SCOTCH
Greenside, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
A good Edinburgh pick when whisky education matters more than bar-hopping energy. SCOTCH is strongest as a guided tasting experience, especially the regional whisky formats and the longer food-pairing option, with a polished, hushed room that suits conversation. Skip it if the plan is mainly cocktails or a loud late-night stop.
About SCOTCH
SCOTCH is a venue in Edinburgh with evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, and a listed price of $60 per person.
Use SCOTCH as an Edinburgh option when the timing and dress code fit your plans. It opens at 4 PM from Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Friday and Saturday. Closing is 11:30 PM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Choose the timing that fits your evening
The most grounded planning detail is the schedule. Monday through Thursday and Sunday are evening-only, running from 4 PM to 11:30 PM. Friday and Saturday offer a slightly earlier start, from 3 PM to 12 AM, which gives more flexibility if you want to place SCOTCH before or after other Edinburgh plans.
The price is $60 per person. Because no specific menu, tasting, drinks, or food format is here, it is best to treat that figure as the practical price reference rather than assuming a particular experience is included.
The value is in confirmed practical fit
SCOTCH’s confirmed details are useful for planning: Edinburgh location, $60-per-person price point, evening and late-evening hours, and smart-casual dress. Those facts make it easier to decide whether it belongs in your itinerary without relying on claims about the venue’s format or specialties.
If you are comparing options in Edinburgh, keep the decision simple: choose SCOTCH when the price, hours, and dress code match the kind of evening you want. For anything more specific, such as menus, drinks, accessibility, dietary accommodation, reservations, or service style, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Who should book, and who should skip
Consider SCOTCH if you want an Edinburgh venue with later hours and a smart-casual expectation, and if the $60-per-person price point fits your plans. It is most practical for an evening visit rather than lunch, since the hours begin at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Skip or double-check before booking if your plans depend on a specific cuisine, tasting format, seating style, cocktail program, dietary accommodation, take-out, delivery, or named award recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
- Website
- roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/dining/scotch
- Phone
- +44 131 524 7142
Venue details
Ambiance
A quietly luxurious, oak‑panelled room with tartan and tweed accents, soft lighting, and plush seating, creating a hushed, club‑like atmosphere ideal for contemplative whisky tasting and relaxed conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
1 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom · Directions
roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/dining/scotch
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the plan needs a more dedicated bar night, cross-shop Lady Libertine or Lamplighters. If the brief is a polished hotel setting, compare Palm Court and The Register Club before committing.
Bar context
How it compares in Edinburgh
Choose SCOTCH when central location and ease matter more than chasing a specialist cocktail room. Palm Court and The Register Club are the natural cross-shops for readers who want a similarly polished setting, while SCOTCH is the cleaner pick when the evening is already built around Princes Street.
Lady Libertine and Lamplighters make more sense if the bar itself is the main plan rather than a stop before or after something else. W Lounge is the better comparison for a higher-energy hotel-lounge feel. With no verified price or menu detail here, value comes down to convenience, setting, and how much travel time the group wants to spend between plans.
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Unlock the full SCOTCH guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare SCOTCH
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTCH | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Palm Court | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| The Register Club | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Lady Libertine | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Lamplighters | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| W Lounge | Edinburgh | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCOTCH open late?
Yes. SCOTCH is open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, it is open until 11:30 PM.
What's the best time to go to SCOTCH?
Go earlier in the evening if you want more time within the hours. SCOTCH opens at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Friday and Saturday. The price is $60 per person.
What is SCOTCH known for?
The details for SCOTCH are its Edinburgh location, $60-per-person price point, smart-casual dress code, and evening to late-evening hours.
