Nightlife · Edinburgh
Nightlife in Edinburgh
Where Edinburgh goes out — handpicked bars, clubs, live music rooms and late-night eats for any kind of night.
Editor's pickFrequently added to plans
Where to eat
Mary's Milk Bar
$Ice Cream · Grassmarket
Daily-changing gelato and hot chocolate — under-the-castle queues.
Timberyard
$$$Modern Scottish · Lady Lawson Street
Cosy warehouse, fire-pit cooking and a serious cocktail list.
Live & on stage
Beltane Fire Festival
Calton Hill · Apr 30 · Pagan Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
City-wide · Aug 1–25 · Festival / Arts
Hogmanay Street Party
Princes Street · Dec 30 – Jan 1 · NYE
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Castle Esplanade · Aug 1–23 · Music / Military
Frequently asked
- Standouts include our handpicked locals' list. The list mixes cocktail bars, live-music rooms and dance floors so you can build a full night without leaving the neighbourhood.
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