Bars · Our pick in Edinburgh

Panda & Sons

Cocktail bar·New Town

Since 2013

About Panda & Sons

Panda & Sons was opened in 2013 by the bartender Iain McPherson and his family, with the aim of a welcome for everyone and fine Scottish hospitality, in its own words.

Why it's on our list

  • Speakeasy

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Panda & Sons before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Panda & Sons are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest tram stops and railway stations

  1. West EndTram550 m7 min walk
  2. Princes StreetTram600 m8 min walk
  3. St Andrew SquareTram900 m11 min walk

Key sights

  1. Edinburgh Castle650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. St Giles’ Cathedral1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. National Museum1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Royal Botanic Garden1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  5. Holyroodhouse2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  6. Arthur’s Seat3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  7. Britannia3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  8. Edinburgh Airport9.5 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 31 min

Main railway stations

  1. Edinburgh Waverley1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Haymarket1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min

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