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The Scottish Parliament
0.5 miles
Horse Wynd,
Edinburgh,
EH99 1SP
Designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles, who died before its completion in 2004, the Scottish Parliament building occupies an architecturally diverse corner of Edinburgh at the foot of the Royal Mile, with Dynamic Earth, the Queen’s Gallery and the…
Studio 24
0.7 miles
24–26 Calton Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DP
Studio 24 is an independent nightclub in the heart of Edinburgh. The venue not only showcases live music but is also home to a diverse collection of clubs. We aim to cater for every alternative genre. BE WARNED: STUDIO 24 IS NOT FOR THE MAINSTREAM…
The Canons' Gait
0.8 miles
232 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DQ
The Royal Mile isn't short on pubs, so you've got to do something to mark yourself out. In the case of the Canon's Gait, part of the DM Stewart group that also runs the venerable Abbotsford and Guildford Arms in the New Town, various points of…
David Bann
0.8 miles 56–58 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SXAs relaxing as its romantic aubergine tones and colour-blocked walls are, diners could be excused for finding a meal at David Bann a tad confusing. A mixed message comes through its menu, which sees imaginative and elegant starters and desserts…
Barioja
0.9 miles 15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DRBarioja, right next door to sister restaurant Iggs, distinguishes itself from its more mature, refined sibling by offering a wide selection of tapas in a laidback atmosphere. The smart interior features a well-stocked bar, comfortable leather benches…
The Brass Monkey
0.9 miles 14 Drummond Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9TUThere are plenty of things a pub will put on to help attract the punters: quiz nights, TV sport, DJs, knitting circles. Only the Brass Monkey, tucked along Drummond Street, does films. Which gives it a bit of a cult following, particularly among…
The Original Mosque Kitchen and Café
0.9 miles Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BTDebates over its actual ‘Originality’ still rage, with the (unconnected) Mosque Kitchen over the road claiming copyright, but the Original Mosque Kitchen remains a popular spot, still resolutely lo-fi, ladling curries from school dinner drums on to…
The Southern
0.9 miles 22 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PRA hot spot for beer drinkers, the Southern is the ideal watering hole for those looking for a decent pint. Housing a great range of beers, both bottled and on tap, many are from Scottish breweries such as Williams Bros’ Caesar Augustus, a refreshing…
Cabaret Voltaire
1.0 miles 36–38 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QRTriple-roomed subterranean venue set into the caverns of the Old Town with a musical programme that covers all aspects of underground music seven nights a week. Expect big name DJs in an intimate surrounding as well as up and coming artists along with…
Nile Valley
1.0 miles 6 Chapel Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AYNile Valley has remained almost completely unchanged for years. The posters wallpapering the stairs down to the dingy basement dining area rotate, advertising new club nights and student drama productions. It’s a Sudanese restaurant, with popular Middle…
The Meadow Bar
1.0 miles 42-44 Buccleuch Street, Southside, Edinburgh, EH8 9LPWith 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…
Pivo Caffè
1.0 miles 2–6 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DLA selection of the best Edinburgh DJs play every night for free.
The City Café
1.0 miles
19 Blair Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QR
Having adopted the theme of a classic American diner, the City Cafe, with its chequered floor, cosy booths and old-fashioned jukebox, makes a definite nod to 1950s USA. With a menu packed with burgers and fries, pancakes and milkshakes, the City Cafe’s…
The Hive
1.0 miles 15–17 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LGThe Hive is a popular late night haunt known for its generous promotions and varied music policy. Any given night you can be treated to pop and chart cheese, indie and electro or rock and metal - so check listings in advance. Holding up to 650 people…
Whistlebinkies
1.0 miles 4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LGOpen seven nights a week until 3am with live music (new bands, singers and musicians). Cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays after midnight.
