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The front of Tonic on North Castle Street.
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Tonic

An independent cocktail bar on North Castle Street, off George Street, with a menu laid out by colour and DJs from Thursday to Sunday.

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Welcome

On North Castle Street, a minute's walk from George Street, a few steps down, under its name in lights, is Tonic, an independent cocktail bar that has been part of the New Town's evenings for years.

The menu is laid out like an artist's palette, with the cocktails sorted by colour, so a choice can start with a mood as much as a spirit. The award-winning team makes signature drinks and seasonal specials as well as the classics. The room is compact and warm, with arched alcoves glowing in coloured light, low tables and deep seats, and from Thursday to Sunday resident DJs play everything from old-school R&B to disco.

Tonic opens every evening until one in the morning, and from noon on Saturdays.

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Before you go

Open every evening until one in the morning, and from noon on Saturdays.

Where
34a North Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3BN.
Telephone
0131 225 6431.

Opening hours

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Monday
5pm–1am
Tuesday
5pm–1am
Wednesday
5pm–1am
Thursday
5pm–1am
Friday
5pm–1am
Saturday
noon–1am
Sunday
5pm–1am

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Where it is

On North Castle Street, a minute from George Street.

Close byGeorge Street and the West End.
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