Cork & Cask

Walk into Cork & Cask and you're in the sort of place where the staff actually know their stock—not just pointing at shelves but having proper conversations about what you're after. Marchmont's got a decent clutch of independent businesses, and this sits nicely amongst them, the kind of liquor shop that feels like it's run by people who actually care about what they're selling rather than just shifting units. Whether you're after a specific Scottish whisky, natural wines that aren't marked up to the heavens, or craft beers from breweries worth knowing about, there's a good chance they've got it or can point you somewhere that does.