Best Cocktail Bar

Published on Tuesday 4 November 2008 18:52

RICK’S, Frederick Street, Edinburgh, 0131-622 7800 www.ricksedinburgh.co.uk

Situated in the heart of the New Town, Rick’s has been around for a while, has stood the test of time and is still a classic.

The bar stocks 74 rums, mainly from Cuba and the Caribbean and the menu has an international feel with the likes of the Caipirhina and the El Amar De Cuba.

There is also delicious food and somewhere to rest your head after the drinks.

TIGERLILY, George Street, Edinburgh, 0131-225 5005 www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk Tigerlily is breathtakingly chic and has one of the best reputations in Edinburgh despite only having been open for two years.

The cocktails are tantalising, and the service and setting are second to none. There is a massive and varied selection of mixes, from classics such as the Mojito and the Cosmopolitan to the Polish Kitten. There is also a fantastic food menu and gorgeous hotel rooms.

LE MONDE, George Street, Edinburgh, 0131-270 3900 www.lemondehotel.co.uk Le Monde offers a varied list of cocktails from around the world from the favoured French Martini to the unusual Buttersweet Symphony.

The Paris bar is the perfect location to sit back and unwind in the magnificent dcor that creates the ideal romantic setting.

DRAGONFLY, West Port, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, 0131-228 4543 www.dragonflycocktailbar.com Dragonfly offers a unique drinking experience, specialising in offering a range of cocktails and mocktails to suit the fussiest of drinkers.

Dragonfly promises a relaxing personal table service where the knowledgeable staff can direct you to a drink to suit your tastebuds.

AMICUS APPLE, Frederick Street, Edinburgh, 0131-226 6055 www.amicusapple.com Amicus Apple is the ideal place to visit after a hard week at work. It has cosy booths, stylish dcor, an extensive food and exceptional drinks menu.

The staff are friendly and helpful, especially if you are a cocktail virgin who may not be sure which drink would suit you best.

With a vast drinks list that includes the unusual Moon Reyka and champagne-based cocktail Parisian Blossom there is something for everyone.