The Spiritualist Bar & Restaurant

Sophisticated bistro-bar with a show-stopping spirit selection that's an undeniably class act.

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Miller Street has fast become a popular eating and dining strip but no one here offers as many drink choices as the Spiritualist. Pride of place in this sophisticated space of muted colours and eye-catching artworks is a glass gantry with over 320 spirit bottles neatly lining the shelves, reaching so high that the aproned bartenders need a ladder. Their flare for creativity is showcased in the inventive cocktail list, with homemade candyfloss, ice balls filled with Scottish heather smoke and even a colour-changing cocktail. The restaurant offers separate menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with ingredients sourced from Scottish suppliers, including Bernard Corrigan and Millers of Speyside. The choice of Sea & Shells is particularly impressive and the soft shell crab is beautifully crisp, complemented by a zingy salsa. Vegetarians need not despair, with sweet potato, chard and feta meeting in a luxurious lasagne.

• High point: Found a new favourite spirit? They can arrange to have it sent to your door
• Low point: Beef brisket needs more sauce for such a generous portion
• Notable dish: Crisp soft shell crab with red onion chilli and coriander salsa, guacamole and watercress