Best Nightlife in Edinburgh
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From the classic Stramash and Sandy Bell's, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 5,068 reviews
Discover Stramash, a restored church in Edinburgh turned into a lively two-level live music venue. Settle in with a drink and enjoy folk, rock or covers from the stage until the early hours.
★ 4.5 · 1,504 reviews
Discover Sandy Bell's, a small, friendly pub where Scottish folk music fills the room most nights. Pull up a seat with a real ale or a single malt and enjoy the informal sessions alongside the locals.
★ 3.8 · 1,458 reviews
Discover CC Blooms, the buzzing two-level gay club at the centre of Edinburgh's gayborhood. Order a cocktail at one of the bars, hit the dancefloor, and catch a cabaret night if one is on.
★ 4.0 · 322 reviews
Step into Cabaret Voltaire, a two-storey Edinburgh venue where a laid-back cocktail bar sits above a basement club. Start with drinks and old-fashioned table games, then head downstairs for live music or a late DJ set.
★ 3.8 · 507 reviews
Discover The Liquid Room, a 650-capacity Edinburgh venue for touring bands and dance nights. Catch a live show or a club night with powerful sound, bold lighting and a balcony view.
★ 4.4 · 857 reviews
Discover La Belle Angele, an Edinburgh institution that came back after a fire to host live gigs and themed club nights. Pick a night that matches your taste, grab a drink, and dance or watch a band in a compact room.
★ 4.5 · 934 reviews
Discover Edinburgh's Old Town after dark on The Original Pub Crawl, a guided night built for meeting fellow travellers. Hop between seven venues with your party guide, sipping included shots and a starter bomb while enjoying discounts and covered entry.
★ 4.1 · 304 reviews
Discover Sneaky Pete's, a loud and compact Edinburgh club where new bands and DJs keep the room buzzing until late. Squeeze in close for an intimate gig or dance to a hard-driving set.
★ 4.1 · 219 reviews
Discover The Mash House, a three-level Edinburgh venue mixing a loft-style bar with a club room and basement gigs. Start upstairs with a drink, then head down for live music or a DJ set.
★ 2.9 · 681 reviews
Discover The Hive, an Edinburgh club with free entry on weeknights and drinks deals to match. Pick a night, grab a cheap round, and dance to a mix of music until 3 am.
★ 3.6 · 209 reviews
Discover The Bongo Club, a late-night venue run by a local arts charity in Edinburgh. Check the programme for a DJ night, then dance until closing in a space with creative roots.
★ 4.3 · 146 reviews
Discover The Wee Red Bar, a small, inclusive bar-club tucked inside Edinburgh's university. Catch a live gig or a DJ set in a cosy room that locals and students call their own.
Edinburgh · 🌙 Nightlife
Stramash
2h30
Edinburgh · 🍸 Drinks
Sandy Bell's
1h30
CC Blooms
Cabaret Voltaire
3h
The Liquid Room
La Belle Angele
The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts
4h
Sneaky Pete's
The Mash House
The Hive Nightclub & Venue
The Bongo Club
The Wee Red Bar
