Nightlife in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a large student population so it is not surprising that it has a lively nightlife agenda. From gay-friendly clubs and bars to theatres, nightclubs and ghost tours...there is something to suit all tastes when it comes to nightlife in Edinburgh. Find cheap flights to Edinburgh with eDreams.

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37 Holyrood Rd
Canongate
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Bongo Club is perhaps one of the coolest clubs in the Scottish capital. It is located in the Canongate in Edinburgh and hosts live music events such as hip-hop, funk and reggae.

14 Picardy Place
near Hollyrood Park
Edinburgh
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It is one of the most gay-friendly clubs in the city and plays mainly House and trance music, but it also organises events such as Saturday Night Fever.

26 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
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On entering Frankenstein's pub-club you will feel like you have just walked into Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory. Frankenstein is open seven days a week and offers a great selection of cocktails and drinks at any one of the its three bars. There are three floors to this pub and there are regular themed events. Watch out for the daily midnight VIP appearance.

The club is set in an underground basement near Edinburgh Castle and it plays great indie music which attracts lots of Edinburgh's student population.

Enjoy a night at Lulu with its dim lighting, luxurious sofas, warm colours and glamorous setting. Dance to any music you like at Lulu such as disco, electro and Latin rhythms, and enjoy its exclusive setting.

51 George Street
Edinburgh
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Opal Lounge is a glamorous cocktail bar which is located on George Street, one of the most expensive areas in Edinburgh. This is the perfect location for a private party, a meal or a night out with a group of friends. Sample the Asian food, try one of the scrumptious cocktails and dance to the music all night long at Opal Lounge, but make sure you dress to impress!

73 Cowgate
Edinburgh
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Sample the flavour frozen vodkas at Red Vodka Room and enjoy the weekly drinks promotions, not to mention the great choice of music. If you like House music, make your way to Red Vodka Room on a Friday night, or if you like R ’n' B, try this club on a Saturday night.

28 Kings Stables Road
Edinburgh
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It is open four nights a week and has three floors with two bars, a pool table and a football table. Tuesday night Shagtag and Thursday night Remedy are popular student nights at Stereo. The weekend attracts a more varied clientele with students, visitors and locals of all ages.

139 Cowgate
Edinburgh

The Three Sisters is a Scottish pub about 5 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. It has an outdoor patio with stone walls where you can sit and have a drink during the summer. The bar itself is an Irish, Gothic style pub which also has a dance floor and disco where you can dance and have a few pre-club drinks or enjoy a lively night out.

Units 6 & 77, Omni Leisure Complex
Greenside Place
Edinburgh
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This is a relaxed Aussie bar where you can listen to live music and Djs or dance to some of the best indie, dance and rock music from the last three decades. The club also has three large screen TVs which makes it the perfect venue to have a quick bite to eat, a snack or a few drinks while watching a game of football.