Best Things to Do in Edinburgh for Young Friend Groups
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From the classic Lane7 Edinburgh and The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 2,321 reviews
Play late at Lane7 Edinburgh, a social games venue that stays open into the small hours. Mix bowling, darts, pool and mini golf with drinks, ideal for groups or a lively date night.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,832 reviews
Duck down into The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh's basement home of stand-up. Catch several comedians in one intimate night, from local up-and-comers to touring names.
★ 4.8 · 2,343 reviews
Discover The Cocktail Geeks, a funky Edinburgh bar built around immersive pop-culture themes. Step into a fully dressed world and sample inventive cocktails served by costumed staff.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 893 reviews
Take Edinburgh's scariest late-night tour with a costumed guide. Walk through the Old Town alleys and a graveyard, then step into the underground vaults.
★ 4.6 · 2,718 reviews
Discover Panda & Sons, a dark, speakeasy-style bar tucked into Edinburgh's drinking scene. Settle in with an inventive cocktail chosen with help from the friendly bartenders, then linger over a few more rounds.
★ 4.6 · 46 reviews
Discover Crybaby, a buzzing Edinburgh bar with great music and a lively crowd. Dig into flavourful wings and loaded sides, then stay on for drinks late into the evening.
★ 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.
★ 4.0 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 3.8 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 865 reviews
Grab a table at Bodega, Edinburgh's lively taqueria for street-style tacos and tequila. Share a spread of tacos, flavourful wings and margaritas with friends or on a relaxed date night.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 3,512 reviews
Discover Cold Town House, a lively spot in Edinburgh's Grassmarket with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Old Town. Share a creative pizza and a craft beer or cocktail among the historic rooftops.
★ 4.7 · 1,056 reviews
Discover Bramble, a low-lit underground cocktail bar widely rated among Edinburgh's best. Settle in for expertly mixed classics and house creations, with a whisky list to match.
★ 4.4 · 4,252 reviews
Walk Edinburgh's hidden alleys at night and finish in the underground vaults. Listen to tales of witchcraft and murder beneath the Royal Mile.
★ 4.7 · 2,832 reviews
Join the Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky for a night of Edinburgh's darker tales. You'll wander Old Town lanes, enter Blair Street's vaults, then settle into candlelit Megget's Cellar for more stories and a drink.
★ 4.6 · 4,669 reviews
Brave the dark with the Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Follow the guide along the Royal Mile after sunset, then step into the South Bridge vaults to see torture displays and hear chilling local legends.
★ 4.5 · 4,736 reviews
Ride a black double-decker through Edinburgh while a theatrical guide mixes comedy with ghost stories. Pass Greyfriars and the Royal Mile and hear tales of plague and body snatching.
★ 4.4 · 2,504 reviews
Settle into Baba, a warm, rustic-chic spot where Mediterranean plates meet the charcoal grill. Share roasted garlic and grilled dishes with a cocktail in a handsome historic building.
★ 4.5 · 873 reviews
Discover Dragonfly, a chandelier-lit, plant-filled cocktail lounge inspired by the 1920s. Let the bartenders craft a bespoke drink to your taste before the evening music picks up.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 2,481 reviews
Discover Paradise Palms, a playful plant-based hangout combining a bar, kitchen and record store under one roof. Order creative cocktails and vegetarian Mexican plates while soaking up the easygoing, music-loving atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 2,266 reviews
Pull up to Civerinos on Forrest Road for pizza that locals say lives up to the hype. Order a thin New York-style slice or a whole pie with creative toppings in a small, buzzing room.
★ 4.6 · 726 reviews
Grab a table at Ka Pao, a trendy restaurant that keeps going until midnight. Share flavour-packed plates, many of them gluten-free adaptable, in a lively room that rewards repeat visits.
★ 4.8 · 271 reviews
Try The Climbing Hangar Edinburgh, a sociable climbing gym in Portobello where first-timers and regulars share the walls. Tackle a few routes, then refuel with food on site in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
★ 4.8 · 391 reviews
Climb inside Alien Rock, a converted vaulted church in Newhaven with an unusual atmosphere. Work through top-rope and lead routes on varied walls, with helpful staff on hand if you're new to climbing.
Edinburgh · 🎭 Entertainment
Lane7 Edinburgh
1h30
Edinburgh · 🌙 Nightlife
The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts
4h
The Stand Comedy Club
2h
Edinburgh · 🍸 Drinks
The Cocktail Geeks
La Belle Angele
3h
Edinburgh · 🧭 Tours
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour
Panda & Sons
Crybaby
Sneaky Pete's
Cabaret Voltaire
The Liquid Room
The Hive Nightclub & Venue
CC Blooms
2h30
Edinburgh · 🍽️ Food
Bodega
1h15
The Mash House
Stramash
Cold Town House
Bramble
Evening Underground Ghost Tour
Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour
Baba
Dragonfly
The Wee Red Bar
Paradise Palms
Civerinos
1h
Ka Pao Edinburgh
Edinburgh · ⚽ Sport
The Climbing Hangar Edinburgh
alien rock
