Heads & Tales

4.7

147 Reviews

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Edinburgh's hidden cocktail bar, tucked away just across the road from Princes Street. Not easily noticed, and not easily forgotten.

Heads & Tales is a unique underground venue located down the stairs and behind a non-suspecting wooden door. Located within you can see our two Edinburgh Gin stills Flora and Caledonia.

We are all about cool cocktails that look great and taste even better. Try our extensive range of gin cocktails, or go for one of our popular 'traitor' cocktails. Not sure what to have? Let our bartenders know what you're into and they'll be able to knock something up just for you.

🐶 Dog-friendly
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Scottish, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am
Phone number
0131 656 2811
Website
http://www.headsandtalesbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1a Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD
Neighborhood
Westend
Parking details
None
Public transit
10 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station, 20 minute walk from Waverley Train Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wine

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What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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147 Reviews

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sandra
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely exceptional, amazing drinks & service , our server was brilliant , given perfect advice on drinks etc. Reasonably priced .
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Jennifer
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Recommended online to book so a group of us could meet up for drinks, we had our own area which was fab but it was close to the door so unfortunately we all had to keep our coats on! Service was very slow and had to seek out someone to take 2nd order which took forever. I saying that staff were pleasant . Cocktails tasty but expensive. Would try again but with smaller group and try seating further into the place where might be warmer and access to table service
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Susan
Aberdeen
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Edinburgh cocktail festival bands so went to try their signature cocktail which was lovely. We tried a few gins off the menu and the waitress and waiters gave us great recommendations on what to try. Service was prompt and they were all very friendly and attentive. Lovely bar which I didn't know was there but will definitely return to.
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Les
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in we were transported to an exquisite ambience with nooks and crannies…. The staff were amazingly friendly and very knowledgeable about the different gins on offer plus they were also up for a challenge to create a “special” cocktail of your own design - we loved the venue, staff and of course the array of different gins “”:)
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MWZY
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did not know what to expect here as it was our first time to a gin bar. Jade, part of the staff, was super helpful. The selection of gin options was huge and the food was better than expected for bar food. We had a great time and easily recommend this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Heads and Tales is a hidden gem. The cocktails are fantastic and the service is outstanding. Thanks to Kyle, especially, who looked after us so well all evening. We will be back very soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Inverness
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my sister here to celebrate her 30th birthday and was welcomed with a Prosecco and great service. Everyone was very accommodating and helped with questions we had. Great time and great drinks. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and offered special cocktail menu. Would return
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This review is for Forage & Chatter NOT Heads & Tales. Great locally-sourced food restaurant in Edinburgh’s West End area. Food was delicious and portions were good. The vegemite-type spread for the bread was a tasty alternate to butter. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening and would highly recommend. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, directing us to cocktails. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious.
Heads & TalesResponded on March 26, 2024
Hi there, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm delighted to read you enjoyed the cocktails our staff have created for you. We hope to see you again soon to try some more. Kindest regards Team Heads & Tales
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Heads & Tales is rated 4.7 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

1a Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD

Additional information

Neighborhood
Westend
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–3:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Scottish, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
10 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station, 20 minute walk from Waverley Train Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wine

Website
http://www.headsandtalesbar.com/
Phone number
0131 656 2811

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