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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

4.6 (34 reviews)
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Tasting room
Meg D.

Not gonna lie: I thought this was going to be gimmicky, but this tour was a highlight of our trip! Johnnie Walker is immersive for all your senses and highly engaging. It's for newbies and lovers of whisky alike; you're bound to learn something new. We were in a small group of 6 (walked in and booked 20 mins before) and had a fanstastic time! It was £30/each for the 90 minute Journey of Flavour tour which included 3 whisky drinks. The first drink is based on a questionnaire you take of your flavor profile preferences (Ex: fruity, fresh, smoky, creamy, spicy, tropical). The next two drinks you'll get to pick at the end in the tasting room. Just a warning though- you have about 15-20 minutes at the end of the tour to select and finish those drinks so you may walk out less steady than you walked in!

Bob M.

My wife and I did the chocolate and whiskey tasting. It was so good. Our guide Rory was fantastic. Had lots of information for us and explained all the different taste nots and information about each whiskey. It was a great time.

6/26/23 FYI
Lee D.

Quality/Quantity - So sad, only one of my pictures got uploaded. The struggles of traveling while having minimum access to Wi-Fi or cellular data... Good news, I was able to recover 8 more pictures, but the bad news is that it still does not do this place justice... Sorry. Huge locations, many floors. Unfortunately, I did not have cellular or Wi-Fi and was not able to book my tour and reservations early! Highly suggested for you to book early! We were NOT even able to get in the bar and have a drink, I was so sad. Lots of options to buy, my wife bought me a set of etched Glencairn glasses against my will. I have so many already. Well, none from Scotland. :) I appreciate the gesture. Atmosphere - Huge locations, sadly for me, I was only able to visit the main floor and take a short peek at one of the tour displays. Service - 6 stars, the team member felt bad for me, so gave us a short private tour. See the few pictures that got uploaded. She even tried to squeeze me into the bar so I could get a drink or two, but they were just too busy. I appreciate her efforts, 6 stars!! They also have tastings on specific days and times in the main shopping area, see picture. Price - See picture and website for prices. Not sure what my wife bought or how much she spent. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success for 200+ years! Even with such a huge facility, your demand outpaces your space. I will be more organized on my next visit and MAKE sure I have reservations. See you soon! For now I will just have to drink my Blue Label at home.

The flavor station. Where you pick your color glass  which aligns with your flavor profile
Karen L.

Fun introduction to the world of whisky. The tour invites you to take a quick taste quiz to customize your experience; the tour includes cocktails which are made according to your flavor preferences which is fun and unique. The tour of course includes the history of how JW was founded with a theatrical and unique twist. Since I live in Sonoma wine country, I also appreciate the educational component which speaks to the various regions where whisky is produced in Scotland and the flavor profiles created by the region / environment. This is a cocktail experience so if you're looking for a straight whisky tasting, be proactive at the final stop on the tour as you can swap out one cocktail for a sample of whisky. I wasn't aware of this option so was sad to learn I could not experience a pure sample. Overall fun experience and I recommend to those who wish to have a whisky tasting with a touch of theater.

View from the patio, not inside the bar
Dawn B.

The bar is beautiful however unless you're a whisky aficionado it very much reminds me of any hotel bar I've been in. France Unfortunately because of the lighting at night reflecting off the glass, you can't see the stunning views of the castle unless you brave the patio, which is not heated. I found the place quite sterile and priced for tourists, but if you're into whisky, this is a 5 Star place

Evelyn A.

Incredible experience! Johnnie Walker manages to take your senses to new heightened levels. The sites, tastes and smells are all wonderful. We were fortunate to get a reservation for drinks and appetizers at the top and it did not disappoint. The views didn't hurt either!! So fun and this store just showed us how diverse JW is and how many delicious scotch variations they've produced!

Cocktails
Melissa M.

We visited the rooftop restaurant/bar, where we had a round of cocktails. Everyone in our group really enjoyed their drink. I had the peach + thyme, which was really refreshing. I'm not a scotch drinker but it was such a smooth drink. I would highly recommend for the views alone. Our service was good, and we had no complaints.

Whisky Explorers Tasting
Katie L.

Wow- this was everything we hoped it would be and more! Paula was knowledgeable as they come and an absolute delight- her smile is infectious! It would be WELL worth it to call and request her tour beforehand. We did the Whiskey Journey and loved fitting in a tasting into a small period of time. Had we been in town longer, the history tour would be the top of our list. 1820 Room before or after is a must! Note: the gift shop does not ship but you may of course ship items yourself at the local post office. Plan for more time to arrive than you expect. Our car did not arrive and Ubers are spotty, even in the middle of town, even if you choose Exec/Black Car. We were 20 min late, too late to do our original tour time, and by pure luck they were able to accommodate us at the later tour! They typically sell out so do not count on such grace.

Julie T.

Very impressive store right in the heart of the city. It is right in the middle of the bus line and the train line in front of the Waldorf Hotel. Very close walking proximity to the tourist sites so don't miss stopping in this store if you get a chance. I was greeted by a friendly Scotsman and he gave me a whisky 101 short learning session and a few samples. If you want to go for the extensive sampling tour, you have to book ahead. This establishment is several floors high. The first floor is their retail front. You will see all kinds of Johnnie Walker flagships and seasonal offerings. There was also a special section and all the other private labels owned by the same Diageo company. If you are in Scotland you should try to learn a thing or two about whisky especially the single malt ones that seem to be the vast majority's favorite. Sante!!

Entrance
Kiran S.

We stopped by the 1820 rooftop on a Friday evening with no reservations. They were able to send us up and had us seated right away. The outdoor patio was closed due to the rain; however, you could still step outside to see the beautiful view of the city. We tried several whiskies and blends but my favorite is the Umami blue label. Incredible flavor and so damn smooth. The customer service was outstanding and the rooftop views were unbeatable. Will definitely be back to do their whiskey tour!

Mike H.

We had 10 people in our group do the tasting/tour and then eat at the restaurant upstairs. The tour was fun and Georgia did a great job of telling the history of Johnnie Walker while Rory was a fantastic host. The drinks on the second floor were really well done. My only complaint is you can not have the same hi-balls/old fashioned at the restaurant that you have on the tour. Our food and service was great at dinner and the views from the balcony of Edinburgh Castle were very memorable. Overall a wonderful time.

First of 3 cocktails you get on your tour
Diana M.

This tour was so much fun! When I first bought tickets online it had my husband and I complete a flavor profile quiz. I got tropical, but my husband got Smokey When we arrived, we were in a group with one other couple and a huge bachelor party. They ended up being such a great time. I can't for the life of me remember my tour guide's name I think it might've been Lorna. She was a young sweet girl with glasses and she was so fun and enthusiastic. This experience was wild, it started off with a stage show, then a machine made us drinks according to our flavor profiles, all while we learned the history and process of Johnnie Walker spirits. If you're ever in Edinburgh this is a MUST DO experience. And when you're done be sure to go to their rooftop bar for a cocktail and amazing views of the castle.

The view

We went to the roof top bar at Johnnie Walker Princes Street. You need to make a reservation and they require a $5 per person deposit. They have an extensive list of beverages, of course featuring the Johnny Walker brands. In fairness their wine choices were delightful. The waitstaff was great! They were eager to please. The lack of stars came from the food. Over priced and not what I expected. The sharing boards were tiny, more like for an individual. The views were five star. That was worth visiting the venue. Just come for the drinks.

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The staff were so friendly and engaging. Definitely a fun experience I would recommend.

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Beer & Skittles - Opening night for Beer and Skittles! Great sports bar, cocktails and garden

Beer & Skittles

4.3(3 reviews)
0.9 miNew Town
££

Great new bar in the basement of Steak at Picardy place, a huge refurb has resulted in an…read moreamazeballs bar to enjoy a few drinks! I'd even be tempted to come and watch the sport here. They do beer cocktails yay. We tried a tequila based sangria style one and a beery take on a Moscow mule. Both were really tasty. They have a huge range of draft and craft beers and do bottles with chaser shots a personal fav was the Aussie bundy rum with my beer! Bar snacks are on to keep you going but not full meals yet, though you could always head up to Steak if you're peckish.

Interesting sports bar under Steak on Picardy Place. I was a bit unsure as a previous reviewer said…read moreit was a bit of a lads' place. Anyhow the OH persuaded me to give it a shot for a quick drink to shelter from the rain whilst we deliberated on a venue for dinner. I'm glad he did. In addition to a decent selection of craft beers, there's a hefty cocktail menu. I tried the Ginger Tom Collins & it hit the spot. Just the right amount of ginger to pack a punch but not enough to be overpowering. The OH had a pint of draft beer & seemed happy enough. The low ceiling means it gets noisy even if it's not packed. There was a stag do, 2 birthday parties and hen group as well as some other folks. It was only just possible to hold a convo at normal volume & be heard. There's a decent sized courtyard out the back too but it was too wet & cold to try it out. I'd definitely visit again but maybe on a week night when it might be a little less noisy.

The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

The Devil's Advocate

4.3(630 reviews)
0.6 miOld Town, Royal Mile
££

Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

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The Devil's Advocate - Whiskey flight tastings

Whiskey flight tastings

The Devil's Advocate - Fish Filet

Fish Filet

The Devil's Advocate - Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

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Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

Pickles of Broughton Street - Inside front room (there's a back room as well)

Pickles of Broughton Street

4.9(20 reviews)
0.9 miNew Town
££

We were doing our regular research, hoping to find the perfect anniversary restaurant, when we…read morestumbled upon Pickles on a map. A quick Google search later, we decided to add this to our "must visit while in Edinburgh" list. This wasn't our anniversary restaurant, of course, but we knew we needed to dine here at least once. It was a long walk from our hotel, but it was a nice way to see parts of the city that we wouldn't normally have gotten to. The restaurant itself is nestled in the basement (or downstairs) of a cute building. It's small in there, but they're very good at maximizing the space they're given. We settled in at a teeny-tiny table off to the side and swiftly ordered a couple of pints. The menu is very straightforward: you're either getting a meat and cheese plate, just a cheese plate, or pates. We decided to share the Mixed Meat & Cheese platter. We figured that we'd snack and drink some Scottish beer, then head off into the night to find our "real" dinner. Thing is, though, that combo platter filled us the heck up. The waitress came out with the meat and cheese plate and a box of bread, oatcakes and crackers, and my husband and I had a "where is all this going?" moment. But our pro-waitress dropped the plate on the table and popped the bread box into a shelf on the wall next to us - a shelf that neither of us ever even noticed, to be honest. The meat and cheese selections were delicious and paired really well together. Kind of hidden away on that shelf (holding the bread and oatcakes) were a couple chutney jars. That chutney - lots of fruit pieces and complex flavors - brought a lot to the cheeses. We really did love the food, the surroundings, the beer and the staff. I wish we had something like this back home.

Comforting environment, food and drink. It's like being in your own home, warm with friends. Staff…read moreare helpful and friendly. Enjoy yourselves.

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Pickles of Broughton Street - Cheese platter

Cheese platter

Pickles of Broughton Street - The cheese board

The cheese board

Pickles of Broughton Street - Amazing cheese and bread and wine.

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Amazing cheese and bread and wine.

The Voodoo Rooms - Mushroom stroganoff

The Voodoo Rooms

3.9(78 reviews)
0.7 miNew Town
££

We decided to stay and have a cocktail at the VooDoo Rooms after exploring the Midnight Lunar…read moreMarket. What a vibe this place has going on! We were lucky enough to just show up and grab a semi-circle shaped booth by the bar without any wait. We LOVED that a) the cocktail menu clearly stated "All drinks vegan, please inform staff of any allergens before ordering" and b) that they had the shape of the glassware next to the drink name. The bartender even took some time to make recommendations based on both what was most popular with customers and what the house/staff favorites were. We ended up going with the Porty Licks (gin, pineapple liquor, passionfruit, toasted almond topped with edible flowers) and Green Room (bourbon, peach liquor, lemon, peach, basil yuzu). Both were really well balanced drinks! Next time I'd get the King Khan (spiced rum and a mango oat lassi) or the Hare Krishna (mango, oat milk, chilli, coconut cream, and cardamom - sounds like a lovely non-alcoholic beverage and dessert)!

This place is a gem! I greatly appreciate a vegan option, an actual tasty one at that! The mushroom…read morestroganoff was perfect! It was so flavorful! My non vegan friend even picked into my plate. Great drinks! The staff were friendly and attentive! The decor of this place was amazing; looked like something out of a movie. I'll definitely slide by on my next trip!

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The Voodoo Rooms - Cool fixtures

Cool fixtures

The Voodoo Rooms - Behind the bar

Behind the bar

The Voodoo Rooms - Spice up your life

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Spice up your life

Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - Difficult to find, but well worth it!

Bryant & Mack Private Detectives

4.6(17 reviews)
0.2 miNew Town
££

I was there on 30 October 2025 with a few travel friends, and it turned out to be one of the best…read moresurprises of our trip. The minute we found the door off the little lane on Rose Street, there was an air of mystery... exactly what you hope for from a "detective agency" style speakeasy. Once inside, the vibe was perfect for a chilly Edinburgh evening. Like, moody lighting, vintage-style furnishings, and that cozy, clandestine feel that makes you glad you made the effort to find it. The service was absolutely welcoming. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and even at 9p, mid week (when you might expect things to be winding down), the place was comfortably busy but not packed, but full enough to feel alive. Drinks menus came in little "confidential" envelopes, which instantly added to the fun. We ordered several cocktails that evening, and every drink was carefully crafted and flavorful, smooth and topped off with warm hospitality. I honestly did not have one bad cocktail. If I were to highlight a few things from our night - I came away loving the atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the general ease at which we were treated which is exactly what I wanted out of a night out in Edinburgh. If you're visiting Newcastle, upon, Tyne, Edinburgh, or just wandering through Rose Street and looking for something a little different... don't walk past this place. Bryant & Mack Private Detectives is a fun little secret with classic cocktails, cozy speakeasy vibes, and service that makes you feel like part of the case, lol. It's a fully immersive experience.

Awesome speakeasy in New Town…read more It really is on the hidden side, it took me a few minutes longer than I thought it would to find the door (look at the posted pictures, it helps). Once inside (you'll have to knock to get in), you'll find a cool little lounge with great cocktails, chill music, and amiable bartenders. We were surprisingly the only ones in there around 9 pm on a Friday night, which we thought was odd (as did the bartenders), but it meant we got to hang out with them and shoot the shit (meeting bartenders from all over the world is one of my favorite hobbies). Besides the fact that both were into motorcycles (and one came to Edinburgh once and immediately backed up his bags and moved over from Italy - props), we found out that they could make a mean cocktail. We, of course, started on menu, but wanted to see if they could do any variations, which they not only did, but nailed: "do you like bitter or sweet" - bitter "Floral or not so much" - surprise me "base?" - gin Dunno what it was called, but it was one of the nicest gin drinks I had in a town that is crazy for gin at the moment. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good cocktail place, the ambiance is on point and the drinks are superb.

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Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - Bowery theater

Bowery theater

Bryant & Mack Private Detectives
Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - September gem

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