Night out in Edinburgh
Cocktails and dancing
Hard to summarize this heady place but think of it as a wonderful concoction of a speakeasy, great bar and cocktails, DJ music, a ballroom, and even palm reading.
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StHard to summarize this heady place but think of it as a wonderful concoction of a speakeasy, great bar and cocktails, DJ music, a ballroom, and even palm reading.
Late night drinks until 3am. Lots of hidden rooms, and a nice cocktail menu.
12 locals recommend
Nightcap
3 York PlLate night drinks until 3am. Lots of hidden rooms, and a nice cocktail menu.
Entertainment
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlThe King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto.
94 locals recommend
King's Theatre
2 Leven StThe King's Theatre is a treasured piece of Edinburgh history and a bustling home to popular stage entertainment, staging quality touring drama, kids' shows and Scotland's No.1 panto.
Running over three weeks each August, this annual festival brings top class performers of music (especially classical music), theatre, opera and dance from around the world to perform in Edinburgh. The festival also hosts a series of visual art exhibitions, talks and workshops.
The Edinburgh International Festival
Running over three weeks each August, this annual festival brings top class performers of music (especially classical music), theatre, opera and dance from around the world to perform in Edinburgh. The festival also hosts a series of visual art exhibitions, talks and workshops.
Running from 5-22 August, this is a spectacular kaleidoscope of music, dance and entertainment, bursting into life with a colourful blend of Scottish pipe and drum bands, highland dancers and performers from across the world. Set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this really is an experience for the senses.
26 locals recommend
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1-3 Cockburn StRunning from 5-22 August, this is a spectacular kaleidoscope of music, dance and entertainment, bursting into life with a colourful blend of Scottish pipe and drum bands, highland dancers and performers from across the world. Set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this really is an experience for the senses.
Major touring acts & local hopefuls take the mike at this stand-up comedy basement venue which is 5min walk from the flat.
72 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceMajor touring acts & local hopefuls take the mike at this stand-up comedy basement venue which is 5min walk from the flat.
Food scene
A hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine seafood food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales. I always go for their oysters & champagne special.
125 locals recommend
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StA hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine seafood food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales. I always go for their oysters & champagne special.
For a super Posh Chinese dim sum and night out, don’t miss the Tattu.
19 locals recommend
Tattu Edinburgh
18 W Register StFor a super Posh Chinese dim sum and night out, don’t miss the Tattu.
The Ivy on the Square - Edinburgh
6 St Andrew Square