We had been recommended to visit whilst having cocktails in Tigerlily, but I was a little unsure from hearing that it’s not signposted and under the dry cleaners. My friend managed to find it for us and I am so glad we went!!! Brilliant atmosphere and fantastic cocktails. Staff were down to earth and ensured we had a relaxing evening. Would
Either happy or sad, excited or bored; this is the best place to grab any drink. The bar has a huge variety of drinks with the good service and ambience.
It’s clear to see how this venue received its recent status as the UK’s best cocktail bar.
The entrance alone and finding it was an experience! That’s all I’ll say.......
Some great cocktails on offer at reasonable prices and all staff that we encountered were top of their game with customer service. Really felt looked after and made to feel welcome.
Definitely worth indulging in some locally sourced whiskey cocktails, I tried two both of which were stunning.
Love the quirky venue and various small tunnel like cubbyholes. Also really rated the atmosphere and music selection. Perfect venue for some Friday night drinks and a definite venue to visit whilst in Edinburgh.
Hard to find but excellent bar, superb drinks, great service, the music leaves a lot to be desired however! Mostly awful r&b.
The Mint 500 is exceptional, the Bramble cocktail, is very good, and strong, and for beer lovers they have Neck Oil.
Hard to find, follow the address on Google, find the dry cleaners, look down the steps to the black door and you’ll see a small brass sign, and there it is. Hidden.
This was a hard place to find. So I've taken a picture of the stairs you'll need to descend to walk into Brambles Bar. Once inside, it reminds me of a cellar cave-like bar. Not your typical cocktail bar for sure. As my husband and I visited it on a Sunday night, it was quite quiet. But knowing its opening hours is every night till 1am is definitely a useful knowledge. Moreover, when it's quiet like that, it's actually quite conducive for conversations (intimate or casual) as the music is loud enough to drown your voice out but not loud enough that you can't hear yourself.
Cocktails? Definitely! I had the bartender choose for me both my drinks and he came over and played a little game with me (gave me the menu to guess what he gave me...which I got completely wrong).
Bramble is one of those places you must check out, even if it is just to tick it off the list. I'd heard mixed reviews and didn't buy a drink the first time I went there as it was heaving. My visits since have been at quitter times and it has been lovely. Cocktails are great, albeit a wee bit expensive.
Good venue, really well hidden.
Excellent cocktails, bit more expensive than usual but totally worth it, love the garnish.
Shame it's not very big inside so most of times you'd have to stand while having you drink.
There's a reason Bramble is consistently highly ranked in the world's best cocktail bar listings. Original cocktails skilfully made in a cool, chilled environment at very reasonable prices. The highlight for me though (along with the top class booze) is the staff aren't pretentious unlike some other cocktail bars; they just want to find what you're after and give you a top experience. A must visit if visiting Edinburgh.
I had several nice cocktails, nice vibe and friendly staffs. They served a nice cocktail quickly. But this place is noisy because there are many groups of friends and music is bit weird. (so I don't recommend this place as a first date place.)
I loved the vibe here. DJ played great music with a mix of old school hip hop and new. Drink selection was amazing with a unique tasty combination of mixers.
We’d been recommended this place by a bartended in London for its hip hop and good cocktails. Lived up to expectation! Particularly enjoyed Carabena with yuzu and chartreuse.
Amazing selection with knowledgable staff. Small and intimate with great atmosphere and exceptional service and attention to detail! Will be back when next in Edinburg.
Basement cocktail bar with excellent service from the staff. The cocktails are quite unique and use unconventional ingredients providing quite a unique experience to other bars. A bramble is a must but the whole menu is opening to what have be done with liqueur, sour, sugar and spices. Only recommendation for the team would be to darken the atmosphere slightly.
Excellent service from the bar staff, and super enjo
Delicious cocktails, nice and dimmed lighting, great vibe and music. Overall brilliant ambience. The cocktails get served quickly and the bar staff are friendly and outgoing. The place is on the small side but it’s perfect for a few chilled drinks with company. Been a few times and will definitely return!
The atmosphere is perfect. Very intimate and true to the essence of a speakeasy. The drinks were creative and left you wanting another after another. True to the cause their are NO Scotch cocktails... rightfully so!
Fun options to drink with attentive staff who are happy to adapt and go off the menu if required.
Really nice little spot with cozy alcoves to sit in.
It was quiet as we popped in on a Monday night. We were able to grab some nice cocktails and mocktails, which is great for mixed company. There is one drink that is both alcohol free and vegan as well.
The service was friendly and professional. Decent prices and great music. They do their menu in old book covers, a nice touch!
Gorgeous place! Very nice drink experience.
Good quality, high level and the atmosphere was amazing.
The staff well prepared and always ready and there to you. Very professional and amazing service. Bravi!👌💫
Our second time visiting, love this bar! Excellent cocktails and friendly service - the staff were able to provide a range of mocktails too which we really appreciated. Intimate and laid back atmosphere and the music was great.
First of all I do not like cocktails.
But because of Bramble now I do love them. Or at least I like the Bramble's ones.
The bartender did some mind-blowing sorcery with peated whisky and mezcal that I just can't forget.
Thanks for the drinks, the company and the bottle of Bramble's whisky.
Bar staff were very friendly and quick on service. Drinks were so lovely too and nothing like I have ever had before. Highly recommend to try out.
Try the KIWI. Cocktail. It's the best cocktail I have ever had. I had 4 in a row of the same because the taste is out of this world!!. The staff were really helpful and we had a fabulous time. I will definitely be back.
Loved the ambience and the cocktails here are just the best!
This is one of the best hidden bars I have been with amazing cocktails and great music and overall atmosphere. The overall feel was very chilled with comfortable spaces to seat and enjoy the drinks. I would definitely recommend it for first dates as it is a very cool place that sets the mood.
Lovely underground venue, cocktails are nice overall and can be made to suite different palates easily. They make a mean aviation too ;)
A very unassuming basement bar. Incredible service and wonderful drinks! Seriously have never received better service at a bar. Drinks run about 10 pounds each. Lovely spot!
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