Gay nightlife edinburgh
Here is our fabulous gay guide to Edinburgh, with the top places to sleep, eat, cocktail, party, and more.
We hold our hands up…we are kilty of falling in love with Edinburgh!
From the ever-present visual of the castle that looms over the city to the faint sound of bagpipes you can perceive on most street corners, we couldn’t help but look around in love and say aloud to ourselves “thistle do nicely.”
We spent hours wandering about the bustling Royal Mile, down the winding Victoria Street (which famously inspired JK Rowling in creating Diagon Alley), and into the thriving Grassmarket courtyard, where we found a bountiful selection of pubs and cafes. But it was the electric and gentle spirit of the Scottish people that loch-ed in our profound love.
This was our second trip to Scotland together – last time focusing on the gay scene of Inverness and the gorg beauty of the Scottish Highlands. We really fell in love with the Scottish capital. Edinburgh is a city steeped in history and mysticism, with a stunning photo opportunity on every street
Edinburgh Gay Bars
Edinburgh's most popular gay bars are located near the city centre at the north end of Leith Street and Broughton Street, in an area known locally as the "Pink Triangle".
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Serves a good selection and has an outdoor terrace for good weather days. The widespread Street NightClub (in the basement) is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a full wine and champagne list. The dance floor at the back of the venue is one of the gay hotspots in Edinburgh.
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Planet Bar is Edinburgh&#;s longest running gay bar. Planet is renowned for its friendly crowd, fun staff, low-price premium drinks, and entertainment. Drag DJs ramp it up on Friday and Saturday nights. For special occasion events you can book the side bar or a booth.
Showtime Fridays bring you amazing local and international Drag Queens every week. Past line-ups have included RuPaul winner The Vivienne and finalist Baga Chipz, as well as the legendary Miss DQ. We also host karaoke, retro nights, Bingo and quizzes. Check out our Home Page or social media for the very latest events.
Planet Bar is realize in Edinburgh for its involvement in local LGBT issues and campaigns. We hold events for World Aids Day and a number of charities.
We are haughty sponsors of the Hot Scots, Scotland&#;s first LGBT football team. The Hot Scots compete in the GFSN National League and Cup, as well as local and international tournaments. They would love to hear from anyone who would like to take part.
As for us, here at Planet, we hope to see you in the bar soon!
Gay Bars in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking night out. Whether you're looking to meet a bunch of singletons, want to celebrate Pride or are just looking for some late-night, hassle-free fun, these bars quite simply don't understand how to disappoint. Check out our complete guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and shake until the adj hours.
Sorry, the places listed below don't have online bookings available, but we hope you still find this list useful for your night out!
CC Blooms
CC Blooms is a vibrant gay bar that treats every night as if it's the weekend. Armed with a collection of fiery spirits, eye-widening liqueurs and cold pints, the staff work with the venue's resident DJs to verb a truly epic atmosphere. Predict drag performances, karaoke nights and unbeatable drink deals.
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The Theatre Royal Bar
Though technically not advertising itself as a gay bar, The Theatre Royal Bar sits alongside some of Edinburgh's biggest LGBTQ+ ven