A Michelin-recognised bartender is set to take over a Leith bar for a one-night-only event.
On 4 May the cocktail bar, Nauticus, will host Ally Shaw, who picked up the Exceptional Cocktails Award at the Michelin Guide ceremony in February for his work with Sebb’s basement bar in Glasgow.
Along with Glasgow Distillery, Nauticus and Sebb’s have announced that the event will be an “afternoon-to-late celebration of drinks”, with patrons able to indulge in live music and various snacks.
Whisky highballs and cocktails alongside food pairings will be available to guests. The event will be open to the public from 4pm.
Ally Shaw said: “We’re really looking forward to bringing a bit of what we do at Sebb’s over to Edinburgh for the night.
“It’s a great chance to work alongside the Nauticus team and showcase some of the drinks we’ve been developing, as well as using brilliant spirits from Glasgow Distillery.
“For us, it’s always about balance and making drinks that people genuinely want to come back for. Being recognised by Michelin earlier this year was a huge moment, but the focus stays the same, keep pushing things forward and make sure people have a great time when they’re at the bar.”
Nauticus, on Duke Street, was featured in the Franklin & Sons Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.
Its sister venue, Dogstar, on Portland Place, is a restaurant and bar which opened in 2025 and has secured a place in the Michelin Guide.
Kyle Jamieson, co-owner of Nauticus, said: “We’re super excited to bring Ally into Nauticus to talk through the thinking behind the Sebb’s programme and how his team approaches drinks as part of a wider experience.
“We’ll be delving into how flavours are built in cocktails, how drinks should pair with food, and bringing it all together with incredible whisky from The Glasgow Distillery. This coming Monday is set to be a belter.”
