Good Brothers
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
Good Brothers is worth choosing for a wine-first Edinburgh evening, especially if the group wants conversation over a louder cocktail plan. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition is the main trust signal; for food-led plans, Cafe St Honore is a better fit, while Bramble or Lucky Liquor Co suit cocktail-focused nights.
About Good Brothers
Use Good Brothers as a direct Edinburgh option when the verified basics fit your plan: casual dress, clearly listed opening hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The available verified information does not support claims about a specific cuisine, menu format, seating setup, prices, reservations, or a particular neighbourhood beyond Edinburgh, so the safest read is practical rather than over-specific.
For groups, the decision should be based on timing and expectations. Good Brothers is open 3–10 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–11 PM Thursday to Saturday, 12–7 PM Sunday. If those hours suit the plan, it can sit naturally on a shortlist with other Edinburgh options such as The Bon Vivant, Bramble, Lucky Liquor Co, Six Degrees North, Cafe St Honore, depending on what else the evening needs.
Pick this for a casual Edinburgh visit with verified wine recognition
The clearest external signal for Good Brothers is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That supports describing it as a wine-relevant Edinburgh venue, but it does not verify specific claims about the depth of the list, producers, prices, food, service style, or booking difficulty. Treat the listing as a useful signal, not as proof of a particular experience.
For visitors comparing categories, start with Pearl's Edinburgh bars guide rather than treating this like a fully documented restaurant booking. If dinner is the anchor, Pearl's Edinburgh restaurants guide may be more useful; if the night is part of a wider trip, pair it with Pearl's Edinburgh hotels guide.
How to use it with a group
For two people or a small group, Good Brothers is easiest to assess around the verified opening times. Monday to Wednesday are evening-only from 3–10 PM, Thursday to Saturday run 12–11 PM, Sunday is 12–7 PM. Those hours make the Thursday-to-Saturday window the broadest, while Sunday requires an earlier plan.
If the group is comparing options, keep the comparison simple and factual. Good Brothers has casual dress and verified Star Wine List recognition. The Bon Vivant, Bramble, Lucky Liquor Co, Six Degrees North, Cafe St Honore are other named Edinburgh options to consider, but the verified information here does not establish which is better for food, cocktails, beer, reservations, outdoor seating, or price.
Planning details
- Location
- 34 Northumberland St, Edinburgh EH3 6LS, United Kingdom
- Website
- goodbrothers.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 131 285 8003
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Good Brothers occupies a subterranean wine‑focused niche in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, and its vibe leans toward quiet, considered drinking. The basement, cellar‑format space foregrounds bottles rather than theatrical service, so the atmosphere reads intimate and sophisticated rather than buzzy. Sandstone terraces and residential streets around Northumberland Street reinforce a classic, historic backdrop; the bar settles into a slower pace that encourages lingering over a bottle or two. It feels like a tucked-away specialist where the décor and setting defer to the wine list, making conversation and careful tasting the chief attractions.
Best For
This is a destination for people who want to focus on wine rather than cocktails or late‑night revelry. It works especially well for solo visitors and local professionals who browse during the daytime or step in at lunchtime for a more considered alternative to a pub meal. The format also suits anyone seeking a quieter, intimate outing where bottles and producers take centre stage—regulars and those researching wine selections find it especially rewarding. It is less about high‑volume service and more about taking time with the list.
Ordering Tips
Treat Good Brothers like a specialist merchant rather than a conventional bar: come ready to browse. The daytime shop logic encourages unhurried perusal of the list, so visit during the day or lunch hour if you want space and time to explore without a timed reservation. The venue is bottle‑led, so expect selections centred on producers and regions rather than cocktail options. If you prefer a relaxed, contemplative tasting or need time to compare bottles, plan your visit around the quieter daytime service when browsing is easiest.
Planning details
Location
34 Northumberland St, Edinburgh EH3 6LS, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants cocktails instead of wine, choose Bramble or Lucky Liquor Co. If the plan needs to work for mixed drink preferences, The Bon Vivant is the safer fallback.
If food is the main event, move the plan toward Cafe St Honore. If beer is the group's priority, Six Degrees North is the cleaner choice.
Bar context
How Good Brothers compares in Edinburgh
Good Brothers is the wine-led pick in this set, so it makes the clearest sense for a date or a group of four that wants bottles and conversation. Bramble is the better choice for a cocktail-first night, but it is less useful if the group wants a calmer, wine-focused plan. Lucky Liquor Co also points more toward cocktails than wine, so choose it when the drinks format matters more than settling in over a bottle.
For broader appeal, The Bon Vivant is the safer all-rounder: better for mixed groups where not everyone is there for wine. Cafe St Honore is the more food-led comparison, so it makes more sense when dinner is the anchor rather than drinks. Good Brothers sits between those uses: more focused than a general bar, less formal than a restaurant-led evening.
Six Degrees North is the practical alternative for beer drinkers. If the group is split between wine and beer, choose based on the majority preference rather than trying to make one venue do both jobs. Good Brothers is easiest to recommend when the table already knows it wants wine.
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Compare Good Brothers
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Good Brothers | Edinburgh | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Bramble | Edinburgh | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 Global Bars · #3Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1772016 World's 50 Best Bars · #472014 World's 50 Best Bars · #322013 World's 50 Best Bars · #322012 World's 50 Best Bars · #102011 World's 50 Best Bars · #142010 World's 50 Best Bars · #252009 World's 50 Best Bars · #7 |
| Six Degrees North | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Cafe St Honore | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| The Bon Vivant | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Lucky Liquor Co | Edinburgh | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Brothers good for a date?
It can be a sensible Edinburgh date option if the verified basics fit: casual dress, Star Wine List recognition in 2026, opening hours that run as late as 11 PM Thursday to Saturday. The verified information here does not confirm a specific seating style, menu, price point, or reservation policy.
What's the crowd like at Good Brothers?
The verified information does not establish a specific crowd profile. What is confirmed is that Good Brothers is in Edinburgh, has a casual dress code, is recognised by Star Wine List in 2026.
What's the best time to go to Good Brothers?
Use the opening hours to choose. Good Brothers is open 3–10 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–11 PM Thursday to Saturday, 12–7 PM Sunday. Thursday through Saturday offer the broadest verified opening window.
