensive list of scotch and select something you think you'll like;
3) Following 1 & 2, you'll feel brave enough to just ask the
We love this never-changing bar. We have been coming for years and it never changes - please keep it that way! Excellent range of real ales and whiskies, served by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Sometimes has gourmet pies. I had a pork and blue cheese and it was excellent. Thanks, Bow Bar - we'll be
Well if you want a pub that would have been the same if your great grandad had been in for a half then this is it. Great site and typical what an old style boozer should feel like. And I've never seen so many whiskies. Beer was great and stuff were lovely and happy to explain the wares they had . Do
Viby and there whisky collection has no limits if you are someone who fancy scotch whisky and ales this is your la e to be . They are more then best and lovely part they have such a historic memory depicted on the walls and ceilings
Great old fashioned whisky bar with extensive and interesting collection. A must visit for whisky fan in capital.
A fantastic, traditional local pub. Wonderful selection of whiskey and ale. Highly recommended if you're in Edinburgh!
Great selection, found this amazing whisky. Atmosphere could have been improved by having some music in the background though. But we went there for a few nights so we definitely liked it.
If you are a whiskey lover you will love this place. Only problem is at times staff get tied up handing queries on the whiskeys that you wait a while for a beer. Staff clearly know their stuff though so credit where credit is due
Amazing selection of whiskies! Also a lot of different beers/ales - and very knowledgeable staff who can make informed recommendations. The other great thing is the pies - in a variety of flavours. If it's not broke, don't fix it. That's the reason this lovely place has barely changed in more than a
Great pub with an awesome beer selection and reasonable prices. Have a beer festival on at the moment with lots of different craft beer available. Very friendly staff and regulars! Would go back in a heartbeat.
Great cosy pub in the heart of the famous Victoria street with great beer and (almost) unlimited selection of Whisky.
Highly recommend
Lovely little pub, really friendly and helpful owners. There is an IPA tasting competition to take part in at the moment. The haggis pie was excellent.
One of the best pubs to visit in Edinburgh. Good beer and whisky, nice bartenders, amazing atmosphere. Recommended!
Great little pub. Friendly staff. Very cosy and traditional, serving 8 cask ales plus good selection of whisky’s. Been coming to Edinburgh for years, don’t know how we’ve missed this little gem. Will definitely be back.
Only stopped in for a beer but perfect traditional Scottish pub.
been there a hundred times (slight exaggeration), the atmosphere is always the same no matter the time of the year, nice and homey. One of the best whisky selection and the staff is always friendly and capable or finding the one for you. they also have good beers on tap .
Recommended by Graeme on the free walking tour. Stopped in for a quick lunch of a hot haggis pie, with a measure of whisky and half pint of beer on the side. Bar staff kindly talked me through what whisky I'd be most likely to enjoy.
Great variety of whiskies and beer with a selection of 4 presenter whiskies of the week. Lovely local atmosphere. Shame that staff behind counter look bored and not cheerful . Was there last day of the Fringe Festival probably the reason why … exhausted . Will give it another try soon
Nice pub , great beer / ales and a large whisky selection. Highly recommended to spend a nice evening. Friendly staff!
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