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Bramble Bar & Lounge

16A Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JE, Scotland (New Town)
0131 226 6343
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Ranked #447 of 1,356 restaurants in Edinburgh
Cuisines: Café, Bar
Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: New Town
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours
Neighbourhood: New Town
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This bar is awesome!! Really hidden away, cosy underground bar. The cocktails are fantastic! I will definitely be going back to this Bar when I am in Edinburgh.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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15 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I visited Bramble for the first time this weekend & wow what a lovely little place. I stayed in Edinburgh last year for just under a week and must have walked past Bramble at least daily without noticing it was there - now I will make sure I visit each time I'm in Edinburgh. Once you find it (basement level... More

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Athens, Attiki, Greece
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Bramble is an absolutely cosy Cocktail Bar that you need to visit once you travel/live in Edinbra! The Cocktails are really unsual and tastefull! All Cocktails are served in extreme ways, for example you can have your cocktail in a porcelain tea cup, and there is always around a strong smell of fresh lemon and mint. The prices are great... More

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scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I visited here a couple of weeks ago and its a great little place. Cocktails are quite pricey but very much worth it. The bar staff are lovely. I will definitely be going back again.

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

My daughter and myself were recommended to try Bramble and were glad we did last Friday. The cocktails are very unusual and the place is quaint although a bit difficult to find but once in it was great would go again and take friends.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Wasn't even sure how to rate Bramble as in my opinion the cocktails are fantastic and all the staff are friendly and vivacious BAR ONE - the Australian. Came here for a couple of lovely drinks after a meal with friends and he literally ruined the night with his arrogance, rudeness and disgusting attitude. It's a real shame as everything... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My boyfriend and I stopped in to Bramble while we were visiting Edinburgh as it was recommended by a friend of his. We found it a little hard to find as it is a basement bar and doesn't have a large sign etc. so I would suggest some Google map research before you go. When we entered we were greeted... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Really nice little cocktail bar, hidden away down a stair on Queen Street... Staff very knowledgable which is reflected in the cocktails served. Decor is simple and comfortable

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

This bar is probably tucked away because the bar staff have no social skills and should be kept as far away from the general public as possible. A small bar like this depends on the staff to create an atmosphere and vibe, the atmosphere here was heavy with superiority and contempt. I visited with 9 friends for a pre dinner... More

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St Andrews, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Everything about this bar was perfect.. except walking past, knowing that people had said it was hard to find!! The atmosphere was lovely, music at just the right level. The cocktails were great, the purple bird was incredible. The staff were lovely and it was perfect for a date night!

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