28 QUEEN STREET

Here at SMWS 28 Queen Street, we welcome new faces and old friends. We proudly offer distinguished flavours be that whisky or food, with personable service in our relaxed, yet refined Georgian town house in the heart of the city. 

With breath-taking views over the waters if the Firth of Forth, 28 Queen Street is an impressive four-storey Georgian building, comprising of a suite of modern and elegant rooms. Our recently refurbished Members’ Room takes pride of place along with 3 function rooms available for both members and non-members to privately hire.

Each of our bars boast over 500 exclusive single malts from across Scotland (and beyond), which can be paired with the finest craft beers, artisanal spirits, cocktails and wines. Our range of menus are available to take you from a light bar snack, seasonal light lunch to our gastronomic 5 course taster menu.

28 Queen Street also hosts a busy programme of colourful whisky tasting experiences, Outturn previews, one-off whisky events and masterclasses – there’s something for everyone. View our weekly tasting events here. 

5 Course Taster Menu: Our exclusive taster menu experience is available for members to book within our members lounge, bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 8pm. The taster menu is £99.00 per person paired with either whisky or wine on each course. A deposit of £45.00 per person is taken at the time of booking. (non refundable)

Tables of 6+: We can accept table of 6+ within the members lounge (multiple members must be present to comply with the up to 3 guests on 1 card rule) and in the Kaleidoscope public bar. A deposit of £10.00 per person is required at the time of booking (non refundable)

Dress Code: We would ask that members refrain from wearing flipflops within the members lounge and shorts should be tailored knee length.

Please Note: The Dining Room at 28 Queen Street closed in December 2019 - dining reservations for members, will be in one of our member lounges, dining for non members will be in our Kaleidoscope Bar. 

We strongly recommend booking to avoid disappointment - Over 18's only.  

CHRISTMAS IN A GLASS £40

Think warm gingerbread, your Grandparent's sherry, new wooden toys, a roaring fire, with chocolate and fruit sweets in abundance. This is what we hope to bring to you through the medium of a 3-dram tasting – Christmas in a glass! Indulge in a festive cocktail on arrival, before settling in to a wonderful and colourful 3 dram tasting followed by a hearty Society supper.

HOGMANAY IN THE MEMBERS ROOM £125

We will begin the festivities as you and your guests are welcomed into SMWS Queen street by the sound of bag pipes followed by a celebratory glass of fizz as we guide you to your reserved seats for the evening. A simply stunning 3 course menu especially curated and prepared by Executive Chef James Freeman and his award winning chef brigade will be served and perfectly paired with 3 Society whiskies or wine chosen by our SMWS Ambassadors, followed by tea, coffee, and some sweet treats. After dinner, you will be invited to join us on the dancefloor where the party really gets going! Let’s dance the night away with live music from EPIC. As the bells approach, we will get ready to welcome in the New Year with a special Society dram, as we toast goodbye to 2021 (at last) and say big hello 2022! A Piped arrival, Champagne reception, a 3 course paired dinner and live music will together ensure that 2021’s Hogmanay is one that you will remember for many years to come. Drinks reception 7pm, meal served from 7.30pm and carriages at 1am.

HOGMANAY IN THE SPIRIT SAFE £95

We will begin the festivities as you and your guests are welcomed into SMWS Queen street by the sound of bag pipes followed by a celebratory glass of fizz as we guide you to your reserved seats for the evening. A delicious buffet, prepared by our Executive Chef James freeman and his award winning chef brigade, will be available from 8.30pm served alongside a Society dram. As the bells approach, we will get ready to welcome in the New Year with a special Society dram, as we toast goodbye to 2021 (at last) and say big hello 2022!

VENUE OFFERS

• Membership and a bottle of the Queen Street Exclusive for £99.00
• Refer a Friend (in venue) - Referral gets membership with 20% off and a discovery pack 
• 3 bar snacks for £15.00
• Hauf n Hauf (Cross Borders Brewery) £10.00

For weddings and private events, please visit our private events page for more details.

ITISON Workshop - If you purchased an ITISON Workshop voucher prior to lockdown, your voucher has been extended until the end of November 2021. Our Workshops are now available to book by calling 0131 220 2044 Workshops will take place on Tuesday's at 7pm and Saturday's at 12.30pm. Please ensure you have your ITISON voucher number when calling to book.