Smith and Gertrude
Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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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, pre-dinner glasses rather than large groups or budget-led planning.
About Smith and Gertrude
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, 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, 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, Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 26 Hamilton Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5AU, United Kingdom
- Website
- smithandgertrude.com
- Phone
- +44 131 629 6280
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Smith and Gertrude reads like Stockbridge’s sitting room: a low-key, neighbourhood wine bar that prioritises familiarity over fuss. The room feels like a local anchor rather than a tourist draw—regulars and residents make up the evening crowd, and the place rewards repeat visits. The wine list is serious without being ceremonial, with a curated, international selection that signals a thoughtful, sophisticated tone. It’s quietly charming and intentionally approachable: the emphasis is on drinking well in a relaxed setting rather than staging a theatrical tasting experience.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot for people who live or spend time in Stockbridge: after-work drop-ins, solo visitors, and small gatherings of friends who appreciate good wine without ceremony. It isn’t positioned as a formal tasting room or destination that needs advance booking; instead, the bar functions as a daily go-to where regulars 'know what they want' and return for familiar bottles or new discoveries. It’s ideal for an easy evening focused on wine and conversation rather than a full restaurant dinner service.
Ordering Tips
Smith and Gertrude offers clear, flexible ways to drink: commit to a full bottle, order by the glass, or try a wine-and-cheese flight—the latter is singled out as particularly fitting for neighbourhood visits. The venue doubles as a bottle shop, so you can also purchase wines to take home. It operates as a walk-in wine bar, so you don’t need a reservation; arrive with an open mind, explore the considered international selection, and opt for a flight if you want guided tasting without formality.
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Bar context
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, The Last Word for cocktails.
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Compare Smith and Gertrude
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Smith and Gertrude | Edinburgh | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Last Word | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Six Degrees North | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| The Scran & Scallie | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| One-20 | Edinburgh | No published awards |
| Gamma Transport Division | Edinburgh | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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, 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, Sunday is 1–10 PM. Friday and Saturday give the widest confirmed opening window.
