Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.8 out of 5
Outstanding | 2477 reviews

What Steve likes about The Scotch Malt Whisky Society:
Great place to spend a few hours chilling out. It is members only. We joined after a recommendation from someone. There is a pub locally which you don't have to be a member where there is a wide range of whiskeys from this place available. We had some bare snacks whilst there which were very nice as well. Staff really pleasant and helpful. View all feedback. What Ril 2368 doesn't like about The Scotch Malt Whisky Society:
Lovely location and whisky but food and service have been disappointing as of late. It didn't use to be so, pre pandemic it was a choice spot to take our visiting friends and family to. We tried a few times, might have been unlucky, but the food and service quality have taken a bit of a dive. Stunning location though. View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Luanne
29.08.2024 - 16:19

Oh yes visit this amazing place. Lovely knowledgeable staff. Great scottish whiskey

Sandor
29.08.2024 - 16:19

Really nice experience after the refurb! Place looks lovely, great menu, tasty food. I don't understand why there is still no table service, and why they are un...

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Emma
29.08.2024 - 16:19

Went to the coos and booze event at the end of the year. Brilliant event. Tasted 5 different whiskies, and had a very lovely steak dinner. The host was very kno...

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Ewan
29.08.2024 - 16:19

We were taken care of so well during our visit and we were able to taste some new drams.

Jürgen
29.08.2024 - 16:19

Just an amazing place to be! Membership helps obviously

Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Kirsty
11.11.2022 - 20:53

during the nineteenth century edinburgh was a city full of clubs and cultural societies dedicated to literature and gastronomy. one of my favorites is the malt...

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Alex
24.01.2022 - 02:14

I had the chance to be invited here by a friend who is a member and it was a once in a lifetime experience! The curated selection of whiskies here was breathtak...

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Jordan
24.01.2022 - 02:14

Some of the best food I've had in Scotland, and the prices weren't that high at all. I had the venison loin with venison and guinnie fowl terrine with a venison...

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Jason
24.01.2022 - 02:14

Atmospheric mileu and fantastic range of whiskies. Your choice is by taste rather than name which removes the snobbery of choice and encourages you to have the...

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Phoebe
24.01.2022 - 02:14

A brilliant night of whiskies, beers and steak. Once again the SMWS excelled itself, matching beers with whiskies, over a delicious steak dinner.

Google
4.7 ★ from 741 reviews
Karl
25.09.2023 - 05:37

Great food, lovely venue and an amazing choice of whiskeys. Bar keepers were very knowledgeable and could always recommend a good dram from your taste profile....

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Steve
25.09.2023 - 05:38

Great place to spend a few hours chilling out. It is members only. We joined after a recommendation from someone. There is a pub locally which you don't have to...

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Tsenka
25.09.2023 - 05:38

The Vaults in Edinburgh is an exceptional whisky bar that I've had the pleasure of being a member of for a couple of years now. While both of their Edinburgh lo...

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M
25.09.2023 - 05:38

They could do so much more with the food here. I love this place, am a member, and enjoy every time I come here. How could you not? However, I do think that the...

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Michael
25.09.2023 - 05:38

Unfortunately the Dining room on the second floor is not open anymore so the atmosphere is quite cosy. Would have been nicer to sit in the room with the bar. Fo...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 34 reviews
Katya
15.08.2023 - 05:13

Caveat I didn't eat here, nor am I a member yet my all too brief experience at the Whisky Society on Queen Street is a solid 5 stars! Despite having had...

Aaron
15.08.2023 - 05:13

While in Edinburgh for work I was lucky enough to be taken to this place by a current member. The sweet potato risotto was delicious and the rest of the...

Sara
15.08.2023 - 05:13

Wow. We stayed right next to SMWS and only went on our last night! I'm so sad we did not try it before! the food, service, and whisky were so high...

Minube
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 293 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.8 ★ from 916 reviews

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