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ASSEMBLY ROOMS

1000 Capacity

The Assembly Rooms are meeting halls in central Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally solely a meeting place for social gatherings, it is now also used as an arts venue and for public events, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Hogmanay celebrations

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54 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR

0131 220 4348

BADABING LIVE MUSIC & COCKTAIL BAR

400 Capacity

Glam, red-hued eatery offering an array of chops & seafood alongside live music, cocktails & wine.

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25 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ

0131 228 1894

BANNERMAN'S BAR

175 Capacity

Established pub with atmospheric warren of nooks and crannies for whisky, real ale and live music.


212 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ

0131 556 3254

THE BANSHEE LABYRINTH

100 Capacity

Haunted-themed spot with bars, cinema, live bands and music nights from metal to punk and rave.

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29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG

0131 558 8209

BIDDY MULLIGANS

25 Capacity

Rustic Irish tavern with banquettes, booths and stripped wood floors, plus traditional live music.

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94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR

0131 220 1246

BREWHEMIA

800 Capacity

Woodsy-chic venue with lounge areas offering European fare, cocktails & many beers, plus live music.

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1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE

​0131 226 9560

CABARET VOLTAIRE

The Vault- 200 Capacity
The Boudoir- 150 Capacity

Atmospheric basement vault complex for club nights, live music, bar with craft beers and pizza.

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36-38 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR

0131 247 4704

THE CAVES

150 Capacity

Atmospheric rooms for clubs, live music and parties in an 18th century vaulted storage complex.

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8-10 Niddry St S, Edinburgh EH1 1NS

0131 510 1122

CORN EXCHANGE

3000 Capacity

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is a conference, banqueting, wedding, sports and live music venue in the Chesser suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. The maximum dinner capacity is 1000 guests and for concerts 3000 spectators.

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11 New Market Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ

0131 477 3500

THE COW SHED

230 Capacity

65 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW

​0131 510 7555

THE COUNTING HOUSE

350 Capacity

34 W, W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DD

0131 667 7533

DIRTY MARTINI

300 Capacity

16 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF

0131 270 3939

DROPKICK MURPHYS

289 Capacity

Irish tavern with football decor offering sports on TV & live music in an energetic atmosphere.

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7 Merchant St, Edinburgh EH1 2QD

0131 225 2002

FINNEGANS WAKE

100 Capacity

Spacious Irish-themed bar with buzzing atmosphere, live bands, TV sports and student discounts.

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9b Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2HE

0131 225 9348

FOOTLIGHTS

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Traditional pub serving Scottish food and burgers, with big screen sports and regular live music

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7 Spittal St, Edinburgh EH3 9DY

0131 229 6466

GHILLIE DHU

300 Capacity

Dramatic vaulted Georgian hall with booths for Scottish dining, live music and ceilidhs.

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2, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD

0131 222 9930

THE GLOBE BAR

30 Capacity

Vibrant bar luring backpackers and students to budget drinks and live DJs, plus global TV sports.

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Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG

0131 557 4670

HENRYS CELLAR

Capacity

Intimate, murky basement for live music, comedy, spoken word gigs and alternative club nights.


16A Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8BJ

0131 629 2992

THE HIVE

250 Capacity

Relaxed club venue playing diverse music range, free entry Sunday-Thursday with cheap drinks deals.

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15-17 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG

0131 000 0000

THE JAZZ BAR

140 Capacity

Live jazz, acoustic music and cocktails served up in a bustling basement space. 


1a Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1HR

0131 220 4298

LA BELLE ANGELE

600 Capacity

This longstanding nightclub was renovated after a fire & hosts a range of varied DJ nights & events

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11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1HJ

0131 220 1161

LEITH DEPOT

60 Capacity

Laid-back pub offering a comfort food menu with vegan options & an upstairs space for live music.

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138, 140 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DT

0131 555 4738

LEITH FOLK CLUB

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Leith Folk Club was formed in June of 2004 to bring outstanding, high class folk, blues and country music from all over the world to our venue in sunny Leith

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221 Ferry Rd, Edinburgh EH6 4NN

07977561604

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LEITH THEATRE

1400 Capacity

1932 theatre complex with a main auditorium & other spaces for concerts, movies, parties & more.

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28-30 Ferry Rd, Edinburgh EH6 4AE

0131 629 0810

THE LIQUID ROOM'S

800 Capacity

800-capacity venue for intimate live shows, touring bands, tribute nights and dance clubs.

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9C Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2HE

0131 225 2564

THE MASH HOUSE

225 Capacity

Nightspot over 3 levels with loft-inspired bar and club room, hosting live music and DJ sessions.

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37 Guthrie St, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ

0131 220 2514

OPIUM

110 Capacity

Classic and alternative rock club with regular drinks specials, themed events and karaoke nights.

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71 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW

0131 225 8382

THE OUTHOUSE

60 Capacity

Cool, arty hangout with cocktails, craft beers, live music, DJ sessions and beer garden.

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12A Broughton St Ln, Edinburgh EH1 3LY

0131 557 6668

THE QUEEN'S HALL

900 Capacity

The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 197


The Queens Hall, Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JG

0131 668 2019

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THE RAT PACK

180 Capacity

Sounds of the 50s onwards in a cocktail and piano bar with live music nightly and dancing till late.

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9 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4RG

0131 228 9147

REID CONCERT HALL

218 Capacity

Music venue administered by the Univerity of Edinburgh's School of Music with regular performances.

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Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL

0131 651 2189

ROSE THEATRE

300 (main hall), 120 (basement), 100 (studio), 50 (attic) Capacity

204 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4AZ

0131 622 6555

ROYAL MILE TAVERN

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Traditional oak-panelled pub with craft ales, British menu and live local musicians every night.

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127 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG

0131 557 9681

THE ROYAL OAK

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Historic real ale pub with free live folk music in cosy public bar and compact basement lounge.

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1 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT

0131 557 2976

SNEAKY PETE'S

100 Capacity

Loud, buzzing and compact late-night eclectic live music bar and dance club, with new band nights.


73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW

0131 225 1757

STRAMASH

900 Capacity

900-capacity venue offering a variety of live music & sports events in a renovated church.


207 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ

0131 623 4353

SUBWAY COWGATE

400 Capacity

A full-service bar, cocktail specials, & live music with graffiti murals inspired by NYC subways.

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69 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW

0131 225 7377

SUMMERHALL

500 Capacity

Summerhall provides a unique setting for any event. Notably located at the east end of the Meadows with ample public transport links we have an amazing variety of spaces ready to accommodate anything from 5 to 500 guests.

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1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL

0131 560 1580

THE TAP

130 Capacity

80 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9DE

0131 656 3611

THE THREE SISTERS

140 (standing) Capacity

Lively pub in stone building with vaulted ceilings and courtyard, for live sports and drinks deals.

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139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS

0131 622 6802

THE USHER HALL

2,200 Capacity

The Usher Hall is a concert hall, situated on Lothian Road, in the west end of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics.


Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA

0131 228 1155

THE VOODOO ROOMS

180-200 standing

Lush bar for cocktails, an eclectic menu and live music cabaret rooms, with exotic, antique decor.


19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA

0131 556 7060

THE WEE RED BAR

200 Capacity

Compact bar-club known for playing music, with regular sets by DJs and a programme of live concerts.

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74 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9DF

0131 651 5859

WHIGHAMS WINE CELLARS

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Wine bar with intimate snugs and open areas, serving new and old vintages, plus regular modern jazz.

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13 Hope St, Edinburgh EH2 4EL

0131 225 8674

WHISTLEBINKIES

200 Capacity

Murky, atmospheric live music bar with bands every night, cask ales and free entry Sunday-Thursday.


4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL

0131 557 5114

THE WILDCAT

200 Capacity

11-13 Tarvit St, Edinburgh EH3 9LB

0131 629 2828

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