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The pub’s story
Whiski Bar & Restaurant is a modern independent whisky-and-food stop at 119 High Street, rather than an inherited historic pub. Trade sources and the operator’s own archive place its launch in 2007 under Gary and Anne Still; a contemporary licensing record already lists Whiski at this address that autumn. In 2011 it won the DRAM Whisky Bar of the Year award as the group opened Whiski Rooms nearby. Today it is built around more than 300 Scotch malts, all-day Scottish food and free traditional music every evening. This is the practical choice for a late Royal Mile dram with a full meal rather than a museum-piece interior. The setting is busy and visitor-facing, but the venue keeps walk-in space, has level street access and runs later than the kitchen. Whisky tastings are offered through its sister venue, Whiski Rooms.
What to notice
- 01
Free traditional music runs every night, but arrive early for the best chance of a walk-in table.
- 02
Food is served all day until 22:00; the bar remains open later.
- 03
Official hours: Mon. Fri 10:00-01:00; Sat. Sun 09:00-01:00. The venue is closed on Christmas Day.
The time rail
The building, the pub and its interior may date from different periods. The timeline keeps documented dates separate from tradition.
Industry and operator sources place the opening of Whiski Bar & Restaurant on the Royal Mile in 2007.
A contemporary City licensing-list extract records Whiski at 119 High Street, held by Omni Taverns.
The venue’s early blog documents Whiski Bar trading on the Royal Mile and promoting its whisky programme.
The operator reported that Whiski won DRAM Whisky Bar of the Year 2011.
Whiski Rooms opened as the group’s second venue, adding an adjoining tasting and retail offer nearby.
Whiski Bar continues at 119 High Street with daily Scottish food, 300-plus whiskies and nightly traditional music.
Sources & confidence
The official Whiski pages support current address, access, 300-plus whisky offer, all-day food, nightly free traditional music and exact weekly hours. The 2007 opening is explicitly treated as the operator group’s history.
Research reviewed
- Whiski Bar Edinburgh – Scotch Whisky, Scottish Food & Live MusicWhiski Barofficial
SupportsCurrent independent venue identity, 300-plus whiskies, nightly music and weekly opening hours.
- Contact Us | Whiski Bar & Restaurant in Edinburgh, Royal MileWhiski Barofficial
SupportsCurrent address, detailed opening and kitchen times, booking policy and accessibility information.
- Whiski Bar archive: June 2011Whiski Bararchive
SupportsThe operator’s 2011 award announcement and Whiski Rooms launch chronology.
- The Whiski ShopScotchWhisky.comspecialist
Supports2007 opening history for Whiski Bar and the 2011 Whiski Rooms follow-up.
- Edinburgh licensing-list extract, October 2007Marchmont and Sciennes Community Councilarchive
SupportsContemporary listing of Whiski at 119 High Street and its licence holder.
- Whiski Bar & RestaurantForever Edinburgheditorial
SupportsCurrent tourism listing, address, music identity and opening-hours cross-check.
