Panda & Sons
Panda & Sons serves Milky Bar Hero and Transcend menu cocktails, with World’s 50 Best rankings including No. 34 in 2025 and No. 20 in Europe in 2026.
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- Address
- 79 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF, United Kingdom
- Phone
- +441312200443
- Website
- pandaandsons.com
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Milky Bar Hero and Transcend menu cocktails
Milky Bar Hero and Transcend menu cocktails give Panda & Sons a named cocktail focus, alongside craft cocktails and natural wine. Late-night use supports plans later in the evening.
79 Queen St with smart casual dress
79 Queen St puts the bar in Edinburgh, with smart casual dress and upscale casual service. Conversational noise level supports a visit where talking remains part of the plan.
Queen Street cocktails with World’s 50 Best recognition
Panda & Sons appears in World’s 50 Best at No. 30 in 2024 and No. 34 in 2025, plus Europe’s Best Bars No. 20 in 2026.
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
CLASS Bar Awards Best Bar in Scotland
CLASS Bar Awards · CLASS Bar Awards 2026 Winners - Best Bar in Scotland
CLASS Bar Awards Bar Innovator of the Year
CLASS Bar Awards · CLASS Bar Awards 2026 Winners - Bar Innovator of the Year
Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins
Pinnacle Guide
Tales Spirited Awards Best International Cocktail Bar Top 10 Nominee
Tales Spirited Awards
World's 50 Best Europe's Best Bars #20
World's 50 Best
Top 500 Bars Best Bars #1
Top 500 Bars
World's 50 Best Best Bars #34
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #30
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #39
World's 50 Best
World's 50 Best Best Bars #32
World's 50 Best
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Whimsical
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Historic Building
- Craft Cocktails
- Natural Wine
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 2 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 3 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Low-lit Prohibition-style space with quirky decor, theatrical panda-themed elements, and a chilled, eclectic vibe.