Edinburgh’s nightlife and music scene offers a varied selection of venues for evening entertainment. In the historic Old Town, traditional pubs provide a welcoming atmosphere for a drink, often featuring live folk music. The New Town and areas like Cowgate offer a different experience, with contemporary bars, cocktail lounges, and dedicated music venues hosting local and touring acts. Whether seeking an intimate gig, a lively dance floor, or simply a relaxed spot for an evening drink, venues across the city ensure there are choices for every preference. Leith also contributes to the evening scene with its array of pubs and bars.
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La Belle AngèleLa Belle Angèle is a music venue on Hastie’s Close, in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The spot offers a lively atmosphere close to the Royal Mile, reflecting the area's history. La Belle Angèle is known for gigs with no entry fee and energetic crowds, providing an alternative to more formal spaces.
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NewsroomThe Newsroom is a trendy bar and eatery on Leith Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. This area of the city blends historic buildings with modern businesses, creating a lively atmosphere. The Newsroom is known for its creative take on Scottish cuisine, especially its burgers.
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Seamus’s PubSeamus’s Pub is a traditional public house on Brougham Place in Edinburgh’s Southside. This area keeps a strong local vibe, with residents and students enjoying the nearby green spaces. It’s known for its stout selection and lively atmosphere.
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The Foresters GuildThe Foresters Guild is a family friendly bar and restaurant on Portobello High Street in Edinburg….
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The FountainThe Fountain is a bar on Nicolson Street, a busy thoroughfare near the University of Edinburgh.
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The Golf TavernThe Golf Tavern is a pub on Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh, offering a relaxed atmosphere in a li….
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The GrosvenorThe Grosvenor is a historic pub on Shandwick Place in Edinburgh.
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The Halfway HouseThe Halfway House is a pub on Fleshmarket Close in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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The Holyrood 9AThe Holyrood 9A is a contemporary cafe on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh.
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The King's WarkThe King's Wark is a gastro-pub on Shore in Edinburgh, a historic waterfront area.
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The Last DropThe Last Drop is a restaurant on Grassmarket in Edinburgh.
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The MerlinThe Merlin is a pub on Morningside Road, in Edinburgh's Morningside neighborhood.
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The PlayfairThe Playfair is a Wetherspoon pub on Leith Walk, a street known for its independent shops and gro….
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The Potions CauldronThe Potions Cauldron is an immersive activity venue on Rose Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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The RegentThe Regent is a pub on Montrose Terrace, offering a relaxed, local atmosphere while remaining acc….
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The Royal DickThe Royal Dick is a pub on Cowgate in Edinburgh.
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The Royal Mile TavernThe Royal Mile Tavern is a traditional pub located on the historic Royal Mile.
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The Royal OakThe Royal Oak is a traditional pub on Infirmary Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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The Scottish EngineerThe Scottish Engineer is a pub on Telford Road, serving the residential areas west of Edinburgh.
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The Shore Bar & RestaurantThe Shore Bar & Restaurant is a bar and restaurant on 3 Shore in Leith, a historic port district ….
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The SouthernThe Southern is a live music venue on Broughton Street in Edinburgh’s City Centre.
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The Standing OrderThe Standing Order is a public house on George Street in Edinburgh.
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The TorfinThe Torfin is a luxurious 4-star hotel on 108 St Johns Road in Corstorphine, an area with a relax….
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The Wee PubThe Wee Pub is a traditional Scottish pub on the historic Grassmarket in Edinburgh.
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The Wee Vault TaproomThe Wee Vault Taproom is a craft beer taproom in Edinburgh’s Haymarket, on West Maitland Street.
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The White Hart InnThe White Hart Inn is a traditional pub on Grassmarket, a lively area of Edinburgh.
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The WildcatThe Wildcat is a classic cocktail bar on Tarvit Street in Edinburgh’s Toll Cross.
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The World's EndThe World's End is a historic pub on Edinburgh’s High Street, in the Old Town.
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Theatre RoyalTheatre Royal is a bar and restaurant on Greenside Place in Edinburgh.
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Three MarysThree Marys is a pub on Henderson Street in Edinburgh.
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Three SistersThree Sisters is a bar on Market Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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Tiles BarTiles Bar is a bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town, on St Andrew Square.
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Tolbooth TavernTolbooth Tavern is a traditional restaurant on The Royal Mile, in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
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VictoriaVictoria is a pub on Dalry Road in Edinburgh.
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Wash BarWash Bar is a modern bar on North Bank Street in Edinburgh.
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WhiskiWhiski is a bar and restaurant on the Royal Mile.
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Whistle BinkiesWhistle Binkies is a live music venue located beneath South Bridge in Edinburgh.
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