Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
100Pearl PointsGin-first, late-night
About Heads & Tales Gin Bar
A practical pick for gin-led drinks in central Edinburgh, especially for a date, birthday drink, or late stop after dinner. Choose Heads & Tales Gin Bar when the group wants a defined spirit focus; skip it for beer, wine, or a meal-led evening.
Heads & Tales Gin Bar is an Edinburgh evening bar to shortlist when the practical details fit your night: it opens from 5 PM Tuesday to Sunday, closes at 1 AM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and stays open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday, and the dress code is smart casual.
Because only limited verified details are available, plan around what is confirmed rather than assuming a full restaurant-style visit, a specific menu, or a particular seating setup. If your evening needs a different style of stop, compare it with Edinburgh options such as Panda & Sons, Teuchters, The Caley Bar, Whighams Wine Cellars, or Le Di Van.
Choose it for an Edinburgh evening bar plan
This is easiest to recommend when the timing and dress code work for your plans. Heads & Tales Gin Bar is open late across most of the week, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a practical Edinburgh option for drinks after dinner or for a later start, provided the group is comfortable with a smart-casual setting.
For planning, check the day carefully: Monday is closed, while Tuesday through Sunday all begin at 5 PM. For broader planning, use Our full Edinburgh bars guide, Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide, and Our full Edinburgh hotels guide.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need a confirmed lunch option, a published food format, outdoor seating, happy-hour details, or other specifics that are not verified here. The confirmed information is limited to Edinburgh, opening hours, and a smart-casual dress code. If you are still comparing Edinburgh bars, consider Panda & Sons, Teuchters, The Caley Bar, Whighams Wine Cellars, or Le Di Van depending on the kind of evening you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heads & Tales Gin Bar good for groups?
The verified details do not confirm group capacity, seating style, or booking arrangements. What is confirmed is that Heads & Tales Gin Bar is in Edinburgh, has a smart-casual dress code, opens from 5 PM Tuesday to Sunday, and closes late. For comparison, you may also look at Whighams Wine Cellars or Panda & Sons when planning an Edinburgh drinks night.
Is Heads & Tales Gin Bar open late?
Yes. Heads & Tales Gin Bar opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday. It closes at 1 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and at 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday.
Does Heads & Tales Gin Bar have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified details. Plan based on the confirmed information only: Heads & Tales Gin Bar is in Edinburgh, opens from 5 PM Tuesday to Sunday, and has a smart-casual dress code. If outdoor seating is important, check directly before visiting; The Caley Bar is another Edinburgh option to compare.
Does Heads & Tales Gin Bar have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not confirmed in the verified information. The confirmed planning details are the opening hours, Edinburgh location, and smart-casual dress code. If price promotions matter, check directly before you go, or compare with Le Di Van or Teuchters for another Edinburgh drinks plan.
Location
1a Rutland St, Edinburgh EH1 2AD, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Compare Heads & Tales Gin Bar
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Heads & Tales Gin Bar | Easy |
| The Caley Bar | Unknown |
| Whighams Wine Cellars | Unknown |
| Le Di Van | Unknown |
| Teuchters | Unknown |
| Panda & Sons | Unknown |
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Also Consider
- The Caley Bar, Notable alternative
- Whighams Wine Cellars, Notable alternative
- Le Di Van, Notable alternative
- Teuchters, Notable alternative
- Panda & Sons, Notable alternative
How it compares in Edinburgh
Choose Heads & Tales Gin Bar when gin is the point of the night. The Caley Bar is the safer hotel-bar choice for a polished, lower-risk meeting place, while Whighams Wine Cellars is the better fit when the table wants wine rather than a spirit-led order.
For atmosphere, Teuchters reads more pub-like and casual, so it suits mixed groups who do not want cocktails to dominate the night. Le Di Van is the easier cross-shop for wine-bar energy. Heads & Tales is more specific: better for gin drinkers, less useful for guests who want a broad drinks brief.
If the priority is a cocktail-room experience, Panda & Sons is the stronger alternative for drinkers who care more about cocktail theatre and bar identity than about gin as a category. For easier planning and a direct spirit focus, Heads & Tales is the simpler call.
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