
Bar 1819
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Why go
Bar 1819 is worth choosing for a calm, polished Edinburgh date drink rather than a high-intensity cocktail night. Its strength is convenience: a central hotel-lounge setting with cocktails, whisky, wine, and light bites, suited to conversation and an easy second stop.
About Bar 1819
Bar 1819 is a venue listing in Edinburgh with a typical spend of about $40 per person. The confirmed practical details are direct: it is open late every day, and the dress code is smart casual. That makes it a listing to read first as a planning note: useful for timing, budget expectations, and what to wear, rather than as a place to judge by unconfirmed specifics.
A late-opening Edinburgh option with smart-casual expectations
Bar 1819 is best approached through the details that are confirmed rather than through assumptions about its format or menu. The available information confirms the city, the typical price, the opening hours, and the dress code. Those may sound like simple facts, but they are the facts that shape whether a venue works in a real itinerary, especially when the order of the evening can matter as much as the destination itself.
For planning, the most useful point is the late schedule. Bar 1819 is open from 9 am to 1 am Monday through Saturday, and from 9 am to 12 am on Sunday. The daily opening pattern gives it flexibility across the week, while the later closing times make it easier to consider after other plans. Smart casual dress is listed, so it is a better fit for visitors who want to look put-together without treating the evening as formal. In practical terms, that means avoiding an underdressed approach, while not needing to plan for a strict level of formality.
What is confirmed before you go
The price is about $40 per person. That figure is best used as a broad expectation for planning rather than a promise about what any individual visit will cost. Specific details about food, drinks, service style, seating, or reservations are not included in the confirmed venue data, so avoid building a plan around those assumptions. If those details are important to your group, treat this listing as a starting point and make any final decision only after confirming the points that matter most to you.
If you are comparing it with other options in the city, use Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide for dining research before deciding where Bar 1819 fits into the evening. That comparison is especially helpful if your plans depend on a specific meal structure, a particular atmosphere, or a clearer sense of what will be served, since those are not stated in the confirmed information here.
Who should choose it, and who should look elsewhere
Choose Bar 1819 if the confirmed details match your needs: Edinburgh, late daily hours, smart casual dress, and an expected spend of about $40 per person. It is especially useful when those practical points matter more than claims about a venue’s menu, awards, or format. In other words, this is a sensible option to keep on the shortlist when timing and dress code are the deciding factors, and when you are comfortable making plans from a limited but clear set of confirmed details.
Look elsewhere if you need confirmed details that are not available here, such as a specific cuisine, outdoor seating, a particular drinks focus, or a full meal format. Those are all details that can meaningfully change whether a venue suits a night out, and they should not be assumed from this listing alone. For broader Edinburgh research, use Our full Edinburgh bars guide. For a wider trip plan, also see Our full Edinburgh hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 23-27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG
- Website
- apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/edinburgh/restaurants/bar-1819
- Phone
- 0131 523 1819
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and refined cocktail bar and lounge within a Georgian-style hotel setting, with a stylish, modern design suited to relaxing, catching up and unwinding.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- Dubbel Malted Old Fashioned
- Negroni au Chocolat
- Praline Espresso
- Watermellow Gimlet
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- Getting there
- 23-27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG
Planning details
Location
23-27 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG · Directions
apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/edinburgh/restaurants/bar-1819
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bar 1819 have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information is not included in the venue details. The confirmed price is about $40 per person.
Is Bar 1819 good for a date?
It may suit a date if the confirmed details fit your plan: Edinburgh, smart casual dress, and late daily hours.
Do I need a reservation at Bar 1819?
Reservation information is not included in the venue details. Check directly with Bar 1819 before making firm plans.
Does Bar 1819 have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not included in the venue details, so do not make plans that depend on it without checking directly.
Is Bar 1819 worth the prices?
That depends on whether the confirmed details match what you want. Bar 1819 is listed at about $40 per person, with smart casual dress and late hours in Edinburgh.
Is the food good at Bar 1819?
Is Bar 1819 open late?
Yes. Bar 1819 is open until 1 am Monday through Saturday, and until 12 am on Sunday.















