4 Best Bars in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Edinburgh and the Lothians - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Bongo Club

Old Town

The bohemian Bongo Club stages indie, rockabilly, dub, and techno gigs, as well as various club and comedy nights. It's been a mainstay of Scotland's drum-and-bass scene since the 1990s.

Cabaret Voltaire

Old Town

The vaulted ceilings of this subterranean club reverberate with dance music most nights, with an ever-changing lineup of cutting-edge DJs on the decks. The club also hosts regular live gigs and, during the Fringe, stand-up comedy shows.

CC Blooms

New Town

Modern and colorful, CC Blooms is a club spread over two levels, playing a mix of musical styles and with regular cabaret nights. Open nightly, it's been a mainstay on the gay scene since the early '90s, and can now count several other gay-friendly bars and clubs as neighbors.

23–24 Greenside Pl., Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, Scotland
0131-556--9331

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The Liquid Room

Old Town

Top indie bands and an eclectic mix of club nights (techno, hip-hop, and alternative, to name a few) have made the Liquid Room a favorite after-dark venue since 1997.

9C Victoria St., Edinburgh, EH1 2HE, Scotland
0131-225--2564

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