The Botanist Edinburgh

Head down Little King Street and you'll find yourself in a proper grown-up drinking establishment that doesn't try too hard. The Botanist takes its plant motif seriously—think living walls and greenery throughout—but it never tips into Instagram cliché. You're after a solid cocktail and maybe some live music? This is where you'll find both, in a space that manages to feel both lively and sophisticated depending on the night. The music programme keeps regulars coming back, and the drinks list shows actual craft rather than just riffing on trends.