This restaurant is located in the lower level of the Scotch Whisky Experience building. It was the venue for the "Taste of Scotland" 3 course whisky pairing dinner we signed up for.   As far as the food, the 1st course was a trio medley of duck, trout, and vegetarian haggis.  I never really liked haggis, but this vegetarian version was pretty good I must say.  The 2nd course was a trio medley of venison, chicken, and hake filet.  The dessert course was a sticky toffee pudding.  Besides the two whiskies paired with dinner, we had a choice of a third non-whisky libation and I chose a nice Stewart's Holyrood Scottish pale ale.  The 1st whisky was a delectable Auchentochan Lowland 12 year old single malt to start our dinner.  The 2nd whisky was a delectable Edradour Highland 10 year old single malt which went with the pudding dessert.  The whisky connoisseurs here were informative and engaging, and the meal was tip-top fun and delicious, and particularly so if you're a whisky drinker. read more

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We were part of a tour group that partook in the whiskey dinner experience. I recommend it. I am not a whiskey fan at all. But hearing a descent rundown on it handmade me less ignorant. Our meal was a 3 course small plate gourmet English supper. It was a cold patty. If duck/beef My only complaint. It was tasty. Sea trout. Excellent. read more

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Located on the bottom floor of the same building as the Scotch Whiskey Experience in Edinburgh's Old Town, Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar is a great spot to not only sample some of the local fare but also enjoy some local and regional scotches that you won't find across the pond. While I didn't grab a chance to enjoy one of the 500 drams available at the Whisky bar, I did enjoy their Gaelic Coffee, as I was in further need of caffeine, and it also had whisky. Similar to an Irish Coffee, this one had a more robust flavor due to the scotch used -- it was a blend. Amber is where I finally had the opportunity to try traditional haggis with neeps and tatties. It was incredible. I cannot believe I have gone this far into my life without trying it. It was so satisfying and delicious. Savory, rich, and full of flavor, which paired incredibly well with the whiskey sauce as I washed it down with the Gaelic Coffee. The staff were incredibly friendly and made sure we had what we needed. They made us feel at home as we enjoyed a table with a southern view of Old Town. read more

It was very quiet when we went - 5.30 on a Thursday but it was nice to be able to enjoy our anniversary dinner without being rushed or screaming over other tables. The food was delicious. Perfect portion size and beautifully presented. Billy was a standout. He listened to my husband intently and recommended a whisky he loved so much that he bought. He was so friendly, we chatted about the game my husband and I had attended the night before and seemed genuinely interested and passionate about everything. Thank you! read more

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LOVED this place. We were just looking for a place to sit in some air conditioning and have a water. Server was super friendly. We ended up ordering meals and whiskey flights. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. We sat in the bar area and the atmosphere was excellent read more

Our food was solid if not spectacular. The butternut squash risotto was a tad undercooked -- the absolute limit of "al dente" -- though the flavor was excellent. The lamb and mint entree was also solid, the lamb cooked well. The haggis pot was perfectly fine. The service, however, was abysmal. After taking our order, we did not see our server again until nearly 20 minutes after our last bite was gone, and that was to bus our plates and offer dessert, etc. A different set of staff delivered our meal. As I ate, I was prepared to order a dessert and whiskey pairing (I had a lager with dinner, my partner a glass of wine). The wait, though, squelched the want. It would be another 15 minutes before our check arrived and that was from another staff member checking in after we donned our jackets and remained in our seats. Being left without much contact for over half an hour was simply ridiculous. On the upside, the space felt clean and well-kept. Tidy toilet, fresh dining area. We had made a reservation for 7:30, which we were on time for, if not early, we were not the last to be seated, and there were plenty of other guests who arrived after us and remained after we finally left. At one point, I noticed the table next to us had fetched a round of whiskey from the bar themselves instead of waiting for the server. Maybe I should've done the same. read more

Great food and reasonably priced. The beef casserole was the winner. The Balmoral chicken was also good, and my in-laws enjoyed the lamb stovies. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing. We also had both regional and peated flights. This place can be pretty busy, so you may want to make a reservation. They initially thought the wait would be an hour, but a lot of people left, and we were able to get a table in about 15 minutes. read more

Good food menu and friendly service. If you order a whisky, they bring the bottle to your table to let you look it over. I had the lamb stew. Good amount of food and tasty. Enjoy! read more

We arrived after visiting Edinburgh castle. We were hungry, but didn't want to spoil our dinner with a big meal as we were in between lunch and dinner time. So we stopped into Amber. Got sat right away. Took forever to get our order placed. I had to go to the waiter and ask them to take it as a couple that sat down after us had already gotten their whiskeys. Food came out. Presentation was lovely. My husband had tapas and I had the charcuterie board. I wouldn't return as it seems that despite an almost empty dining room, the wait staff just didn't attend to those who were actually there dining. The bar was busy with whiskey tastings and it seemed like some major attendance in the dining room was soon to come, so the wait staff just stood around. We had to ask for the check, water and for our order to be taken. With so many places to eat, you don't have to stop here. read more

We were looking for a restaurant near to Edinburgh Castle after a long day of sightseeing and saw the reviews for Amber. Stopped in and tried an Islay Browmore 12 yr old whisky and had Scottish Tapas. Not being a whisky drinker, I couldn't really appreciate the taste as it just burned all the way down. The food, however, was delicious. Great restaurant and lovely ambiance. read more

American Tourist here. This restaurant is located in The Scotch Whisky experience so I really wasn't expecting much since it's a restaurant attached to a tourist trap. The prices are a little higher than average but it's pretty much what you would expect given the location. Still pretty reasonable in my opinion. We got the Plaice and Smoked Haddock (excellent), Cullen Skink (meh), Lamb Stovie (good), and the tapas combo (meh). The Scotch menu was excellent of course. I got the Islay flight and literally the one Scotch I was most excited to try they said they were out of and wanted to replace with some cheaper non age denomination alternative. After some back and forth it was replaced with another same age/value Scotch. When I got the bill I actually saw that each of the drams were priced separately so I guess technically if I got the cheaper Scotch the total price would have just been lower. This is not the pricing model i'm use to with flights but it definitely makes more sense! Bottom line, not amazing but decent choice if you are in the area. read more

High reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor? Near perfect ratings? Scottish TAPAS? Say what!?! I had high expectations coming into the Amber Restaurant, especially since I tried to make reservations over a week in advance and there was only a 5:30 time slot left. This led me to believe that Amber was the legit place in Edinburgh for whiskey tastings and traditional Scottish fare... Eh, it was okay. Imagine my surprise when we walked into a near empty restaurant on a Friday evening. Where were all of the diners? And whisky tasters? And workers? We stood awkwardly for a few minutes before being greeted. We were then led over to our table, nestled between the only three other occupied tables in the entire restaurant. And wouldn't you know it, all of the other diners were AMERICAN like us. Not another party walked into the restaurant the entire 2 hours we were there... on a Friday night ? What? Ugh, I felt like I had fallen for a tourist trap. Amber touts itself on whiskey tastings and having a whiskey experience... tell me why Amber only has a total of FOUR cocktails to choose from and no readily available cocktail menu? Our server had to go "hunt" down the menu and I was a bit perplexed when she brought me the plastic menu stand that sits on top of the bar. Also, for bragging that the restaurant carries hundreds of whiskies, tell me why out of all of the flights for my husband to choose from, the one he finally settles on they are "out" of one of the selections and had to substitute with something else... What. The. Heck? The Food: It was okay. I honestly was not blown away. I was a little leery to indulge in the traditional haggis, so the haggis bon bon under the tapas portion of the menu sounded like the safe route to go. It was surprisingly really good. Lamb stovies were okay-- the potato chunks were quite large and I was not expecting stringy lamb, but whatever. The barley side was also good, but a little too cheesy for my taste. I actually felt hungry a few hours later. Kind of made me feel like we wasted a lot of money on a dinner that left us unsatisfied, both in taste and portion (yes, I know tapas are small but we had the 5 tapas, 3 pots, and an entree-- dang!). Overall, the Amber Restaurant definitely fell short. It was not terrible, but definitely not amazing. read more

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We missed out on the Scottish Whiskey experience tour bc all tours were booked so we came to Amber since it is part of the same place and had many whiskey flights to choose from in addition to food. We only ordered the cheese plate which had of Scottish cheeses, a whiskey cocktail & a whiskey flight. It was a good portion of cheeses but the bread was pathetic. The bread looked like the same crap we get in the States - white, light and tastless- and Scotland has better than this. 3 stars for the cheese board. The bar tender was very good to listen to what we were looking for in drinks and had excellent suggestions. The bar area was small but it had several bar stools for single travelers and sofas and comfy chairs in the seating areas for small groups and couples. The bar was brilliantly lit by the lovely Amber lights along the wall of whiskey and some natural light from 3 large windows. read more

Amber Restaurant - Scottish cheese plate. Cheese selection was good but the bread was unpalatable. - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We had reservations for the "Taste of Scotland" dinner, which we tacked on to the end of the Whisky Experience Platinum Tour. They bundled everything - the tour and dinner - together into one ticket, which was nice. After the experience tour was done, our guide escorted us down to the restaurant, where we had a bit of a wait while they had our table set to rights. The restaurant was pretty busy that night, which meant that it was kind of loud, especially right by the entrance, but they put us at a table kind of near the back, where it was quieter. The tasting dinner consisted of a three course meal, with another sample of whisky at the end (in addition to the three samples we'd gotten on the tour). The first course was a starter, which contained a small pot of haggis, neeps and tatties, cheese on toast and some chicken liver pate. This was our first time sampling haggis (it was on our list, of course, but we hadn't had an opportunity prior to this), and though there may have been a bit of trepidation to start, we were game to try. I think the stigma of haggis keeps most people away. That, and the way it's most often described. But, it was actually very good. It has a bit of a mealy, grainy texture, but it was meaty and filling. Definitely not something I'd want to eat every day, as it was also a bit fatty, but I quickly realized there was never anything to be scared of. The cheese and toast were very good - the cheese was herby, and it complimented the toast well. The pate was my least favorite on the dish - it had a very strong gizzard-like flavor that threw me. The main course also consisted of three pieces: Scottish salmon over risotto, roasted lamb over tatties, and haggis-stuffed chicken over a sweet potato puree. Everything was tasty, but I think my favorite dish was the salmon over the risotto. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and surprised me by pairing well with the creamy risotto. The lamb was perfectly cooked. The haggis stuffing within the chicken breast made it fall apart when cutting into it, but that wasn't too much of an issue. The dessert course was a chocolate hazelnut cake, which was paired with a Speyside whisky. Though the cake looked dense when it first got to us, it was actually very light - both in texture and in flavor. I love hazelnuts, so it was a perfect pairing for me, though it wasn't quite as nutty as I would have liked. The service that night was decent - most of the staff was tied up with the large party I mentioned at the top of this review, so it took a bit of time for them to make their way to us. Everyone was friendly, at least, so that counts a lot. read more

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Great place for a bite and whisky samples. They have so many on the menu had to just go with recommendation because the choice was to difficult. Had the seafood sampler and we loved it. Staff is very nice and the food was greasy. Loved the whisky I was suggested to have with my seafood. GlenMoray original. When in Scotland drink Scotch! read more

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We only sampled whiskey here (no food) but we really enjoyed our experience it! Loads of options, helpful & knowledgeable staff, would highly recommend read more

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We went here for dinner after touring the Edinburgh Castle. The wife got the roasted Rump of Lamb. The lamb was cooked to a medium and very tender. She loved it. I got the grilled sirloin steak. I asked for medium rare and it was perfect. The mushroom and sauce complimented the steak very well. The side ordered garden leaves was fresh and tasty. I love arugula and it was full of it! We got a cocktail (Thyme Well Spent) and it was the closest thing to an old fashioned whiskey. It was strong and delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

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We didn't do the Whiskey Experience because we heard it wasn't great and there was no way we were going to wait on the line, so we figured that going to the bar downstairs would be the next best thing. The bartender was very young but extremely knowledgable. He could tell you something about every bottle on the rack! He was also very nice and friendly, to boot. We moved to the restaurant after our drinks where I had the speck in a creamy sauce with potatoes and leeks. It. Was. Delicious. And for the price, it couldn't be beat. I'd definitely recommend going to Amber as an alternative to the WE, but also as an affordable lunch near the castle. read more

Amber Restaurant - Whiskey/Scotch collection - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We had a delicious meal at Amber with our 2 teenagers. The food was fabulous and the whiskey was amazing! The staff was obviously very well-versed in their whiskeys and we sampled a flight of some of the best peaty scotches they had to offer. I highly recommend Amber! read more

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If you can make haggis tasty, you can damn well do just about anything! Located right beneath the Edinburgh Castle ramparts, right off of the esplanade, is Amber Restaurant and Whiskey Bar. A lot of people obviously come for the whiskey tasting and the "Scotch Whiskey Experience". Yes, they have 400 whiskeys and they do an exceptional job of matching whiskey with their epic cheese selection, but don't get so drunk you can't enjoy eating off their menu! Our starter was Four Scottish Cheeses from Iain Mellis (Edinburgh farmhouse and artisan cheesemonger) served with Amber Chutney. For the main course I had haggis with neeps and tatties in a whiskey sauce. Both were superb. I'm dropping a star merely on philosophy: They constantly change their menu. I know you have to change things up, but I believe consistency helps. It sucks to come back and not have those wonderful things I had before. read more

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When my wife booked this for my birthday, I brought out my "jump to conclusions" mat and figured this would be another expensive dinner in Edinburgh, 1) thanks to being in Edinburgh and 2) my belief that the Whisky Experience and Amber Restaurant were tourist traps. However, I was pleasantly surprised and packed away my "jump to conclusions" mat for another time. Drinks. The bartender couldn't have been a shade over 25, yet he had knowledge of whiskies beyond his years (and mine too). I was interested in putting together a whisky sampler and sought his advice. I told him the basics of what I was looking for and after a few more questions, he came back with four glasses of whisky (with the bottles), a glass of water, and a very detailed explanation as to the different whiskies, their regions, and what to look for. It was a great addendum to the Whisky Experience tour. Food. The food was excellent and was exactly what we were looking for to top off the Whisky Experience tour. The Scottish tapas and fresh bread were a great start to the meal and were quickly followed up by our main course. I went with the lamb pot with a side of roasted carrots; my wife had the same roasted pot with a side salad. My two boys had bacon sandwiches, and after their food came, I wondered if I made a mistake and didn't get what they had! To top it off, the prices were very reasonable and nothing what I expected. To break it down, here was our bill: -2 kid bacon sandwiches -order of bread and butter -Scottish Tapas -2 lamb pots -side salad -side of roasted carrots -gin and tonic -5 whiskies (1 x Drambuie 15 yr and 4 x hand selected whisky tasting selections) -carafe of water Our bill came to 64 pounds! Now, after dropping 78 pounds at the Hard Rock Cafe and getting far less for my money, I was pleasantly surprised and was more than willing to spend the savings at the gift shop upstairs. I'm pretty sure 6 x drinks at some other whisky bars in Edinburgh would probably set me back close to 60 pounds. Finally, the service was above reproach. Very pleasant, very attentive, and very willing to say "I don't know, let me get the expert". When I asked about the whisky sampler, our waitress went and brought the bartender over to help me out. To me, that's a true sign of a knowledgeably, attentive, yet humble staff. Highly highly highly recommend anyone who comes to Edinburgh, take one of your dinners here at the Amber Restaurant. read more

Amber Restaurant - Whiskey tasting. Ask your bartender to set one up for you. - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Amber Restaurant is bang in front of Edinburgh Castle at the very top of the Royal Mile, but its so well hidden that even some of the locals don't know its there! That doesn't mean its not very busy on any given day however. It draws in a certain amount of custom from visitors to the Scotch Whisky Experience and can be accessed via their reception area or a door at the rear of the attached Whisky Shop, then down the stairs. Its worth seeking out! Amber has something of a cafe vibe and you can head in there for just a scone and coffee or something more substantial, like a full lunch with a glass of wine, or maybe something from their very reasonably prices whisky list! They offer advice on matching whisky with food. Nice idea! There is also a whisky tasting lounge alongside and plenty of experts on hand to dispense knowledge. I had a scrumptious lunch of vegetarian haggis with neeps and tatties nicely finished off with a whisky cream sauce - there's a bit of a whisky theme going on but its not in everything! Apparently the smoked haddock was a bit special too, but lacked my lovely sauce. Cheese and crackers seemed like a good idea to end the meal, so I ordered the clava brie with oatcakes and plum chutney. It was quite pungent for a brie but the chutney helped balance the strong flavours. We left full and happy. Would recommend Amber if you are in that part of town. read more

Amber Restaurant - vegetarian haggis for the faint hearted. lipsmackingly good. - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A wonderful place! I was here for my whisky training in the Scotch Whisky Experience and it includes a 2 course lunch in Here. I had salmon for starter and beef soup for main course. Everything here is delicious! I know there is a whisky bar for pairing tasting and tons of dessert but too bad I didn't have time for that. read more

Amber Restaurant - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Wonderful food, and wonderful whiskey selection. I loved the warmth that the Lamb stovies provided, and the cheese platter was delicious. Food wise and whiskey wise, would wholly recommend. Sorry, taking a star off for service. They were nice and friendly, but at times it took a long time to get drinks, appetizers, etc. They even forgot one of our shots of whiskey (Which is strange, because this being a whiskey bar), and they didn't seem to be extremely busy. Definitely go for the food and whiskey, but make sure you have ample time to eat in case the service is slow. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and warmth of Amber.  The staff was very welcoming and helpful to guide through the menu. I ordered the chef's selection of tapas with whiskey.  There was a choice of multiple whiskeys (which narrowed the choice from over 400 to under 10!), I chose one of the non smoky ones.  It was very smooth and light.  The tapas arrived around a small greens salad, which worked between to truly taste each tapa.  1.Venison sausage was lightly seasoned and had a slight sweetness to it.    2.The pork belly matched wonderfully with the chutney and was delightfully cooked, tender and full of flavor.  3.I wasn't sure what to expect of the vegetarian haggis, but I was pleasantly surprised.  I am not really sure how to describe the taste, but I enjoyed the taste.  4.The terrine of pressed ham was wonderful, though the relish on top of it was a bit pickley for my taste, but not so much that I didn't enjoy the taste.  5.To end I enjoyed the oatcake with smoked cheddar. I did decide to order the lamb stovies.  It was delivered in the cutest little black pot on a slate.  The warmth from this little dish just filled my soul.  Th mix of lamb, potato and onion was a lovely combination to end my meal before returning outside to a snowy Edinburgh street. read more

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A smashing place indeed :) Right below the castle - I mean the big castle on the hill - where one can experience a fantastic whisky encounter! The principle is quite simple: you tell the bartender the amount of money you are willing to pay and you will taste whisky according to his choice. Sure, you can choose your drink by yourself. But why not use the skills of a trained specialist, especially when he can talk about whisky in such a wonderful way:) The restaurant/bar is underground, in large rooms suitable even for buying bottles. Clean toilets and very helpful staff - a customer can´t ask for more :) Vážně prima místo :) Hned pod hradem - myslím ten velký hrad na kopci - kde člověk může zažít fantastickou whisky experience! Princip je vcelku jednoduchý: Řeknete barmanovi částku peněz a on vám podle ní dá ochutnat whisky, které vám sám vybere. Jasně, může si člověk podle nápojového lístku zvolit i sám. Ale proč nevyužít schopností školeného odborníka, zvlášť, když o whisce umí i báječně vyprávět :) Restaurace/bar je v podzemí, ve velkých prostorech vhodných i pro nákup láhví. Čisté toalety a velmi ochotný personál - co může zákazník chtít víc :) read more

Amber has a limited menu but it's all very good. The scotch menu is 400 or so selections including their own malt. If the doorway is crowded it's likely the tour line. Stay right and head downstairs. Overall very good, friendly and informed staff. I'd come back for sure. read more

Amber Restaurant - Amber is a great spot for a nice lunch, and scotch of course! - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I really wanted to try this place, for obvious reasons. We were seated quickly. The service was great! Food was delicious. We went for lunch specifically because it is a lower price. Still a filling portion. I attached a picture of my sandwich. Def seems like a tourist place, but very good! If you make it up the hill, go here! read more

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The place is excellent and that is especially surprising considering it's at ground zero of tourist central. The service was great, especially the bartender who paired whiskys perfectly with the meal. Well done. Food was excellent, high quality and modern. Prices are very reasonable. read more

I booked a table for us at Amber Restaurant, thinking it would be a good place to eat after visiting the Scotch Whisky Experience. We showed up 30 minutes early to our reservation and the wait staff was very nice and let us wait in the bar before it was even open. The bartender recommended whiskey and lemonade for me, and it was a delicious combination. Our waiter was also very nice and attentive. The restaurant had the best bread ever! It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I had the smoked salmon appetizer with the chicken stuffed with sage and brioche main course. Both were really good and very generous helpings. read more

We had a wonderful meal there. I had lamb rump and my husband had duck breast. The lamb was the best I've had, very tender, cooked perfectly. My husband also loved his duck. After a few tastings of scotch in the upstairs bar we came down for dinner. I loved it and if I'm back here would definitely go again. read more

My husband and I completely lucked into discovering Amber; we spent more time than we'd planned to at Edinburgh Castle, and were starving when we left. We immediately walked by Amber, thought the menu sounded interesting, and went in for a late lunch. You wouldn't expect a restaurant in the Scotch Whisky Experience to be impressive, but this certainly is. The room itself is beautiful and has a nice view out the windows. Service is friendly and helpful. My husband had the lamb stovies and loved it. I ordered the herb crusted coley, and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The mussels and leeks were done perfectly, the dumplings were outstanding, and the sauce was to die for. We liked the restaurant so much we came back the next day for the Platinum Tour (another future review) and the Taste of Scotland. Again, this showed how amazing Scottish food really is-- who knew? The tapas included a scallop, smoked salmon, and black pudding (two for three here, but that's a matter of personal taste) and for entrees we got duck, lamb, and the coley. The duck was delicious and not at all greasy. The lamb was so tender you could cut it with a fork, and came with surprisingly good haggis potatoes. For dessert we had a toffee cake paired with a whisky, and it was absolutely amazing. The servers can give helpful reccomendations about whisky (as well as other drinks), and there's even a whisky sommelier should you need truly expert advice. Prices are really fairly reasonable, and the Platinum Tour/Taste of Scotland is really a steal considering how much comes with the tour. Definitely somewhere you should go if you find yourself in Edinburgh. read more

Best meal I've had so far in Scotland. Was not expecting much since it was tied to the Whiskey Experience, but would go out of my way just to eat here again. read more

We had the pleasure of dining at the amber before the tattoo. We booked the Amber package which included a 3 course per show dinner before the tattoo. For the starter, there was a smoked salmon pinwheel, beef carpaccio, haggis Bon Bon and goat cheese Wellington. All very good. In fact, I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed the haggis Bon Bon. The main was beef filet with mushroom sauce, purple carrots and potato cake. I was not as impressed with the main. The beef and potatoes seemed to be dried out by a heat lamp. The dessert was a whisky chocolate pot and cream cake served with a dram of 12 years old Deanston whisky. The whisky pot was delectable while the cream cake was unmemorable. Dinner was finished with local goat cheese on oat cake, coffee and Scottish fudge. Overall the meal was good. I am sure it could have been sensational if it were not served banquet style. read more

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If you're a whiskey fan, this is your heaven. Period. I didn't expect much from the place downstairs from the sort-of-gimmicky Scotch Whisky Experience, but Amber really delivers. Their scotch selection is nothing short of world-class, and their menu helps non-experts find true gems. I grinned like an idiot for the entire two hours I spent there. They recommended the Edradour Ibisco from a tiny distillery in Pitlochry, and it changed my life. Just go. It's about as good as it gets on the Royal Mile. read more

Excellent bar. All of the bartenders are very knowledgeable. Stuart was amazing. He had lots of good recommendations for different single malts. Had a very good whiskey selection. Over 300 single malts on display. We had already been to a couple of distilleries so skipped the scotch experience tour, happy we did that. Highly recommend sitting at the bar and learn about Scottish whiskey and have a few drinks. read more

After the whisky experience, I had the opportunity to taste 3 scottish starters and 3 scottish mains. It worth it. Even if you do not enjoy whisky. read more

Dropped in for a quick coffee break. The coffee was extremely mild, but tolerable enough to drink. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and the place was inviting and comfortable. I tasted Irn-Bru for the first time!!!! Unfortunately, it tasted like carbonated cane syrup and had a bright orange...radioactive orange colouring. : ( read more

Screaming kids, tourists, and small expensive portions. The food was delicious but you'll need a starter or sweet or you'll leave feeling rather empty. I was impressed that they do have real ales in bottles and of course the whiskey selection is hard to beat. I'm pretty sure you'll need a reservation around lunch or dinnertime. I suggest you come for tapas with whiskey pairings instead of a full meal. read more

After spending the morning and early afternoon at Edinburgh Castle, we were ready to find someplace to eat. Saw the menu at the Whiskey Experience and decided to try the Amber Restaurant. Downstairs (but there is an elevator) to a pub/restaurant. Nice servers, well presented meal. Not necessarily a huge menu choice, but enough for everybody's taste. Food arrived pretty quickly (nicely presented) and was tasty. Must say however, for all restaurants in Scotland, getting more than one glass of cold water becomes a trial. read more