Fun and entertainment Scotland

With more than 700 different whiskies and a beautiful changing selection of real ales, one can hardly go wrong in pushing the doors of this institution. Dating back to the 19th century, the Pot Still has preserved its beautiful interiors, behind its discreet little green front. The location is ideal for discovering the country's many single malts and whiskies from all over the world, especially as the establishment has been awarded the "Icon of Whiskey Scotland Whisky Bar of the Year 2019" prize, following many others! Also to be tasted: its exceptional pies.

Adjacent to the most commercial streets of the New Town, it is a popular place to go after a shopping spree. Trendy, girly, two English adjectives to sum up the atmosphere of the place. The details are meticulous: round armchairs upholstered in raspberry pink and deep blue, floral tea set and hourglass to serve it after perfect infusion . Amateurs will enjoy choosing from about forty teas from all over the world. As an accompaniment, multiple options for the little ones, at any time of the afternoon!

Metal surfaces, apparent wind tunnels, small orange lampions, brick walls and bar: The Brewdog Brewery's edimbourgeois sign plays its fashionable image to attract a clientele of high-quality amateurs. On the menu, a dozen pressures and more than one hundred different bottles meet the slogan of the establishment: " craft beer for the people ". The prices are quite high, but the frame remains relaxed with many people giving birth at the counter and an adapted playlist. Children are accepted until 8 p. m.

This great Irish bar on popular Victoria Street has built its success on daily gigs made possible by the presence of bands every night. The atmosphere is effervescent and people come more to party than to chat. The room is quite dark and has relatively few tables. Students and residents of most youth hostels have discounts on drinks: remember to ask! And on the drinking side, you will have a wide choice of scottish gins, scottish whiskies (and irish whiskeys), scottish craft beers...

Go green in the heart of the business district... If you are staying in the West End or passing through the area, make a stopover in this atypical establishment, totally original! Drink coffee and then buy plants, or the other way around. Or drink coffee among the plants. Even better, add a slice of homemade cake and discover new species, garden tips and tricks, and take the time to breathe, not in the great outdoors, but in the green. The concept is as original as it is seductive, and successful!

"It's all about the cake", announces the front... Pastries of all kinds are in the spotlight here, and gourmets will turn it into a mini-palace of temptation. For a sweet break, choose from cupcakes, brownies, scones, chocolate bites, caramel slices, shortbreads or generous cream and sponge cakes. All this, of course, comes in different varieties. To be served with tea, coffee or hot chocolate (they too have their gourmet version). Savoury palates will also find their happiness (sandwiches and soups).

Voodoo is a bar, restaurant, club and concert hall all rolled into one, all gilded in the sumptuous splendour of Victorian decor. The place alone is worth a visit! Light jazz electro, groovy funk or peachy R'n'B are to be expected depending on the passages, but also live performances by carefully selected rock and pop bands from the independent music scene. The main room can accommodate up to 200 people. The bar has won numerous awards: for its cocktails, for its decor, for its concerts, for its liquor menu...

Pandas are not only honored at the zoo in Edinburgh. A bit of a hipster with an imitation barber shopon the front - no, no, you're not mistaken... push the door! It's an old hidden bar, like in the prohibition era -, Panda's & Sons is an ideal place to settle down to chat while sipping a cocktail with popcorn, the great strength of the establishment. The decor is eclectic, with a Victorian saloon feel and a nice wooden bar. The cocktails are original and very creative.

This is without a doubt the best pub in the Royal Mile. In the quiet of a dead end, people passing by see him less often, but locals know he is there. Its terrace is very pleasant in good weather and its warm room partially in the basement, with a low ceiling, comes straight from the Middle Ages. Small and friendly, the regulars come to chat by the fire. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and will be able to help you choose from a wide variety of whiskys, ales, stouts and ciders.

Black Isle opened its pub in Fort William in 2019. This excellent organic and local Highland brewery is in full development and so much the better. You can of course taste their beers, and no less than 27 draught and pump beers, plus canned and bottled beers from all over the world, as well as organic wines and Scotch whiskies, with a cheese or meat platter. The wood-fired pizzas are worth a visit for lunch or dinner: local ingredients, vegan and gluten-free options

Cluttered as it is with hundreds of heterogeneous objects, this bar could have won the prize for the most sublime décor. If there's only one pub to go to in the capital, it might be this one. Even if it would be a shame to do only one pub during his stay in Edinburgh! The Canny's Man, open since 1871, has some 250 malt whiskies on its menu. Their Bloody Mary and gin cocktails are famous... You can even sip champagne there! The establishment is also highly appreciated for its traditional pub menu and seafood.

The Abbostford is barely pushing its door down in time. Its splendid circular central bar, made of dark carved wood, was installed in 1902 and has not moved since. On the ceiling, beautiful green and gold moldings catch the eye as you enjoy one of six traditional beers or a dram of whiskey. A lot of locals come here to chat, especially white collar workers at afterwork time. The few tables on the pedestrian street of Rose Street are quite popular. Upstairs is the restaurant area, which is more chic: think about it for dinner.

The Malt Room opened in Inverness in 2019 and is the first whisky bar in the capital of the Highlands. In a hushed and confidential atmosphere, it offers an impressive whisky menu, as well as weekly or monthly suggestions and cocktails featuring malt. The staff are passionate about whisky and can spend hours talking to you about it. Tasting suggestions are offered, but you can also create your own, depending on your travel wishes. The most curious will ask for the last nuggets, not all of them à la carte.

The bird and the bear... It's a whole story that the map tells you, and you won't be "spoilt" by it. This place has something enchanting and trendy at the same time, with a US rap soundtrack from the 2000s. The room with its mezzanine is superb, with a decor that invites you to escape. You will be able to sip a cocktail - suggestions depend on the time of day -, in the classics of the genre or among the creations of the staff. You can also eat on the premises: the dishes served are original and well-cooked, with, once again, a beautiful inventiveness.

Nice pub on 3 floors, with 3 bars. The decor is inspired by Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, and the monster even comes up every hour, leaving a hole above the main bar counter. We come to eat, drink and enjoy. Several animations are scheduled throughout the week.

You can't miss it when you walk in Inverness. It is so imposing and visible that one would gladly take it for a tourist trap. This would be to make a mistake and miss a nice establishment! Wooden furniture, candlelight and music every night(highland ceilidh on Saturdays) guarantee to this pub an atmosphere particularly appreciated by locals and travelers alike. The establishment has become a must. It also serves very good pubfood, with good value for money.

Here is a real little architectural jewel of Edinburgh's heritage. It has one of the finest and best-preserved Victorian interiors in the country. Splendid ceramic frescoes under a beautifully decorated ceiling and the stained glass windows, of rare beauty, were designed by the same company that supplied the House of Lords. We'll have to search a bit between Princes Street and St Andrew's Square to find the entrance, but it's worth it. We drink four hand-pulled beers and the lunch break is very enjoyable.

Stereo is coolness incarnate, with vegan food and organic spirits on the ground floor, and nights devoted to house and techno in the basement. The programming is of quality and attracts many aficionados of good sounds. Live performances, between DJ sets, pop and rock, take place several times a week. You will find all the information on their website, with the possibility to buy your tickets online. The hall can accommodate up to 300 people and the building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh himself.

One of the oldest pubs in the city owes its name to one of the most mysterious creatures in the Highlands, unless tonight to the legend of the great white stag that would have disarmed King David I during a hunting trip in 1128, without hurting him. Before disappearing, a silver cross appeared on the animal's forehead, between its woods.... The pub, which dates back to 1516, serves an excellent haggis and one offers a fairly large choice of whiskies. Every evening from 9pm, musical groups come to warm up the atmosphere until late at night.

A huge classic of Fort William, the Grog & Gruel is popular in premises, hikers and visitors. In a very traditional setting, we come to drink good real ales at the end of the day, after hiking or visiting program. It is also possible to eat simple dishes, with the usual burgers, steaks, fish & chips and peaks, but also more original things such as pasta, pizzas and Mexican recipes. The floor welcomes the restaurant, while the bar is on the ground floor.