In case you missed the memo, Gin is in. The Jolly Botanist is the latest bar to have caught the gin bug, and the results are impressive. The Morrison Street premises, which opened in 2015 following a £730k refurbishment, is replete with vintage framed newspapers, bare lightbulbs and exposed brickwork. Dominating the bar is a huge mural of the botanist himself, complete with top hat, stick and dragonfly wings. The decor may be authentically Victorian, but ultimately patrons are going to be more concerned with what’s behind the bar. Not surprisingly, gin features prominently, including gin cocktails made with prosecco and all manner of tempting concoctions. Tanqueray is the house gin, but there are plenty of other brands available to suit the serious gin connoisseur. 70 gins, to be precise, plus draught lager. A ‘Tapas style’ breakfast menu entices early birds through The Jolly Botanist’s doors, with service extended later on weekends. The pub’s French windows, which allow light and warmth to permeate, are flung open on sunny days. Haymarket residents have swiftly taken to the bar with its cheery ambiance and friendly staff. Early signs would suggest that The Jolly Botanist is going to be around for the long haul. Pay a visit and refresh your knowledge of all things gin.
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Address:
256-260 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8DT
Telephone:
0131 228 5596
Website:
www.thejollybotanist.co.uk
We did not eat here, but had a few drinks on a Friday afternoon. The atmosphere is lively, but not too noisy. We enjoyed sitting at the windows and watching the commuters heading to Haymarket. If you are looking for a place to meet for a drink after work, I highly recommend. The food smelled amazing and we will be back and have dinner here too.
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Dave L -
15-01-2019
Early lunch so wasn't too busy. Nice atmosphere and good food. Love the quirky decor, mum was inspired by the stencils on the toilets!
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Maria McLeod -
18-06-2018
Cozy, boisterous joint specializing in all things gin, but they serve beer and other spirits as well. Seemed like a great place to hang out with friends. They have a food menu too, but we got there too late to try it.
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Eugene Yu -
13-02-2017
Very enjoyable early evening experience, the Scallops were just how they should be, nice selection of wines, friendly attentive service and special mention to Nina, very friendly, bubbly and informative.
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Richard Booth -
10-10-2016
