Part III: The Whisky Economy
Whisky Tourism
The best whisky pubs, bars, tours, and hotels across Scotland and the UK.
Edinburgh
The Bow Bar
80 West Bow, EH1 2HH
Over 300 whiskies, traditional pub atmosphere
SMWS Members' Room
28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX
Exclusive single cask bottlings, members only
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Close, EH1 1ND
Extensive whisky collection, cocktails
Whiski Rooms
4-7 North Bank Street, EH1 2LP
400+ whiskies, whisky flights
The Tipsy Midgie
55 Grassmarket, EH1 2HJ
Quirky whisky bar in the heart of Grassmarket
Advocaat
7 Hunter Square, EH1 1QW
Cocktail and whisky bar near the Royal Mile
Glasgow
The Pot Still
154 Hope Street, G2 2TH
Over 700 whiskies, family-run since 1867
The Ben Nevis Bar
1147 Argyle Street, G3 8ND
Traditional Glasgow pub, extensive whisky selection
Oran Mor Whisky Bar
731-735 Great Western Road, G12 8QX
Converted church, impressive collection
Speyside
The Quaich Bar, Craigellachie Hotel
Craigellachie, AB38 9SR
Over 1,000 whiskies
The Mash Tun
8 Broomfield Square, Aberlour, AB38 9QP
400+ whiskies, heart of Speyside
Islay
The Islay Hotel
Port Ellen, PA42 7AW
Extensive Islay whisky selection
Lochside Hotel
Shore Street, Bowmore, PA43 7LB
All Islay distillery whiskies
London
Milroy's of Soho
3 Greek Street, W1D 4NX
Whisky bar and shop, rare bottlings
Boisdale of Canary Wharf
Cabot Place, E14 4QT
Scottish restaurant, extensive collection
Must-Visit Experiences
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill, Edinburgh
Interactive educational experience on the Royal Mile with the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky.
Clachaig Inn
Glencoe, Ballachulish
Over 300 whiskies in a stunning mountain setting in the heart of the Highlands.
Fiddler's
Drummond Street, Inverness
Traditional Highland pub with an excellent whisky selection.