The Raging Bull 161 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9AA

"Best cocktails and very friendly staff. Like the ambience of the bar as well as friendly put zero pressure or never appear to be in a hurry. Cocktails were amazing! Certainly one of the best places we have visited."

"Came here for New Years for their espresso martini selection and it was worth it! The service was amazing and they had a vast selection of espresso martinis and a few twists (gingerbread, white chocolate, even popcorn syrup..) and they were really good! They have classic cocktails as well as signature cocktails that are not espresso martinis and they were really good!"

"Great bar! Lovely chilled atmosphere, the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktails! Funky quirky decor. We walked in and managed to get a table for 3 downstairs. Delicious cocktails too! Granny Smith and lost in the woods are spot on if you like a sour cocktail! A little pricey but expected. Would recommend!"

"Standard rules for checking out a new bar. A daiquiri and an old fashioned will always expose the half arsed bartender who can only operate while hiding behind cranberry juice and sugar syrup. Daiquiri made with discarded banana rum and one of the summertime old fashioned on the menu. Both very nice indeed, the daiquiri was well balanced, and the old fashioned is intelligently put together. My only minor criticisms would be I prefer just demerera syrup for a daiquiri; and the old fashioned, while clever and well constructed would be better served being served slightly under diluted so that it can develop in the glass slowly over the course of consuming it. I find 3 or 4 turns is all it needs before it hits the glass. It's nice to see bartenders who still enjoy their craft. Thanks for a lovely sipper. Barry"

"Loved this bar. The music was great, decor was really interesting and the lighting and atmosphere was cosy but lively at the same time and drinks were delicious. The drinks menu was extensive without being overwhelming and the ones we had were really good - Autumn Sour, Pumpkin Spice Latte Espresso Martini and the Marzipan Espresso Martini. Service was great, super friendly and attentive but our particular highlight was how helpful they were for vegans - they have a vegan coffee liqueur alternative to use in their espresso martini menu instead of the standard Kahlua, and the servers were really knowledgeable of their ingredients so could point out other alternatives for us. This was really appreciated as a lot of bars show either a lack of understanding or lack of interest when it comes to vegan alcohol so for this reason alone we’d rate it really highly. Add that to the great drinks, atmosphere and service and our whole time there was really enjoyable. Must visit if you’re in Edinburgh!"