
Celebrating our local bars: Victoria Bar

Almost 3 years, meeting people!
Bloody Mary
Bloody Boda
It’s just the most tasty gin I’ve tried! Always ask for it if I go out.
I would say yes! Mainly because both companies are Edinburgh based and loved by locals.
Good! It’s probably still the most popular mixer we serve.
How many years have been bartending for? And, what’s your favourite part about being a Bartender?
Not long, 2 or 3 years I think it is. I worked as a chef before and decided that what I missed from the job was customer interaction, which happens to be my favourite part of it.
Probably our Swedish Martini, it is so satisfying when you get the froth just right! Most often though it is just a tasty, tasty gin and tonic. Pickerings of course 😉
Probably the Margarita, choosing it is always a good choice!
The branding, the bottle, the fact that it is made in Edinburgh in various garage-like rooms and that it is freaking delicious. Always my go-to gin!
Definitely, you notice it when the customer says "Oooh yes!" when I mention that Pickering's is our house gin, which in my eyes seems to solidify the fact that we have similar fans.
Exciting, with various local Edinburgh gin brands to try and new gins constantly popping up, it is hard to keep a track of what your favourite gin is. As long as gin companies keep on experimenting and releasing new gins, the less my liver will thank me.
Marc Zwetsloot - Manager
How many years have been bartending for? And, what’s your favourite part about being a Bartender?
The best part is definitely the people you meet. The interactions you have with people from all walks of life. Being that ear/council for people that possibly have no social circle.
What’s your favourite drink to make?
Is there a firm cocktail favourite from your menu? If yes, what one?
Pickering’s Gin is the house pour at Victoria Leith, what do you like about Pickering’s products?
Do you feel Boda Bars and Pickering’s Gin share similar fans/ customers? If yes, why?
I think we do. We all appreciate small local business. Being a Leith bar, there’s a strong sense of community, and in turn, I feel we have a community with local businesses such as Pickering’s. We all look after each other.
What do you think gin’s future looks like in the trade?

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