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What to order at Never Really Here
- Signature drink
- Bespoke cocktail crafted to the guest's flavour brief, no fixed menu
- Editor tip
- Cash-only, walk-ins only by knock on the door; arrive before 9pm for a chance of a table on Fridays.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeSpeakeasy cocktail bar
Price£££
Neighborhoodnew-town
HoursMon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00, closed Tue
Phone+44 203 026 1075
Signature drinkBespoke cocktail crafted to the guest's flavour brief, no fixed menu
Last verified
Food program: No food
Tip: Cash-only, walk-ins only by knock on the door; arrive before 9pm for a chance of a table on Fridays.
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Location
Address: 89 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh EH2 3DX
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