Night Clubs
The GRV
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Formerly known during the Fringe as the Green Room, this popular venue just off the Cowgate (next door to the gap site of the former Gilded Balloon) has had a major overhaul. Gone is the grunge appeal
The Voodoo Rooms
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Attractively refurb'ed restaurant, bar, live music, and club venue housed in a 200 year-old building above Cafe Royal (just off the East end of Princes Street).
The Hive
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Set in the former location of the Honeycomb, the Hive is a 650 capacity, two-room music and dance club based in the underground vaults of the Edinburgh Old Town.
Berlin Bierhaus
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Low-ceilinged and intimate club venue playing soulish house grooves through the night. Central location. Lederhosen not required.
The Jam House
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Live music and dining across from Queen Street Gardens, with diners being entertained with an acoustic set followed by a live band from about 10pm.
Potterrow
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One of the main features of this glass-domed student union complex, nestled in the armpit of the busy Potterrow road, is its size: capacity is 1,000.
Ego
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A huge central Edinburgh club, right opposite the Omni Complex and Jongleurs at the top of Leith Walk.
Wee Red Bar
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Edinburgh College of Art's student bar has an artistic bent - for obvious reasons - and is a friendly setting for live gigs and club nights.
Po Na Na
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Bustling New Town, night spot where in spite of its 350 person capacity, queuing often a necessity to get into the basement club/bar.
Opal Lounge
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Plush George Street bar and night club for the smart set.
The Liquid Room
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Like many clubs in the area, this Victoria Street live-music and clubbing venue is based in a deep, subterranean vault of the old town.
The Citrus Club
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Long-standing club with a retro feel in its choice of music.
Pivo Caffe
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Czech-styled basement bar and club that puts a Bohemian vibe into Edinburgh nightlife.
Henry's Cellar Bar
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Medina and Negociants
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Medina is an underground late night venue with a main dance floor and 3 caves. It's situated across the road from the the student union at Potterow.
The Jazz Bar
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There's a constant flow of jazz and jazz-orientated music such as acid jazz, funk-rock, and reggae, from local and touring musicians in this purpose-designed jazz venue and basement bar.
The Caves
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Recently discovered, century-old vaults in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town that have been restored and developed as a rented venue for a
Cabaret Voltaire
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Cabaret Voltaire is one of Edinburgh’s thriving subterranean club and rock venues.
The Bongo Club
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By day the Bongo Club is a cafe, exhibition and rehearsal space, by night it's a multi-functional, multi media venue for live music, theatre and clubs.
Why Not?
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Slightly more dressy, upmarket and yet relaxed night club that was launched in December 1997 in the heart of Edinburgh's financial district on George Street (under the Dome bar). Large dance floor swings to chart hits from the past to the present.