A friend suggested with meet at The Botanist for drinks as it is centrally located at St James Centre in Edinburgh, which was a blooming marvellous idea. There’s something effortlessly uplifting about catching up inside this very calm, cool and collected botanical inspired interior with all greenery, warm lighting, and great views upstairs and downstairs. Feels like stepping into a little garden oasis in the heart of the city.

You settle in order your drinks, each glass a mix of creative blends. Whether it’s a zingy citrus, a berry rich spritz, or a herbal infusion crowned with mint, every sip tastes bright and refreshing. It’s a wonderful setting for a catch up, relaxed, cosy, and just a touch of fabulousness. Conversations flow easily, laughter lingers in the air, and the mocktails become part of the moment. An afternoon or evening at The Botanist feels like a gentle pause from the bustle outside. Good company, drinks flowing, and a setting that’s made for unwinding the ideal mix for a memorable catch up.