Night Life
Drink scene
The Grassmarket the Royal Mile and Rose Street (City Centre) are great for pubs that have live music and traditional pub atmosphere.
This venue has a passion for loud music! Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Cabaret Voltaire has been at the forefront of Scotland’s electronic music scene and club culture for over a decade.
The club showcases the best local and international DJ talent on a weekly basis! What’s really unique about this place is their ‘Barcade’, a 20 seater keyhole room equipped with retro SNES gaming systems, so if you fancy a break from boogying and want to chill and play a game instead, you can.
Cabaret Voltaire spans two floors, and pretty much looks like a cave. They have cosy illuminated booths perfect for chatting with your mates and a cool cocktail bar upstairs, which isn’t too far away from the dance floor you’ll be glad to know.
If you’re not into house music, upstairs have a separate DJ who plays more lyrical, disco music; this place really is perfect for everyone!
49 habitants recommandent
Cabaret Voltaire
36-38 Blair StThis venue has a passion for loud music! Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Cabaret Voltaire has been at the forefront of Scotland’s electronic music scene and club culture for over a decade.
The club showcases the best local and international DJ talent on a weekly basis! What’s really unique about this place is their ‘Barcade’, a 20 seater keyhole room equipped with retro SNES gaming systems, so if you fancy a break from boogying and want to chill and play a game instead, you can.
Cabaret Voltaire spans two floors, and pretty much looks like a cave. They have cosy illuminated booths perfect for chatting with your mates and a cool cocktail bar upstairs, which isn’t too far away from the dance floor you’ll be glad to know.
If you’re not into house music, upstairs have a separate DJ who plays more lyrical, disco music; this place really is perfect for everyone!
This club is super popular amongst students living in Edinburgh, with a spacious modern setting and a great garden with plenty of VIP deals. Based on the popular George Street, this club attracts many students in the week as well as locals fancying a sesh on the weekend.
With a whopping five cocktail bars and four dance floor party booths, this place is perfect for any occasion, whether that be a birthdays, graduation, or just a good old night out! The dance floor is absolutely huge, meaning you’ve got plenty of space to dance and mingle, as well as some of the best DJ’s in Edinburgh on the decks.
27 habitants recommandent
Why Not Nightclub
14 George StThis club is super popular amongst students living in Edinburgh, with a spacious modern setting and a great garden with plenty of VIP deals. Based on the popular George Street, this club attracts many students in the week as well as locals fancying a sesh on the weekend.
With a whopping five cocktail bars and four dance floor party booths, this place is perfect for any occasion, whether that be a birthdays, graduation, or just a good old night out! The dance floor is absolutely huge, meaning you’ve got plenty of space to dance and mingle, as well as some of the best DJ’s in Edinburgh on the decks.
Don’t let the sticky floors put you off! The Liquid Room is known as one of the UK’s leading venues for gigs and club nights, which is why you won’t want to give this place a miss!
They have worked with artists from pretty much every music genre to provide some unforgettable club nights. Mansion Wednesdays and Indigo Thursdays are the most popular student nights here, providing hours of entertainment and cheap drinks.
It’s located in a 19th Century church in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, which is a great little quirk in itself. The club has two floors and a balcony that overhangs the main dance floor, great to see if you can spot your mates terrible dancing.
There’s also a large outside space so if you fancy some fresh air after throwing some shapes, you can pop outside and take a breather.
18 habitants recommandent
The Liquid Room
9C Victoria StDon’t let the sticky floors put you off! The Liquid Room is known as one of the UK’s leading venues for gigs and club nights, which is why you won’t want to give this place a miss!
They have worked with artists from pretty much every music genre to provide some unforgettable club nights. Mansion Wednesdays and Indigo Thursdays are the most popular student nights here, providing hours of entertainment and cheap drinks.
It’s located in a 19th Century church in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, which is a great little quirk in itself. The club has two floors and a balcony that overhangs the main dance floor, great to see if you can spot your mates terrible dancing.
There’s also a large outside space so if you fancy some fresh air after throwing some shapes, you can pop outside and take a breather.
Did somebody say cheap drinks? The Hive Nightclub on Niddry Street is known as the cheapest club in Edinburgh. The club venue that plays a diverse music range which is perfect for everyone! The great thing about this venue is students get free entry from Sunday-Thursday, which lots of cheap drinks deals too.
Hive mixes a playlist of indie hits, to R’n’B, to nu-metal and a big handful of cheesey pop. The well-known philosophy amongst partygoers ‘Hive till five’ allows clubbers to dance until the sun comes up, just don’t forget your greasy kebab and chips on the way home!
22 habitants recommandent
The Hive Nightclub
15-17 Niddry StDid somebody say cheap drinks? The Hive Nightclub on Niddry Street is known as the cheapest club in Edinburgh. The club venue that plays a diverse music range which is perfect for everyone! The great thing about this venue is students get free entry from Sunday-Thursday, which lots of cheap drinks deals too.
Hive mixes a playlist of indie hits, to R’n’B, to nu-metal and a big handful of cheesey pop. The well-known philosophy amongst partygoers ‘Hive till five’ allows clubbers to dance until the sun comes up, just don’t forget your greasy kebab and chips on the way home!
If you want a loud, buzzing live music bar and dance club, Sneaky Pete’s is the place for you! Located in Cowgate, club nights start at 11pm in this very teeny tiny, loud venue.
This intimate nightclub has the capacity for 100 people, so prepare to get up close and personal with strangers! It’s definitely worth it because the atmosphere here is something you’ll never forget.
The club draws in a diverse crowd of music fans who love all different genres, once you step foot in this great little venue you’re guaranteed to have a fun care free night with some great tunes.
Open until 3am all week, you can party all night, everyday if you wanted, at this niche venue. Nirvana actually played here back in the 80s, adding charm and edginess to this small but charismatic place.
50 habitants recommandent
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateIf you want a loud, buzzing live music bar and dance club, Sneaky Pete’s is the place for you! Located in Cowgate, club nights start at 11pm in this very teeny tiny, loud venue.
This intimate nightclub has the capacity for 100 people, so prepare to get up close and personal with strangers! It’s definitely worth it because the atmosphere here is something you’ll never forget.
The club draws in a diverse crowd of music fans who love all different genres, once you step foot in this great little venue you’re guaranteed to have a fun care free night with some great tunes.
Open until 3am all week, you can party all night, everyday if you wanted, at this niche venue. Nirvana actually played here back in the 80s, adding charm and edginess to this small but charismatic place.
If you fancy something a little different, The Bongo Club is a nightclub, live venue, and all round artistic hub at Cowgate. Owned by local arts charity Out Of The Blue, this place is known for its creativity and uniqueness.
Bongo’s has a regular ‘I Love Hip Hop’ night every Tuesday, which is really popular amongst students who love to boogie. This place is known for some of the most notorious club nights from themes such as funk, soul, house, disco, and many more.
Midweek there’s midnight bass which is all drum and bass, jungle, bassline and grime, you’ve got soul funk and disco every Wednesday and Thursdays are usually kept open for one off events. Sound intriguing? Get your dancing shoes on and get down there!
25 habitants recommandent
The Bongo Club
66 CowgateIf you fancy something a little different, The Bongo Club is a nightclub, live venue, and all round artistic hub at Cowgate. Owned by local arts charity Out Of The Blue, this place is known for its creativity and uniqueness.
Bongo’s has a regular ‘I Love Hip Hop’ night every Tuesday, which is really popular amongst students who love to boogie. This place is known for some of the most notorious club nights from themes such as funk, soul, house, disco, and many more.
Midweek there’s midnight bass which is all drum and bass, jungle, bassline and grime, you’ve got soul funk and disco every Wednesday and Thursdays are usually kept open for one off events. Sound intriguing? Get your dancing shoes on and get down there!
This trendy little student bar has a lot of pizzazz! Located in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art, this venue has a massive selection of club nights and gigs on offer. This place is a much-loved Edinburgh venue and prides itself on fantastic sound quality.
It’s longest standing club night ‘The Egg’ has been going for over twenty years, consisting of themes like ‘David Bowie special’ until 3am every third Saturday of the month!
11 habitants recommandent
The Wee Red Bar
74 Lauriston PlThis trendy little student bar has a lot of pizzazz! Located in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art, this venue has a massive selection of club nights and gigs on offer. This place is a much-loved Edinburgh venue and prides itself on fantastic sound quality.
It’s longest standing club night ‘The Egg’ has been going for over twenty years, consisting of themes like ‘David Bowie special’ until 3am every third Saturday of the month!
Lulu bar and nightclub has a classy vibe with really tasty cocktails, located on George Street in a Georgian building house this 21st century nightclub is certainly stylish and Insta worthy!
If you like to get dressed up for a night out, this is the perfect club for you. This venue features a Saturday Night Fever style dance floor, with plenty of comfy seating areas so you can have a drink and a break from dancing. The music is usually chart or R’n’B, perfect to sing along to after you’ve had a few!
40 habitants recommandent
Lulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StLulu bar and nightclub has a classy vibe with really tasty cocktails, located on George Street in a Georgian building house this 21st century nightclub is certainly stylish and Insta worthy!
If you like to get dressed up for a night out, this is the perfect club for you. This venue features a Saturday Night Fever style dance floor, with plenty of comfy seating areas so you can have a drink and a break from dancing. The music is usually chart or R’n’B, perfect to sing along to after you’ve had a few!
This is the ultimate sticky floor 80s nightclub! Located on Lothian Road in the heart of Edinburgh, you’re guaranteed a night full of laughs and throwbacks at Club Tropicana.
Granted, this place isn’t always filled with loads of students, but don’t let that put you off! This place is filled with people of all ages having a dance and a sing along.
Club Tropicana
23 Lothian RdThis is the ultimate sticky floor 80s nightclub! Located on Lothian Road in the heart of Edinburgh, you’re guaranteed a night full of laughs and throwbacks at Club Tropicana.
Granted, this place isn’t always filled with loads of students, but don’t let that put you off! This place is filled with people of all ages having a dance and a sing along.
Although 4042 on Grindlay Street isn’t strictly a club, you can still hang out here with your mates until 3am!
This quirky little place is actually a ping-pong hall, which is a fabulous idea to pass some time with your friends and great for those with a competitive streak. For those who love to dance, don’t worry, there’s still an intimate dance floor ready and waiting for you to bust some moves.
The music is mainly hip-hop with a touch of house and some R’n’B; it also features a huge screen for sports fans.
What’s even better is the fact that ping-pong is free to play on a Monday, a great way to get rid of those Monday blues by thrashing your mates at a game!
4042 | Late Night Liquor
40-42 Grindlay StreetAlthough 4042 on Grindlay Street isn’t strictly a club, you can still hang out here with your mates until 3am!
This quirky little place is actually a ping-pong hall, which is a fabulous idea to pass some time with your friends and great for those with a competitive streak. For those who love to dance, don’t worry, there’s still an intimate dance floor ready and waiting for you to bust some moves.
The music is mainly hip-hop with a touch of house and some R’n’B; it also features a huge screen for sports fans.
What’s even better is the fact that ping-pong is free to play on a Monday, a great way to get rid of those Monday blues by thrashing your mates at a game!