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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Andrew Smart

'Brilliant' and 'superb' Scottish cocktail bars named the best in the world

THREE Scottish cocktail bars have been named among the best in the world in a prestigious global ranking from The Pinnacle.

The watering holes were featured alongside bars around the world, including well-known spots in London, Sydney, Singapore, Paris and Los Angeles.

As part of the guide's recognition system, locations given one pin were deemed "excellent," while those with two or three were "outstanding" and "exceptional," respectively. 

See the three Scottish cocktail bars named among the best in the world in a prestigious guide 

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  • Hey Palu - Edinburgh * (Excellent)
  • Panda & Sons - Edinburgh ** (Outstanding)
  • The American Bar at Gleneagles - Auchterarder ** (Outstanding)

Hey Palu, which is located on Bread Street, was commended by patrons, with users on Tripadvisor giving it a 4.8/5 out of 82 reviews.

One rave review read: "Hey Palu is SUCH a vibe! My husband and I met some friends here for pre-dinner drinks after we saw it featured on the Top Jaw YouTube channel.

"We had an absolute blast, trying a selection of cocktails between the four of us. I had the Pink Pigeon Club and a Coconut White Russian."

One person wrote: "Panda & Sons is hands down one of the best cocktail bars in Edinburgh!

"The speakeasy-style entrance through a former barbershop adds a fun and unique touch, setting the scene for an unforgettable night.

The American Bar at The GleneaglesThe American Bar at Gleneagles (Image: Tripadvisor)


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"The cocktails are absolutely amazing — creative, expertly crafted, and full of flavour."

Others dubbed the speakeasy a "brilliant experience" with a "superb" atmosphere.

The American Bar at the Gleneagles hotel was also given great reviews, with one person writing: "The American Bar is a beautiful example of what a cocktail bar should be.

"Dark but not depressing, attentive yet not in your face staff, great snacks."

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