The Bon Vivant

The Bon Vivant is a cocktail bar New Town Edinburgh

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148
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 131 225 3275

  • Website

    bonvivantedinburgh.co.uk

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

55 Thistle St Edinburgh EH2 1DY United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 35


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Adam M

Quiet setting, with superb cocktails and knowledgeable , passionate staff . Candles on every table add to the ambience. Great spot on its own or for waiting for a table across the street at el cartel.

Tara Pettersen

Bites are all lovely. Had beef main was really good and plenty to fill you. Witchcraft cocktail fab. Dog friendly which is a lovely plus. friend brought Moss the lurcher. Wine from next door, great.

Dean McVey

Cocktails , nibbles and innovation. Everything here is fun and different and there is so much atmosphere! Come at night if you can brave the crowds but good for a great atmospheric lunch !

Dean McVey

Cocktails , nibbles and innovation. Everything here is fun and different and there is so much atmosphere! Come at night if you can brave the crowds but good for a great atmospheric lunch !

Steve McCool

Great spot tucked away. We had some of the “bites” which are tapas style . Every dish was excellent. Great wine list by the glass and staff very friendly and efficient.

Neel Hajare

Grape and grain punch was fantastic! For small bites, mushroom truffle roll and aubergine tartlet were both great too!

Karolina Cermanová

They serve fantastic cocktails . Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the bearded guy providing us with amazing drinks was great fun and always adviced to our satisfaction.

David Hunt

Brilliant cocktails , nibbles and service. Go over the road to the Mexican restaurant afterwards!

Jess Brook

Absolutely delicious - been 4 times now and always impressed! Haggis Bon Bons and the lemon tart dessert are a must!

Rain Storms

Excellent cocktails and service. I didn't eat here but the menu looked very good. Ambience is also excellent

Chris Martin

So amazing. Perfect Sunday night roast. The food was amazing along with the intimate ambiance.

Marta Pinheiro Rosa

Great wee bar ,full of ambience.Had the greatest sauvignon blanc i ever had,from chile.Its a bit more expensive but it's a wine bar .

Sam M

Excellent cocktails , attentive and friendly staff , great cosy and romantic atmosphere ...does nothing wrong.

Veronika K

Love the atmosphere in the place! Bar does a mean cocktail - and the dinner menu is full of interesting options.

Ruari Cathmoir

Great atmosphere for a chilled out lunch and buzzing in the evening. Drop in for a warm welcome and get the bar team to mix you a cocktail or pour you a glass of wine .

Emm

Great pub , cosy atmosphere and great selection of gins ! Go, you won't be disappointed.

Ed Ashton

Great spot for cocktails and nibbles. I wasn't impressed with the mains

Emily Soukas

Go for happy hour and order all of the bites at the bar .

Scotland's Attractions

Incredible wine selection , lovely atmosphere, perfect for a quiet bottle (or three) with friends

Daniel Theo

Great atmosphere, lovely food, novel tasting options.

Jimmy Angelakos

Excellent cocktails by knowledgeable and capable bar staff !

Caroline Parker

Use "the cloud wi-fi" regardless of what network you're on you'll lose signal in here'

Lindsay Hawkins

The pork main was epic and can do a negroni !

Flixity.tv Scottish Video Guide

Also try the bread with oil & balsamic - the oil melts in your mouth and the balsamic is really smooth not sharp. Good quality stuff!

John Punshon

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff

Mark Earl

Great little cocktail bar cum restaurant . Try the German dry reisling. The menu is always good and the bites are great value .

Tee

Good cocktails . The gin ones were particularly good.

@meltempam .

Coctails were interesting. Ambiance was cool. Liked do much.

Alex Lewis

Cocktails - try the Charlie Chaplin

Emm

Really nice bar .

Thomas Mundy

Good food cooked just the way you want it. The starters are superb.

Jorge Jorge

Excelentes drinks e super descolado!

Lynda Carnal

Cocktails au top

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Victoria Ridley

Amaretto sours

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