Duck & Waffle Edinburgh is set to transport guests to the heart of Havana with the launch of the Eminente Terrace, a Cuban-inspired rooftop retreat created in partnership with Eminente rum.
Set on the fourth floor of St James Quarter, the terrace offers views across Edinburgh’s historic skyline. It centres around a textured wild wall – a mix of tropical foliage and delicate, dried flowers, complete with a raffia Eminente sign – creating the perfect backdrop for photos. Other carefully considered details—from wicker baskets styled with Eminente scarves to glowing lanterns, branded cushions, and vintage luggage—add warmth and character. character to the space.
At the heart of the experience is a bespoke cocktail menu celebrating Eminente’s Cuban heritage, layered with warmth, depth, and subtle tropical notes perfectly matched to the atmosphere of long summer evenings, date nights, and sunny drinks with friends. Cocktail highlights include Velvet Vice, Buenavista Social, and Midnight in Havana, which is exclusively served in croc-embossed Eminente glasses.
Alexander Winter, General Manager at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh, said:
“Spring-summer in Edinburgh doesn’t always promise sunshine, so we wanted to create a terrace that feels like pure golden hour, whatever the weather, full of soul. The Eminente Terrace is warm, relaxed, and the perfect place to unwind and connect.”
EMINENTE TERRACE COCKTAIL MENU
BUENAVISTA SOCIAL
Eminente Ámbar Claro / Allspice / bubbles / peach / pineapple / lime
Served up. Bright, breezy, and tropical.
THE AMBAR RIOT
Eminente Ámbar Claro / Amontillado / Angostura bitters / cognac / banana / dark cacao /
lime. Served over crushed ice. Ripe, rowdy, and dangerously smooth.
SANTIAGO FIZZ
Eminente Ámbar Claro / Aperol / Angostura bitters / passionfruit / lime / soda / strawberry
dust. Served long over ice. Bright, cheeky, and impeccably put together.
VELVET VICE
Eminente Reserva 7 Year Old / Belvedere Dirty Brew / vanilla liqueur / orgeat syrup /
dark cacao / cold brew / cream / nutmeg
Served long with a cream float. Velvety, decadent, and unapologetically refined.
MIDNIGHT IN HAVANA
Eminente Reserva 7 Year Old / Angostura bitters / pineapple & ginger cordial
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Served short over ice. Lively, layered, and fiery fresh.
The Eminente Terrace at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh is now open. Reservations can be made via the website at https://duckandwaffle.com/edinburgh/reservations/
