Hilton Edinburgh Carlton has opened Herbie More’s Cocktails & Kitchen, a new bar within the hotel following its £20 million extension, reconfiguration and refurbishment.
The 65-cover venue on North Bridge is named after Herbert More, conductor of the Palm Court Orchestra at Patrick Thomson’s department store, which occupied the site between 1905 and 1984.
Designed by Cunningham McLean, the bar serves cocktails, fine and rare malt whiskies and food built around locally sourced Scottish produce. Its drinks list includes Conductor’s Batch Gin, produced at Summerhall Distillery, and guests will also be able to have access to their own lockable whisky cabinet stocked with a whisky selected for them and their friends and family.
The opening forms part of a wider investment in the Edinburgh hotel by Henderson Park and Klarent Hospitality. Works at the property have included the addition of a new breakfast room, executive lounge, two meeting rooms, an extended lobby, fitness suite and 58 bedrooms. A further 28 bedrooms are due to be added on a new rooftop level by the end of the year, which will take the total number of rooms to 297.
Stephen Williams, General Manager of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, said, “We are incredibly proud to unveil Herbie More’s at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton, a destination that not only celebrates the spirit and history of Edinburgh, but also brings something fresh and exciting to the city’s bar scene.
“Inspired by the legacy of Herbie More and his flair for performance, we’ve created a destination that blends tradition with modern sophistication. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we look forward to welcoming guests to experience the energy, creativity and warm hospitality that define Herbie More’s.”