The Hanging Bat

The Hanging Bat is an outlier on the Edinburgh bar scene in that it appears to have abandoned many typical bar-like trappings in case they interfere with enjoying a good beer. There is no cocktail menu, although there is a tiny range of spirits, notably gin. With blinding lights, glass doors, and tall grey walls suggestive of a brewery, there are no softly lit spots for a private encounter. There are no pints; instead, customers sip their drinks from schooners (eg 2/3 pint cups) to avoid overindulging and losing appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the brew while still paying print pricing.

Lager consumers will only get one or two tiny concessions among the 21 barrels and kegs available on any given day, while cider lovers will have to make do with the limited selection of bottles behind the bar. The menu is similarly uncompromising, with a huge selection of hot dogs and meatloaf burgers leaving vegetarians with few options. Keep these considerations in mind only if you're traveling with folks who don't all share your excitement for craft beer. If they do (or you're willing to limit your group to those that will), the Hanging Bat is one of the few places in town that will devote such close attention to the brewing of good beer.

Detailed Information:
Address: 133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh
Phone Number: +44 131 229 0759
Website: https://www.thehangingbat.com/
Open hours: Sun-Thur: 11:00–00:00, Fri-Sat: 11:00–01:00