Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Smith and Gertrude

100Pearl Points

Wine-first pick

About Smith and Gertrude

Smith and Gertrude is worth shortlisting when the night is wine-led and conversation matters more than cocktails or a full dinner format. Star Wine List 2026 gives it a useful trust signal in Edinburgh, but the fit is narrower than an all-purpose bar: choose it for dates, catch-ups, and pre-dinner glasses rather than large groups or budget-led planning.

Star Wine List 2026 is the clearest verified signal for Smith and Gertrude in Edinburgh. Treat it as a useful option when that recognition matters to your plans, rather than as a venue with verified details for a full dinner plan, cocktail crawl, beer session, or late-night party.

The strongest verified reason to choose it is that Star Wine List recognition. Beyond that, the confirmed public details are limited: Smith and Gertrude is in Edinburgh, has a casual dress code, and opens Wednesday to Sunday with later hours on Friday and Saturday. If you are building a broader Edinburgh eating itinerary, use Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide before committing the whole evening here.

Choose it for a wine-recognised Edinburgh stop

For first-timers, the decision is simple: go if Star Wine List recognition is a meaningful cue for your plans. That does not automatically make it the right choice for every group. The verified information does not confirm a full menu, pricing, seating format, booking policy, outdoor seating, or other service details, so avoid building a plan around specifics that are not confirmed.

The opening hours are useful for planning. Smith and Gertrude is closed Monday and Tuesday, open 4–11 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 1 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday, and 1–10 PM on Sunday. For a broader map, Our full Edinburgh bars guide is the better planning tool.

How to decide between this and other options

Pick Smith and Gertrude when you want an Edinburgh venue with a confirmed Star Wine List 2026 mention and a casual dress code. Do not pick it as the default for guests who need confirmed pricing, a specific food format, outdoor seating, or another clearly documented service detail before arrival.

For city-wide planning, Our full Edinburgh hotels guide can help with the rest of the trip. If you are comparing other named options, keep the brief specific: The Scran & Scallie, The Last Word, Gamma Transport Division, One-20, or Six Degrees North may be worth considering depending on what you want from the evening. For this specific booking, the grounded verdict is narrow: Smith and Gertrude is an Edinburgh venue with casual dress, confirmed opening hours, and Star Wine List 2026 recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Smith and Gertrude have happy hour deals?

Happy hour deals are not confirmed in the verified details. Treat Smith and Gertrude as an Edinburgh venue with Star Wine List 2026 recognition, not as a discount-driven stop unless you confirm pricing directly before you go.

Does Smith and Gertrude have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified details. The grounded information is that Smith and Gertrude is in Edinburgh, has a casual dress code, and operates Wednesday to Sunday.

Is Smith and Gertrude good for a date?

It can be a sensible choice if your plan is based on an Edinburgh venue with Star Wine List 2026 recognition and a casual dress code. If you need a different kind of night, compare it with The Scran & Scallie or other Edinburgh dining options.

Is the food good at Smith and Gertrude?

The verified details do not confirm a menu, cuisine, chef, pricing, or food format. The safest grounded reason to consider Smith and Gertrude is its Star Wine List 2026 recognition and confirmed Edinburgh opening hours.

Is Smith and Gertrude open late?

Yes on some nights, but not every night. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open until 11 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and until 10 PM on Sunday.

What's the best time to go to Smith and Gertrude?

Use the verified hours to plan: Wednesday and Thursday are 4–11 PM, Friday and Saturday are 1 PM–12 AM, and Sunday is 1–10 PM. Friday and Saturday give the widest confirmed opening window.

Do I need a reservation at Smith and Gertrude?

A reservation policy is not confirmed in the verified details. If timing matters, especially on Friday or Saturday, check directly before you go; The Last Word is another option to consider if your plans change.

Location

26 Hamilton Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5AU, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Compare Smith and Gertrude

Quick Value Check: Smith and Gertrude

Venue
Smith and Gertrude
The Last Word
Six Degrees North
The Scran & Scallie
One-20
Gamma Transport Division

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

The Last Word, Notable alternative
Six Degrees North, Notable alternative
The Scran & Scallie, Notable alternative
One-20, Notable alternative
Gamma Transport Division, Notable alternative

Against The Last Word, Smith and Gertrude is the better call when wine is the priority rather than a classic cocktail-bar evening. The Last Word is the more natural cross-shop for mixed-drink drinkers; Smith and Gertrude makes more sense for a date or small group that wants the bottle list to carry the night.

Six Degrees North is the clearer pick for beer-led value and a more casual drinking plan. The Scran & Scallie is the stronger option when food is central to the booking. Choose Smith and Gertrude when the meal can be secondary and the wine choice is the reason for going.

One-20 and Gamma Transport Division are better kept as alternatives if availability, location, or group mood pushes you away from Stockbridge. For easiest decision-making, use this split: Smith and Gertrude for wine focus, Six Degrees North for beer, The Scran & Scallie for food, and The Last Word for cocktails.