Edinburgh's newest cocktail experience venue has revealed an opening date and inaugural theme.
Somewhere By Nico Edinburgh will take customers down the yellow brick road from June 10th, 2024 as part of an immersive theatrical experience with its inaugural menu theme inspired by the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.
Guests arriving at the Queensferry Road location in Edinburgh's West End can enjoy alcoholic and non-alcohol cocktails inspired by iconic characters including the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Wicked Witch of the West.
Named Land of Oz, it is the first in a series of immersive and theatrical cocktail experiences offering limited-edition cocktails.
Yellow Brick Road - El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Yellow Bell Pepper Cordial, London Essence Peach & Jasmine Soda
Cowardly Lion - Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Project 173 Black Cherry Rum, Red Vermouth di Torino
Deadly Poppy - Axia Mastiha Spirit, Red Berries Cordial, Ginder, Poppy Seeds.
The full menu can be viewed here
Like Six By Nico, the six-course cocktail experience intends to take customers on a journey with each cocktail accompanied by a playful food pairing.
Somewhere by Nico Brand Director Morgan Pope said:
"Each visit to Somewhere is fully immersive, and we’ve designed each world to embody experiences that transport people somewhere – to a point in their memories, dreams, past, or present. The cocktails are the natural focal point, carefully and creatively crafted to be a multisensory experience. The ‘Land of Oz’ experience should take people a step closer to the Emerald City with every course. You’ll journey through poppy fields, encounter familiar faces along the way, and follow in Dorothy’s footsteps in an unforgettable adventure of your own. As with all the worlds we create, it’s inclusive, so there’s a non-alcoholic version of the ‘Land of Oz’ menu so everybody can venture somewhere over the rainbow, whether you choose to drink alcohol or not.”
Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh will blend storytelling, multi-sensory mixology and an experience.
The first location launched in Glasgow in January 2024.
With storytelling at the heart of the experience, guests are transformed into adventurers, with mixologists becoming the narrator. The mystical decor will transport you to a dream world that will challenge all your senses with a two-hour cocktail experience for £65.
Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh will open on 10th June 2024 directly beside the new Six by Nico Edinburgh West End on Queensferry Street in the former Foundry 39 building at 39A Queensferry Rd, Edinburgh EH2 4RA.
Land of Oz will be available from June 10th - July 21st 2024 before the next themed cocktail menu is introduced to the venue.
