Dragonfly

Name: Dragonfly
Address: 52 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2LD
Telephone: 0131 228 4543
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

79 Reviews

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

Top tags:

Dragonfly is one of Edinburgh's oldest cocktail bars. We serve a small, but carefully considered, list of in-house creations as well as countless classic cocktails, some local beers and wines as well as a small range of nibbles.

Dogs are more than welcome with well behaved owners.

We are an over 18 venue only.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0131 228 4543

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–00:00 Fri 16:00–01:00 Sat 14:00–01:00
Phone number
0131 228 4543
Website
https://www.dragonflycocktailbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD
Area
Edinburgh
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Atlas Spritzed£9.50
oloroso sherry, vermouth, genepi, prosecco, herbaceous, refreshing fizz with a dry, woody finish
Shakes on a Plane£9.75
gin, crème de violette, bergamot, elderflower & raspberry green tea, lemon, whites, non-turbulent spin on a classic aviation
Strawberry Masquerade£10.00
vodka, strawberry, mascarpone whey, lemon, black pepper, CO2, sharp strawberry cream soda
Xanté's Inferno£9.00
rum, pear cognac, rhubarb, szechuan peppercorn, ripe orchard fruits dance with a spicy devil
Yankee Delta£10.00
rye whiskey, apple, allspice, rye-rye miss american pie
Heaven Is a Half Pint£9.00
gin, apricot liqueur, apple brandy, chai, turmeric, divinely clean cut, fresh and smashable
Dilla Beets£8.75
tequila, beetroot, dill, lemon, smooth sweet and earthy with a cheeky bite
Game Set Matcha£8.00
rum, crème de menthe, salted lemon cordial, coconut, matcha, serving menthol freshness across a tropical net
Limon Cheesecake£8.00
vodka, limoncello, biscuit, vanilla, marscarpone, delightfully drinkable desert
V. S. Orchata£9.00
cognac, crème de cacao, pistachio, rice milk, smooth sweet nuttiness, with a hint of spice
Peach Please£9.00
bourbon, peach liqeuer, creme de noyeaux, peach old fashioned - 'nuff said
Mez Calle£10.00
mezcal, yellow chartreuse, ginger liqeuer, gentian, yellow but definitely not mellow

Wine

White

Adega de Moncao Vinho Verde 2020
light, zippy and fragrant - green fruits and honeysuckle, very energetic with an attractive, enlivening spritz
- 175ml£7.50
- Bottle£30.00
La Jara Pinot Grigio 2019
ripe stone fruits, nectarine, peach, pear with soft lemon, dry, smooth with good length and a clean finish
- 175ml£8.20
- Bottle£35.00
Puzzle Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
tropical, fresh passion fruit with lime notes, easy going and typically bottle worthy
- 175ml£9.00
- Bottle£38.00

Red

IL Folle Nero D'avola 2018
organic, rich, fleshy and supple fruits, aromatic and spicy, red cherry and wild strawberry
- 175ml£7.00
- Bottle£30.00
Finca Constancia Entre Lunas Tempranillo 2016
an organic, modern Spanish red, red berries, full-bodied, plump, ripe and smooth
- 175ml£8.00
- Bottle£34.00
La Flor Malbec 2018
a full bodied Argentinian malbec, silky smooth with red fruit, vanilla and tobacco
- 175ml£9.50
- Bottle£40.00

Rosé

La Ballon Rosé 2017
a dry rosé with a nice round texture, ripe fruit upheld by lively acidity
- 175ml£8.50
- Bottle£35.00

Fizz

Riondo Prosecco DOC, NV, Veneto, Italy
velvety, golden apple, pear, acacia blossom
- 125ml£6.50
- Bottle£35.00
La Jara Rosato Frizzante NV
lots of fine persistent bubbles and ripe summer fruit, an approachable and refreshing style
- 125ml£8.00
- Bottle£48.00
J.m. Gobillard & Fils Champagne NV Hautvillers, France
nuances of cream and baking bread
- 125ml£11.00
- Bottle£65.00

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Service
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Handcrafted Cocktails
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Late Night Find
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Pre/post theatre
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romance
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Special Occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Vibrant Bar Scene
Edinburgh
Best Service
Edinburgh
Handcrafted Cocktails
Edinburgh
Late Night Find
Edinburgh
Pre/post theatre
Edinburgh
Romance
Edinburgh
Special Occasions
Edinburgh
Vibrant Bar Scene

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SabrinaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good. Enjoyed our time after recommended here from a local friend.
HR
HelenaR
Surrey
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely venue for us to continue graduation celebrations after dinner. Service was really good; attentive and fun
RF
RossF
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
The cocktails were quite nice. Nice bar and friendly staff.
DA
DAYTime
Hertfordshire
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall4food1service5ambience4
Perfect extra dry gin martini laced with essence of lemon swiftly executed and served in cold glasses with friendly service
KM
KarenM
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to Dragonfly - lovely place to enjoy a couple of cocktails on a Saturday afternoon. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend.
RC
RichardC
Edinburgh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic time as always. Amazing cocktails and extremely friendly staff. Looking forward to being back again very soon
GW
GaryW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly beautiful establishment with amazing staff and service. One of the best places in Edinburgh
c
christinec
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waiters so good and helpful even made me a cocktail not on the list Cocktails are the best highly recommended
MB
MariaB
Lincolnshire
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a late night drink, with fabulous cocktails and a good drinks list. Service was discrete but informative. Loved the vibe.
C
Cheryl
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great spot for late night cocktails lwith friends. Cocktails were creative and very enjoyable.
CC
CCGEdina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails, the kind of place you can order off menu and ask for recommendations. Brilliant service and staff and all on a great atmospheric place ♡
AM
AndreaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would reccomend Dragonfly for a nice time out. All staff were very nice and friendly.
LS
LiaS
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cocktails unusual combos and fantastic range of drinks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall3food1service4ambience2
There was no food available. How is a cocktail bar on a restaurant booking site? This venue was very expensive.
GB
GraceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Thé staff were super friendly and accommodating. In fact we went back during our 4 day trip in Edinburgh !
H
Hannah
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Atmosphere would be nice if it was not so quiet - some background music would have been appreciated as we were the only table in and could hear bar staffs conversations. Cocktail menu is sophisticated - if only they tasted good! Won’t be returning; would not recommend.
AB
AnnieB
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place to go for a bit of atmosphere, would certainly go again. Really nice vibe.
AB
AprilB
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cocktail bar in Edinburgh ❤️❤️ will recommend to all my friends and family.
RC
RichardC
Edinburgh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic time with amazing cocktails. Love the new menu
GR
GRAEMEB
Aberdeen
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb cocktail bar just off the Grassmarket. Innovative seasonal cocktail menu. These guys think outside the box. Good music selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff and all in all a very good vibe. Highly recommend booking in advance.
SM
SharonM
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
No food just cocktails and snacks. Bar staff were superb though. Would definitely go back
AD
AnnaD
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely cocktail bar, the drinks were amazing and really unique! The staff were super helpful and told us everything about each of the drinks, it’s also a really beautiful little bar.
J
Juli
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dragonfly was a great experience for unique cocktails in Edinburgh! The server was very attentive and made sure we were enjoying the drinks and explained what was in each one before we ordered. They change the menu twice a year, so I’m excited to go back and try the new menu once it’s available. Really nice atmosphere too
JR
JennyR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
Superb cocktails in a trendy venue with lovely attentive staff and brilliant music!
C
Clem
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice atmosphere and delicious drinks, would definitely go again
CA
CaraA
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were lovely and accommodating, really enjoyed my time there. Our server Connor was amazing all night and the other staff were great as well!
J
Jas88
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
This was out first visit to dragonfly and we were unsure what to expect, however upon arrival we were seated very quickly and the attentiveness of the staff made sure we always had a drink. The cocktail selection available was great and my particular favourite was Mexican inspired and spicy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good ambience, good music, good cocktails and very nice staff.
V
Vonni
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great experience, the staff are excellent, service was fast and we enjoyed our visit very much, will definitely be back, the booking app was so easy to use 😀
J
Jade
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dragonfly had great cocktails with a great atmosphere.
AW
AustynW
Aberdeen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cocktail bar. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Never had to wait long for a waiter to check if we needed more drinks.
RB
RBCr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
Truly great cocktail bar that is a bit of an Edinburgh institution. The reason why food is rated 1 star is because this isn't a restaurant. Located on the edge of the Grassmarket. This small two level cocktail bar is the perfect way to kick off an evening in Edinburgh in style. Due to Covid regulations the bar is currently full table service, but the staff are very attentive and friendly. Their cocktail list is original and inventive, with an average price of about £8 per drink. With candlelit tables, an upstairs mezzanine and unobtrusive background music, it's a great place to go for a chatty night out.
MC
MairaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Great bar, good cocktails and amazing staff! Highly recommended.
JL
JillL
Aberdeen
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to this lovely cocktail bar after a busy rugby game. It was relaxing to come to. Great service, good cocktails. The glasses were a bit on the small side though.
AP
AndrewP
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere and setting. Great Cocktails and good knowledge
JD
JordanD
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked dragonfly for my birthday.. can’t fault the staff, great venue, fun time can’t wait to go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great hidden gem, great evening with reasonable priced cocktail menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 January 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Picked the wrong night to go as it was very quiet, service was brilliant however there’s a lack of drinks options
LC
LucyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very lovely place, would highly recommend! Great drinks, welcoming staff and well looked after bar!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant little gem of a place. Every cocktail we tried was fantastic, couldn't recommend it more. Will definitely be back

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Dragonfly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 228 4543.

Dragonfly is rated 4.7 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0131 228 4543

52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD

Additional information

Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–00:00 Fri 16:00–01:00 Sat 14:00–01:00
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
https://www.dragonflycocktailbar.com/
Phone number
0131 228 4543

Dragonfly

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Cocktails

Atlas Spritzed£9.50

Shakes on a Plane£9.75

Strawberry Masquerade£10.00

Xanté's Inferno£9.00

Yankee Delta£10.00

Heaven Is a Half Pint£9.00

Dilla Beets£8.75

Game Set Matcha£8.00

Limon Cheesecake£8.00

V. S. Orchata£9.00

Peach Please£9.00

Mez Calle£10.00

Wine

White

Adega de Moncao Vinho Verde 2020

La Jara Pinot Grigio 2019

Puzzle Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Red

IL Folle Nero D'avola 2018

Finca Constancia Entre Lunas Tempranillo 2016

La Flor Malbec 2018

Rosé

La Ballon Rosé 2017

Fizz

Riondo Prosecco DOC, NV, Veneto, Italy

La Jara Rosato Frizzante NV

J.m. Gobillard & Fils Champagne NV Hautvillers, France

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Dragonfly offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dragonfly restaurant rated?

Is Dragonfly currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information