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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Place, Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EB
For ten years mirth-seekers have delved beneath York Place in search of something to tickle their ribs and split their sides – and the hugely successful comedy club has provided just that. To accompany the Thursday to Saturday night line-ups, a…
Black Bo's
57–61 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NB
Tucked away in a beautifully central location, Black Bo's is all wooden floors and candle-light, making this haven a beautiful setting for long, relaxed evenings in good company. With a formidable veggie-friendly wine list and friendly atmosphere, it…
The Ship on the Shore
24–26 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QN
The Ship on the Shore has often been overshadowed by its more prominent fishy comrades in this area of Leith, but this is sure to change with the arrival of new management and new chef Michael Pasiecznik. The wood-panelled bar area is good for a…
The Granary
32–34 The Shore, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QN
Part of the Glasgow-based G1 Group's expansion into Edinburgh, the Granary is a new addition to the Shore's diverse line-up of eating and drinking spots. This mock-traditional pub has a dark timber interior, housing a bar area, a small balcony where…
The King's Wark
36 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QU
The Leith dining scene continues to change apace, so it's reassuring to see one of its longest established pubs staying ahead of the pack. The main bar offers a traditional bar menu spiced up daily to include blackboard specials; the adjacent dining…
Biblos
1 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1HR
Located close to the university, Biblos tends to be dominated by members of Edinburgh's student population. The venue has recently undergone a revamp: curtains, comfy armchairs and bright lampshades now lend the space a contemporary, clubby feel. The…
Cargo
Edinburgh Quay, 129 Fountainbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9QA
Cargo's chic and airy space has been designed to draw in a hip, young crowd. Large glass panes at the back show off the beer garden by the canal and illuminate a large seating area full of polished black furniture and leather booths. The outdoor area is…
The Orchard
1/2 Howard Place, Canonmills,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5JZ
The Orchard has done its best to be as accommodating as possible: you can cosy down on the squashy sofas over brunch at the weekends; grab a window table and watch the passing crowds or barfly it at the large central bar. Dark wooden furniture contrasts…
Barioja
19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
As the younger, funkier sibling to Iggs restaurant next door, Barioja serves traditional tapas in relaxed, style-bar surroundings. With large picture windows overlooking Calton Hill, their promise to bring you 'Spanish sunshine, whatever the weather…
Ivory Lounge
126–128 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4HH
The Ivory Lounge is a new bar/restaurant at the west end of George Street on the site of the former Bar 38. Plush booths and pale blue lighting help create a vibrant atmosphere, and the wide, open aisles ensure that guests never feel confined. While…
Avoca
4–6 Dean Street,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1LW
This is a bar that knows exactly what it's doing when it comes to food. It's not attempting to be a bistro: it's emphatically a bar and loves being a bar. Taste is everything in this little relaxing snug; music and chat don't intrude on your dining and…
Basement Bar
10a–12a Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RH
Situated below busy Broughton Street, The Basement is a lively little bistro where staff dressed in Hawaiian shirts often greet you at the door. Inside, tall gothic candles and 80s retro décor set the tone of fun, casual dining. The menu, which changes…
Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity Crescent, Newhaven,
Edinburgh,
EH5 3ED
Leith's Waterfront developments are bringing new residents and business to institutions such as the bustling Old Chain Pier, a historic location perched just above the Forth. There are outdoor tables in the summer, and the vast expanse of glass affords…
Henry's Cellar Bar
8–16a Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8BJ
Scotland
Eclectic and experimental night form surf rock to electro. See listings for details.
Iglu
2b Jamaica Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6HH
Iglu is a venue that takes its organic, local and ethical food policy very seriously. But don't feel guilty if you need to take a taxi there should you find it hard to locate: it's hidden away from the main drag of the city centre and lurks…
sygn
15 Charlotte Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4QZ
Sygn has been quietly building a reputation for quality since it first appeared in a fuzzy pink glow in 2004. In both style and substance it is the equal of any of the bars on George Street. Subdued lighting, considered décor and plush furnishings set…
Centraal
32 West Nicholson Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DD
West Nicolson Street is probably the classic student haunt of Edinburgh with its grungy but independent-minded array of shops, sandwich bars, pubs and cheaper eateries. Centraal bar and restaurant tucks itself away at the bottom of a steep staircase…
Favorit
19–20 Teviot Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QZ
Favorit is a late night diner for the young and hip and – most importantly – for those with the munchies. Black and white chequered tiles, retro tables and benches and a large, red neon Favorit sign set the scene. All that's missing is Pulp Fiction's…
Filmhouse Café Bar
88 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BZ
It is rare thing these days to find a place to eat that truly serves a purpose and functions without pretension, unnecessary frills or ideas above its station. The Filmhouse Bar has fulfilled such a role in Edinburgh for over 20 years, providing a…
Hamiltons Bar Kitchen
18 Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AU
Hamiltons is a reliable local bar, well-placed to lure the residents and frequenters of Stockbridge in for a bite or a drink. The interior is cleverly divided into sections: a soft seating area by the window is great for coffee and people-watching, and…
The Standard
24 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TG
Stylish décor, with a nod to the old school Manhattan diner, lends the Standard an air of polished elegance. Adorning most of the walls are framed black and white photos, while the rest of the space is taken up by large TV screens that normally screen…
The Street
2 Picardy Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JT
At the corner of Picardy Place, right on the apex of Edinburgh's 'pink triangle' is the Street, a sociable, gay-friendly bar that also serves up tasty grub. It's shaped like a fishbowl, the wide glass walls and tall stools allowing guests to see and be…
Candy Bar
113–115 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JN
Aimed squarely at the pretty young things, the Candy Bar really is the cheeky twinkle in the eye of Edinburgh's George Street. There's an air of backstreet chic about the place, with the emphasis on drinking and having a good time rather than eating.
Oddfellows
14 Forrest Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QN
Oddfellows is housed inside a beautiful building, which has been transformed into a student-friendly refectory by the Festival Inns chain. There are no booths or romantic nooks in this place, and you're unlikely to want to gaze into the eyes of another…
Po Na Na
43b Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EP
Scotland
Student nights, funky beats and more. See listings for selected highlights.
Rick's
55a Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1LH
Sunset-coloured lights shine from behind the bar in this chic, subterranean Frederick Street restaurant/hotel. Guests of Rick's enjoy the stylish atmosphere created by low lamps, sleek leather furniture and funky music. As for food, Rick's offers…
Tempus
19–21 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PB
In prime position on George Street, Tempus, which enjoyed a glamorous refurbishment in 2006, is the bar and restaurant of the George Hotel. Immerse yourself in lavish surroundings of leather banquettes, opulent jewelled mirrors and sparkling…
The Abbotsford
3 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PR
At first sight, this classic city centre bar looks like an old-fashioned spit and sawdust affair. But there's a real diversity of clientele here, from chattering ladies who lunch to the pinstriped suit brigade and hungover tourists seeking sustenance.
The Albanach
197 High Street, Royal Mile, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH11PE
Right on the Royal Mile, the Albanach tempts tourists with a safe Scottish menu. Its bar, stocking 103 whiskies, leads to a wood and stone dining area out back. One may or may not appreciate the 'modern tartan' walls adorned with patriotic statements…
All Bar One
29–31 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PA
Once upon a time, All Bar One was the fresh-faced, exclusive bar-about-town frequented by apple flirtini-sipping suits. While never quite diverting the gastro-pub experts, it did embed the wine bar-diner concept in the nation's consciousness. But the…
Cameo Bar
23 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
The Cameo's location by the waterfront in Leith means it regularly welcomes a lively crowd of locals and office workers. The bar menu, served all day, features a selection of pub favourites: nachos, sandwiches, baked potatoes, burgers and pasta, all…
Cloisters
26 Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
Occasionally, there's a short wait for chips at this Tollcross pub. It's nothing to do with bad service, though: the chef just needs freshly to peel more spuds. Great care is taken over the daily changing bar meal menu, which now includes extra dishes…
Eighty Queen Street
80 Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4NF
Soft candle-light, live jazz and good cocktails are surely on the recipe for a good start to any night out. Eighty Queen Street displays these elements in abundance to ease you into your meal. From an extensive menu, which is served from 8am Monday to…
Tigerlily
125 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JN
A couple of years on from its much-heralded arrival on Edinburgh's night-life scene, this smart hotel, bar and restaurant is very much the glitzy hotspot it always aspired to be. The urbane, affluent and highly presentable clientele descend on this…
Café Royal Circle Bar
19 West Register Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
Café Royal doesn't take bookings, and it's nearly always full. Do persist, though, as you won't be disappointed. Ornate ceilings with gold cornicing and original tiled wall decorations frame the grand space, which has as its focal point the Circle Bar.
City Café
19 Blair Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QR
City Café has long been a buzzing starting-off point for a night out in Edinburgh. Live DJ sets at the weekend attract hordes of clubbers bound for Cabaret Voltaire across the street or the Bongo Club down the road. During the day, the American…
Ecco Vino
19 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
The casual, laid-back atmosphere of Ecco Vino is rarely achieved elsewhere in the capital. The chatter of the patrons and the clatter of the glasses encourage you to take a seat, take a menu, and take a glass . . . or a bottle. The wine list is as…
Grape
The Capital Building, 13 St Andrew Square, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2BH
Grape is located in a beautiful, high-ceilinged building and well situated at the east end of George Street for a break from shopping or a swift drink after work. The room is divided into two spacious bar areas (largely to accommodate the office crowd…
indigo (yard)
7 Charlotte Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4QZ
Indigo (yard) has been a fixture of the West End's eating and drinking scene for over a decade now, and shows no signs of losing favour with its regular crowd of workers and shoppers, who can be found here at all times of the day. Because of the…
The Shore Bar & Restaurant
3 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QW
The venerable and much-loved Shore Bar & Restaurant was taken over by immediate neighbours Fishers in the spring of 2008. The Shore has one of Edinburgh's most appealing old interiors, its separate bar and restaurant areas both featuring extensive dark…
The Cambridge Bar
20 Young Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JB
For simple, filling pub grub, you can't do much better than a well-made burger and chips. That's virtually all they serve at the Cambridge, besides home-made bean burgers for veggies and chicken breasts for non-beef fans. It's the attention to detail…
Cruz
The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QN
Built almost 90 years ago in Greenock, the former steam trawler Ocean Mist moored by the Shore in Leith is a surprisingly venerable setting for the style-infused bar, nightspot and restaurant these days known as Cruz. Round leather booths sit beneath…
Pivo Caffè
2-6 Calton Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DL
Scotland
A selection of the best Edinburgh DJs play every night for free.
Assembly
41 Lothian Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1HB
You can view the Potterrow and Teviot student unions from the windows of this relaxed cocktail bar, so it's no great surprise that it attracts its fair share of students. With tight budgets in mind, the food is served in large, wallet-pleasing portions…
Dragonfly
52 West Port,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2LD
An effortlessly popular drinking spot for some years since its 2004 reimagining as a shiny new cocktail bar, Dragonfly – which has been voted Scotland's most stylish bar – shows no sign of letting its sheen tarnish. It still feels like one of the places…
Palm Court Bollinger Bar
The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EQ
The glamorous entrance into the Balmoral Hotel is an experience in itself, but when the soft notes of a harp reach your ears in the Palm Court Tearoom and Bollinger Bar, a proper sense of grandeur is felt. Staff attend to your every whim, and before you…
All Bar One
Exchange Plaza, 50 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BY
Once upon a time, All Bar One was the fresh-faced, exclusive bar-about-town frequented by apple flirtini-sipping suits. While never quite diverting the gastro-pub experts, it did embed the wine bar-diner concept in the nation's consciousness. But the…
Apero
34 Alva Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 4PY
Tucked away among the cobbled streets of Edinburgh's West End, Apero is a real hidden gem of a bar, which sits somewhere between exclusive cocktail bar and 'members only' supper club. The décor is adorable, even if it has the feel of having been thrown…
The Bad Ass Bar, Bistro and Grill
167 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4LS
For a nine-year-old, the Bad Ass Bar, Bistro and Grill does an impressive job of feigning maturity. An old-fashioned pub exterior gives way to a smokily-lit, cosy bar where vintage mirrors and old photographs cover the dark walls, giving the place a…
The Canon's Gait
232 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DQ
The Canon's Gait boasts an impressively grand entrance on the Royal Mile, which carries a plaque detailing the history of the pub and the surrounding area. Inside, clean cream walls house a relaxed bar area dotted with large circular tables and a low…
Dirty Dick's
159 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4LS
The name Dirty Dick's conjures up images of buxom wenches serving flagons of foaming ale. In reality, this tourist-friendly watering hole is closer in ambience to a Scottish theme bar than a Carry On film. From wall to ceiling, the interior is decked…
Traverse Bar Café
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ED
Taking a room like this – a windowless subterranean theatre foyer-cum-passageway – and making something coherent and appealing is an achievement in itself, but the Trav is also a watering hole, nexus for cultural debate and, more importantly here, a…
Utopia
154–158 Easter Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5RL
Easter Road's first style bar was intended as a diamond in the rough when it opened in 2006, with a sleek brown interior and smart cocktail menu. It's no longer the head-turner it once was but the area is transforming gradually and Utopia sees itself as…
Villager
49–50 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EJ
The first in the mini-empire of style bars that now includes Dragonfly and the Voodoo Rooms, Villager is run by three style-conscious, fun-loving Edinburgh businessmen. The décor is a mix of graffiti stencil art, vintage trainers and trashy-chic…
The Hudson Hotel
7–11 Hope Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4EL
When this former post office reopened in 2006 as a hotel, the idea was to create the atmosphere of a slick Manhattan hangout in Edinburgh's West End. Brick walls and dark floorboards on the ground floor bar may have you fooled that you're in a trendy…
Baroque
39-41 Broughton Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JU
You'd have called it a style bar back in the heady days of the late-90s, but Broughton Street's Baroque is no longer the epicentre of cool. Posing pre-club queens now move on to hipper joints and Baroque's former core clientele has either mutated into…
Dalriada
77 Promenade, Portobello,
Edinburgh,
EH15 2EL
Situated in an imposing building at the Joppa end of the Portobello Promenade, Dalriada is a fantastic bar-cum-café that's just perfect for an afternoon coffee and cake while you watch the waves roll in, or an evening drink as the sun sets over the…
Negociants
45–47 Lothian Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1HB
Long established as a late-night eatery for nighthawk students and Edinburgh festival-goers (the Teviot and Udderbelly venues are just across the road), Negociants has recently been taken over by members of staff and was implementing various changes at…
The Caley Sample Room
42–58 Angle Park Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2JR
Situated just off the beaten track in Craiglockhart, The Caley Sample Room is definitely one watering station to mark on the map. The venue uses every inch of its long, thin interior confidently to bridge the twilight worlds of bar and restaurant. At…
The Guildford Arms
1–5 West Register Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
Homey and welcoming from the moment you enter, the Guildford Arms is a place where you can easily imagine sinking a few real ales (there are ten on offer) or glasses of wine (they serve 18 by the glass). While the menu lists traditional pub staples, the…
The Sheep Heid Inn
43 The Causeway, Duddingston,
Edinburgh,
EH15 3QA
Tucked away in Duddingston is Edinburgh's oldest pub, which has been around since 1360. For city dwellers the Sheep Heid Inn is well worth taking the trouble to get to as it's extremely pleasant to while away a few hours among the collected bric-a-brac…
iso-bar
7 Bernard Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6PW
The iso-bar was once a shining star in Leith’s bar food firmament. While it still attracts a loyal local clientele, the eating and drinking side of the operation had become a bit of a battle recently, from struggling to order over the constant ‘ping’ of…
Le Monde
16 George Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PS
Behind Le Monde Hotel lies quite a seductive idea: each room exudes the ambience of one of the world's most iconic cities. Got your passport? First stop: Milan. It's Italian-style espresso central, so grab a coffee and lounge to your heart's delight.
Morningside Glory
1 Comiston Road, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH10 6AA
Morningside Glory is the original venture in Edinburgh of the Glasgow-based G1 Group. Its clientele seem to be a mix of passers-by and locals popping in for a drink and a pew to watch the latest sporting fixtures. The furniture is a mix of leather sofas…
The Regent
2 Montrose Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5DL
Scotland
The Regent’s proprietor Alan Joy, who also runs Edinburgh’s popular gay night Joy, pitches his pub the same way he does his club; it’s ‘straight-friendly’. It certainly is friendly, with a relaxed, chatty atmosphere that other Edinburgh gay pubs tend…
The Waterline
58 The Shore, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5RD
Renewal is as important in the hospitality world as it is in any relationship, and the people at the Waterline are hopeful the pub's recent spruce-up will strengthen its bond with customers. In both the interior and the menu, this laid-back place has…
Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6HF
Scotland
A pub no bigger than your sitting room amidst the affluent surroundings of the New Town is always going to seem like a fish out of water, yet it’s Kay’s homely approach which keeps regulars coming back. A staunch rugby boozer, it features a coal fire…
Meadow Bar
42-44 Buccleuch Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9LP
With Edinburgh University around the corner, it is little surprise that the Meadow Bar has long been a favourite of students and academics. Those in the know forsake the self-consciously happening haunts in this part of town for the understated cool of…
The Merlin
168-172 Morningside Road, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4PU
With bold patterned wallpaper, gilt frames and a blazing fireplace adorned with a dramatic stag's head, this expansive dining and drinking space is frequented by a mixed crowd of Morningside locals. Food is served from noon onwards, all day, every day…
Burlington Bertie’s
11-13 Tarvit Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LB
Scotland
Ask anyone behind the bar to name the best feature of Burlington Bertie’s, and they’ll all come back with the line that they’ve got the best jukebox in town. That might be open to debate, but there’s no doubting that its selection of classic and…
Rick’s
55a Fredrick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 IHL
Scotland
Custom-designed furniture, elegant walnut headboards and cashmere blankets all contribute to the rich minimalist comfort of the ten well equipped rooms at Rick’s. Venture down to the stylish bar/restaurant located just across the glass covered…
Tonic (Devil's Kitchen)
34a North Castle Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BN
When God (or whoever) created the hangover, they at least had the good grace to ensure that places like Tonic existed too. This quietly confident, compact bar is the perfect city centre bolthole for lunching or brunching away those boozy blues…
