Fun and entertainment Edinburgh

Adjacent to the most commercial streets of the New Town, it is a popular place to go after a shopping spree. Trendy, girly, two English adjectives to sum up the atmosphere of the place. The details are meticulous: round armchairs upholstered in raspberry pink and deep blue, floral tea set and hourglass to serve it after perfect infusion . Amateurs will enjoy choosing from about forty teas from all over the world. As an accompaniment, multiple options for the little ones, at any time of the afternoon!

Metal surfaces, apparent wind tunnels, small orange lampions, brick walls and bar: The Brewdog Brewery's edimbourgeois sign plays its fashionable image to attract a clientele of high-quality amateurs. On the menu, a dozen pressures and more than one hundred different bottles meet the slogan of the establishment: " craft beer for the people ". The prices are quite high, but the frame remains relaxed with many people giving birth at the counter and an adapted playlist. Children are accepted until 8 p. m.

This great Irish bar on popular Victoria Street has built its success on daily gigs made possible by the presence of bands every night. The atmosphere is effervescent and people come more to party than to chat. The room is quite dark and has relatively few tables. Students and residents of most youth hostels have discounts on drinks: remember to ask! And on the drinking side, you will have a wide choice of scottish gins, scottish whiskies (and irish whiskeys), scottish craft beers...

Go green in the heart of the business district... If you are staying in the West End or passing through the area, make a stopover in this atypical establishment, totally original! Drink coffee and then buy plants, or the other way around. Or drink coffee among the plants. Even better, add a slice of homemade cake and discover new species, garden tips and tricks, and take the time to breathe, not in the great outdoors, but in the green. The concept is as original as it is seductive, and successful!

"It's all about the cake", announces the front... Pastries of all kinds are in the spotlight here, and gourmets will turn it into a mini-palace of temptation. For a sweet break, choose from cupcakes, brownies, scones, chocolate bites, caramel slices, shortbreads or generous cream and sponge cakes. All this, of course, comes in different varieties. To be served with tea, coffee or hot chocolate (they too have their gourmet version). Savoury palates will also find their happiness (sandwiches and soups).

Voodoo is a bar, restaurant, club and concert hall all rolled into one, all gilded in the sumptuous splendour of Victorian decor. The place alone is worth a visit! Light jazz electro, groovy funk or peachy R'n'B are to be expected depending on the passages, but also live performances by carefully selected rock and pop bands from the independent music scene. The main room can accommodate up to 200 people. The bar has won numerous awards: for its cocktails, for its decor, for its concerts, for its liquor menu...

Pandas are not only honored at the zoo in Edinburgh. A bit of a hipster with an imitation barber shopon the front - no, no, you're not mistaken... push the door! It's an old hidden bar, like in the prohibition era -, Panda's & Sons is an ideal place to settle down to chat while sipping a cocktail with popcorn, the great strength of the establishment. The decor is eclectic, with a Victorian saloon feel and a nice wooden bar. The cocktails are original and very creative.

This is without a doubt the best pub in the Royal Mile. In the quiet of a dead end, people passing by see him less often, but locals know he is there. Its terrace is very pleasant in good weather and its warm room partially in the basement, with a low ceiling, comes straight from the Middle Ages. Small and friendly, the regulars come to chat by the fire. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and will be able to help you choose from a wide variety of whiskys, ales, stouts and ciders.

Cluttered as it is with hundreds of heterogeneous objects, this bar could have won the prize for the most sublime décor. If there's only one pub to go to in the capital, it might be this one. Even if it would be a shame to do only one pub during his stay in Edinburgh! The Canny's Man, open since 1871, has some 250 malt whiskies on its menu. Their Bloody Mary and gin cocktails are famous... You can even sip champagne there! The establishment is also highly appreciated for its traditional pub menu and seafood.

The Abbostford is barely pushing its door down in time. Its splendid circular central bar, made of dark carved wood, was installed in 1902 and has not moved since. On the ceiling, beautiful green and gold moldings catch the eye as you enjoy one of six traditional beers or a dram of whiskey. A lot of locals come here to chat, especially white collar workers at afterwork time. The few tables on the pedestrian street of Rose Street are quite popular. Upstairs is the restaurant area, which is more chic: think about it for dinner.

Nice pub on 3 floors, with 3 bars. The decor is inspired by Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, and the monster even comes up every hour, leaving a hole above the main bar counter. We come to eat, drink and enjoy. Several animations are scheduled throughout the week.

Here is a real little architectural jewel of Edinburgh's heritage. It has one of the finest and best-preserved Victorian interiors in the country. Splendid ceramic frescoes under a beautifully decorated ceiling and the stained glass windows, of rare beauty, were designed by the same company that supplied the House of Lords. We'll have to search a bit between Princes Street and St Andrew's Square to find the entrance, but it's worth it. We drink four hand-pulled beers and the lunch break is very enjoyable.

One of the oldest pubs in the city owes its name to one of the most mysterious creatures in the Highlands, unless tonight to the legend of the great white stag that would have disarmed King David I during a hunting trip in 1128, without hurting him. Before disappearing, a silver cross appeared on the animal's forehead, between its woods.... The pub, which dates back to 1516, serves an excellent haggis and one offers a fairly large choice of whiskies. Every evening from 9pm, musical groups come to warm up the atmosphere until late at night.

Good pubs are not uncommon but such a beer garden is a blessing in Edinburgh. On sunny days, especially when there is a match, its huge outdoor tables are stormed and the atmosphere is guaranteed. For the rest of the year, the pretty 18th century house covered with ivy is more than a bargain and many students enjoy the fireplace and the games on offer, over a homemade beer, a good burger, quesadillas or nachos to share. A huge classic!

It is probably the most famous nightclub in the capital, with parties every day. The bowels of Old Town lend themselves admirably to the hottest nights and sharp DJs ensure the show. The music and therefore the atmosphere changes every night. You come here for a young and wild atmosphere, with many nooks and crannies and always a lot of people. The consoles are not too expensive, the cocktails are well prepared and the team is as friendly as they are helpful. Good plan: depending on the evening, admission may be free. Either way, it's cheap.

This festive establishment is housed in an old and spacious church. Fervent promoter of Scottish culture, he organizes every Friday and Saturday ceilidh sessions, the famous traditional national dance, with drinks, 3 courses, traditional dance & music, then DJ. Concerts take place every night of the week, at different sessions: 4pm, 7pm and 10pm. You will also be able, upon registration, to offer you the unusual experience of a cocktail masterclass. Finally, fans will appreciate the broadcasts on the many match nights.

The Bow Bar no longer has its reputation among the public houses of the capital. Dubbed by CAMRA and consumers, it was created in 1987 and still offers about 200 single malts and about fifteen real ales. He even holds his own beer festival during the summer. Decorated with old advertisements and mirrors, its unique little room lacks space at weekends and you often have to stand on your feet. Its location in the friendly West Bow is very appreciable. Good plan: "whisky wednesdays" with whiskies available only on Wednesdays.

The low ceiling and the huge exposed stones betray the age of this building, one of the oldest in the port of Leith. Built in the 15th century, it has seen many sailors pass through its lair to eat, sleep and water their evenings. Today, its intimate atmosphere, full of history, is still as famous as ever. We enjoy four real ales, but also good food (local suppliers, fresh products). The tables are logically quickly taken by storm and you can sit outside when the weather permits.

Yellow walls, raw light, school benches and floor carpet, the Royal Oak is a small neighborhood pub with no shades. The rooms are talkative and everyone seems to know each other. At the counter, many Scottish beers, including three from the mcewans brewery. Every night, musicians take their instruments to ensure the atmosphere and the success of this address that attracts traditional music lovers.

This small corner room doesn't let anything show through its blue front, but live music has been played here since 1942! Every evening and sometimes even during the day, lovers of folklore and authenticity can enjoy themselves here. Several instruments are logically brandished behind the bar and a lot of pictures are distributed in the room. If you're still not convinced, Sandy Bell's serves six real ales and several other draught beers. There is also a nice selection of single malts and the malt of the month offers good value for money.