New bar to bring Inverness cocktails success to Falkirk

A new cocktail bar has opened in Falkirk's Vicar Street hoping to shake up the local drinks scene.

Picture: Michael Gillen.

High Spirits, based on the Inverness venue Bar One, says it ‘aims to bring a diverse and exciting food and drink menu to town’.

Cru Holdings, a bar and restaurant operator and innovator, are behind the opening which is the company’s first venue outside the Highlands, where it has grown a reputation for developing successful and popular bars and restaurants.

High spirits has opened in Falkirk. Picture: Michael Gillen.

The launch of High Spirits comes within a week of The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards, in which Cru won Best Bar and Kitchen for Scotch & Rye, in Inverness. It is hoped that the success seen in the Highlands can be replicated in Falkirk.

Bar manager Lewis Rae said: “I’m really excited for the launch of High Spirits. Having the support of a team as experienced as Cru Holdings will allow us to create a cocktail bar that I’m sure people will love. Having worked in the drinks industry in Falkirk for a number of years, I can’t wait to welcome locals and visitors to High Spirits.”

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Scott Murray, managing director of Cru Holdings, said: “Having been growing our portfolio of bars and restaurants in the Highlands for a number of years, I’m delighted that High Spirits is our first venue outside the region. High Spirits will have a great selection of cocktails, including some more unusual ones developed by our award-winning mixologists, and I look forward to hearing what customers in Falkirk think of them.

“I hope customers love High Spirits as much as we’ve enjoyed developing it.”

High Spirits is located at 42-44 Vicar Street, Falkirk. Visit them on Facebook here.