Best hidden away bars in edinburgh 2020 hidden edinburgh. Once you find the bar downstairs, behind a false bookcase you can sample some of the citys best. The bookcase is real and you need a password for entry just like a. Their strict no henstag dos policy means youre guaranteed a. I decided to utilize saturday afternoon nap time by painting and repurposing the bookcase into a home bar cabinet and ill never miss that mess. The entrance to the bar is behind a fake bookcase that opens once. Edinburghs secret bars and cocktail crawl edinbraw. Opium is a secret cocktail bar in the heart of chinatown. To access the bar, drinkers must descend down a hidden stairway and through a secret door, cleverly concealed within an old bookcase. Oct 31, 2014 a gorgeous diy home bar from tall and short billy bookcases. At the end of the stairs there was a bookcase straight in front of us and a curtain to the right. The menu is inspired by the scottish colourists, with the aim of taking the guests on a scotsmans journey of botanical europe.
And i got to realise my dream of entering a hidden bar through the bookcase. Built in cabinets, built in shelves, built ins, china cabinet bar, small china cabinet, bookshelf bar, bookcase. Best cocktail bars in edinburgh 2020 hidden edinburgh. First, we tried to go through the curtain but had no luck as there was a deadbolted door behind it. Panda and sons calls itself a prohibitionstyle speakeasy, deliberately set up to look nothing like a bar. The bookcase is real and you need a password for entry just like a classic speakeasy from the days of prohibition.
Whether youre looking for a dram beside a cosy fire, an exotic cocktail in a stylish bar or a friendly haunt to enjoy a craft beer, you are sure to find something in edinburgh which will tantalise your tastebuds. Our oak panelled library with its secret bar hidden behind a moving bookcase is the perfect place to enjoy an aperitif before dinner, or curl up with a book and savour a single malt. Find great local deals on bookcase for sale in edinburgh shop hasslefree with gumtree. The vibrant cocktails with bursts of colour running through. The best bars in edinburgh, scotland this is edinburgh. A guide to the best hidden cocktail bars in edinburgh would not be complete without bramble. They are londons leading purveyor of seasonal oriental themed libations, using ingredients sourced locally in chinatown.
Love this gothic pub and the toilets behind an imitation bookcase. The bar itself is like a prohibition bar hidden away behind a book case. From speakeasies hidden behind barbershop bookcases to boozers underneath gin distilleries, there are plenty of unique bars to try in edinburgh. Diy home bar built from billy bookcases ikea hackers. Blend organization and home decor while maximizing space and function with this easy in home bar cabinet idea. The vault of soho is a bar hidden behind an unsuspecting bookcase at the rear of soho whisky specialist milroys. Ive always wanted to go to a bar hidden behind a bookcase. This is the most unusual and fun place to partake in a cocktail or adult beverage in a paper bag bar none. We are a hidden bar fusing the classic prohibition style speakeasy and a nod to the vintage style barbershop.
It had been an aim of mine for some years now to build myself a bar at home for entertaining friends regularly. When you visit here you feel like a local and its a far cry from the touristy style bars on edinburghs glitzy george street. My childhood self would have grabbed this one, if itd been around at the time, and would have enjoyed it. You might easily walk past panda and sons, which is disguised as an oldschool barber shop on queen street, in edinburgh, scotland. Its a story of adventure and discovery, of making mistakes and learning to right them, of family and trust. The foundation the bar was built on was to create a place where all ages and all people would feel welcome whether it would be for one of our deliciously creative cocktails, wide range of craft beers or our extensive wine list. Impress your friends with your knowledge of edinburghs secret cocktail bars, just. Our 35 plush individually styled bedrooms are resplendent and complete with everything you need to relax and unwind in style. Once inside there are some nice comfy seating areas and some nice background music to make you feel relaxed while swigging on copious amounts of alcohol. Behind the bookcase is a solid effort of the second type. Finally i decided to stop procrastinating and just get down to it. It had been an aim of mine for some years now to build myself a bar at home for entertaining friends regularly finally i decided to stop procrastinating and just get down to it.
We only ordered one drink at panda and sons as we only had a limited time but this is definitely an unusual fun bar to visit in edinburgh. Ikea bookcase 185 cm wide by 122 com wide brand new never used comes in modular levels can reduce height to 43 cm or 82 cm by simply unscrewing a shelf screws are underneath. Ikea bookcase 185 cm wide by 122 com wide brand new. The citys mixologists arent afraid to show off their innovation and creativity when coming up with drinks either, mixing new flavours with homages to scotlands traditional libations. Our custom secret doors provide a number of security options, including. The door is unlocked by placing a magnet on a specific part of the bookcase frame. The worlds end tavern in the royal mile edinburgh, scotland. Theres a secret, inviteonly bar behind this bookcase, and we can get you in. Our lovely home of edinburgh is filled with bars, the city literally bursts at the seams with them, so finding a drink on an evening is easy, but finding a really good drink is where our useful best cocktails in edinburgh guide comes in handy. My experience at the popup geeks rick and morty themed bar in edinburgh.
Dont let the locked door scare you away, just knock to enter. The music and atmosphere are always very good but it can be a squeeze if you dont get a table. Feb 14, 2020 the existing tray that is displayed on the bookcase is the perfect host to bar tools and a signature cocktail whatever youre serving that evening, but looks beautiful day in and day out. A secret, inviteonly bar behind a bookcase in san francisco. This cosy speakeasy bar in edinburgh only has 6 tables making it an exclusive venue, make sure you call ahead to reserve a place. Cocktails are served in vintage cut crystal, teacups and tin cans. We were in two minds whether or not to share our guide to edinburghs best secret bars. Very friendly staff and very helpful on the selection of the drinks. With about 400 different gins stocked behind the bar. The exclusive bar is hidden behind a secret bookcase. Bookcase for sale in edinburgh bookshelves gumtree.
After a few minutes of confusion we realized that the bookcase opened and behind it was the bar. With a dedicated drinks menu for each family member, there is a wide selection on offer including first class cocktails. Top 6 themed bars in edinburgh fountain court apartments. This speakeasy bar the one of the coolest bars in edinburgh for a cocktail any night of the week. No, were not suggesting a hair cut, look for the stairs and head down to the secret bookcase entrance. This was personally my favourite part of the night ive always wanted to go to a bar hidden behind a bookcase. The library bar walls lined with books, grand wing chairs, chesterfield sofas, a crackling log fire. This edinburgh cocktail bar has just been named on the worlds. Diverging from edinburgh s penchant for the gothic, this flowerfilled, pinkhued basement bar draws in a funloving chilledout crowd. We are looking forward to having a pint or two inside these dark, old walls. Theres something special about discovering a hidden bar all for yourself or hearing rumours of a confidential cocktail bar and finding it on your travels around edinburgh. Impress your friends with hidden edinburghs favourite secret bars from around the city.
Edinburgh speakeasy bars archives speakeasy secrets. The best bars in edinburgh to escape the festival fringe. Discover the dark side of scotlands capital on a historical walking tour that covers edinburghs morbid past. Your evening begins with an aperitif served from a secret bar, hidden behind a moving bookcase in the library. Get a train to edinburgh with crosscountry and take a tour of. Our readytoship secret doors at the hidden door store include an integrated locking mechanism.
The dungeon restaurant much more than a meal this a whole experience. Jan 17, 2014 theres a secret, inviteonly bar behind this bookcase, and we can get you in. Hi, im julie, the voice behind the lifestyle blog filled with inspiration. Smart brass furnishings and sculptural chandeliers adorn interiors, but the cocktails are the showstoppers here. Edinburgh, scotland there was a man, that during the day was a locksmith and at night, robbed the homes he made keys for. Camouflaged behind a vintage barbershop facade, visitors have to descend the staircase and open the bookcase to find this spacious, prohibition era speakeasy. From the people that brought edinburgh panda and sons see above, hoot the redeemer is a 50sstyled new orleans funfairthemed dive bar, and is as fun, crazy and quirky as it sounds. A new favorite of mine, behind the bookcase follows sarahs adventures as she discovers just what secrets her eccentric late grandmother left behind when her family comes to ready the house for sale. Edinburgh city centre, edinburgh tall and wide light wood veneer bookcase. Aug 25, 2014 its only when you go downstairs and pull a certain book on the bookcase does the door open and reveal the hidden bar within.
Well worth a visit to escape the city and festival hustle and bustle, if only to have your fortune told. Once you find the bar downstairs, behind a false bookcase you. The atmospheric city of edinburgh is best explored by night, when tales of mystery and murder are at their most frightening. The decor reminds me of a 20 scene the hidden library entrance and wallpapered walls. Beautifully hipster, the bar is hidden behind a bookcase. On a friday after work expect a small free buffet in the form of sandwiches and crisps.
Camouflaged behind a vintage barbershop facade, visitors have to descend the staircase and open the bookcase to find this spacious, prohibition era. As with the last challenges bar finding the venue was pretty tricky. These are my favourite cheap bars in edinburgh scotland that i drink at when im trying to save money. The best hidden and secret bars in london designmynight. As we get chatting to jake he tells us about his menu of original cocktails. Nov 10, 2019 best of behind the bookcase this is the most unusual and fun place to partake in a cocktail or adult beverage in a paper bag bar none. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. Once again an excellent range of drinks behind the bar at decent prices.
Then the excitement builds as you descend the stone stairs. A night out in edinburgh can be expensive if you dont know where youre going. Opium would certainly impress a date or be a good place to have. The entrance to the bar is behind a fake bookcase that opens. Five of the best hidden bars in edinburgh en4 news. Used but great condition flat packed, dismantled and ready to go dimensions h 180cm w 78cm d 35cm can be paid for with bank transfer and left outside for social distancing. Finding a secret passage to a magical, fantasy world in your house.
Bring friends or your date here and theyll have no idea where youre taking them. Fine dining at the dungeon restaurant dalhousie castle. A gorgeous diy home bar from tall and short billy bookcases. They serve up all the classics as well as a few hidden gems. All we can say is that if you find a barbershop with. We heard only good things about this bar and we were not disappointed. If you havent already visited, panda and sons is hidden behind a barber shop exterior and unexpected wonders await any guest who wanders through the fake bookcase door. Step through their secret bookcase door and into a cocktail lovers paradise.