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EXPLORERS’ BOTHY BAR
The Explorers’ Bothy Bar
Please note that the Explorers' Bothy bar is temporarily closed. We look forward to welcoming you back to Explorers' Bothy bar when we reopen in future. In the meantime you can visit our 1820 rooftop bar for world-class cocktails, drams & locally-sourced cuisine.
Taste the most sought-after whiskies from across Scotland, with over 150 special bottles and one of a kind cask editions available. Treat your tastebuds and visit us for delicious drams, cocktails and accompaniments with a twist.
sought-after whiskies
Over 150 special bottles and one-of-a-kind cask editions for the whisky connoisseur to explore.
award-winning mixologists
Tailor-made whisky cocktails and drinks menus crafted by our award winning head bartender.
artistic expressions
The space features a signature centrepiece sculpture and artwork from Scottish landscape artist Scott Naismith, completing the sensory experience.
locally sourced foods
Our expansive whisky portfolio is paired with locally-sourced, traditional Scottish foods and light bites reimagined with a modern, global twist.
Locally-sourced foods from our world class chefs
Explorers’ Bothy offers the most sought-after whiskies from across Scotland, with over 150 special bottles and one of a kind cask editions on offer. A pre-booked whisky tasking experience by day and public whisky themed bar by night, you will be taken on a journey to explore and discover new lifelong favourites or bespoke tailor-made whisky cocktails in Edinburgh. Treat your tastebuds and visit us for delicious drams, cocktails and accompaniments with a twist. Explore our luxurious food menu served in the Explorers' Bothy bar. From land and sea to herbivorous, we can cater for dietary requirements and expertly pair your dishes with the perfect drink.
Whiskies you won't find anywhere else
Whether it's to relax and unwind or gear up for your night ahead, the Explorers' Bothy is just the place to do it. With whiskies you can't get anywhere else in the world, it just so happens you can do both at Johnnie Walker Princes Street, with views of Edinburgh’s New Town.
WHISKY
EXPLORERS
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BOTHY
If you're eager to appraise the liquid landscape of Scotland within the historic environs of Edinburgh, our rooftop beckons. Led by one of our whisky specialists in our Explorers' Bothy bar, this sensory experience offers a curated exploration of Scottish whiskies, each matured a minimum of 12 years. You'll taste beautiful single malts from Islay, the Highlands, and Speyside, before savouring a rare, Johnnie Walker Princes Street-exclusive Lowland grain whisky.
Your flavour adventure culminates in a revelatory experience of Johnnie Walker Black Label, representing all of Scotland in a single dram.
Stride into our world
Join our community of whisky explorers and stride into the world of Johnnie Walker Princes Street.
Thank You For Choosing To Make Every Sip a Story.
This is just the first step to a whole new whisky experience. We're glad to have you on board. Keep walking.
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