Savouring the balanced flavours of a perfectly poured concoction can be a true delight on its own, readily available in many bars around Edinburgh. However, what if we told you Edinburgh has a cocktail bar “like no other” right in the heart of the West End: Somewhere By Nico opened in the city in June, offering a six-course cocktail experience.
The Six Company has announced opening two restaurants for 2024, with a two million-pound investment that includes a new Six by Nico in the West End and the cocktail experience Somewhere By Nico.
Opened in June, 2024 on Charlotte Lane, Somewhere By Nico has brought a brand new bar concept to Scotland, probably not available anywhere else. The spot is transforming into a Circus-themed adventure, becoming the second in a series of immersive cocktail experiences from the people behind Six by Nico. Guests can expect exciting goodies like edible tarot cards, top hats, locked treasure troves and more. The menu is available between July 22 and September 1 before changing to the next theme.
On the new bar, restaurateur Nico Simeone said: “For me, my childhood memories are the most influential in approaching creative menus and making connections. The development of new ideas, dishes and cocktails is often done when everyone is chatting about ‘what they remember’.
We will always draw inspiration from the philosophy of Six by Nico when creating new experiences – but this is something completely different. After 19 months of development, I am excited to see this innovative concept is finally taking shape and coming to life.
Our drinks create a new world of possibility where our mixologists, designers, marketing team and chefs collaborate closely as storytellers to create new worlds every six weeks. But Somewhere is about more than just cocktails; it’s about the entirety of the experience. Food and drink combine to take guests on an immersive journey.”
He added: “We really wanted to raise the bar for ourselves. People are looking for more than just a drink; they want an experience. We believed that to be true and that’s been vindicated; we’ve been blown away by how popular this has proved to be. The venue is exactly what we dreamt of. It has an exclusive members’ club feeling, something I think the city needed but is definitely more than ready for.
It’s drinks-led, but we’ve put as much attention on the alcohol-free menu – while it feels exclusive, this experience is designed for everyone.”