Twentysomething girls looking for bar/club recommendations in Edinburgh 26 November 2009 at 2:31PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Scotland 4 replies 1.1K views

MissBailey

My friend and I are going to Edinburgh this weekend and are looking for pub/bar/club recommendations. We're in our twenties and like indie venues - we went to The Hive last year - but are also looking for some more mainstream recommendations. We're staying on George St so anywhere within a short taxi ride from there would be great. I'd really appreciate it if you can take the time to respond.

Many thanks

Bargains_Galore

The club I'd recommend for a Friday or Saturday night is the HMV Picture House, which is on Lothian Road. It's open 11pm - 3am and entry is free before midnight on Saturday (not sure about Friday), but is £5 after midnight, so it makes sense to get there before 12! The music is very similar to what they would play at The Hive too. http://www.mamagroup.co.uk/picturehouse/

There's also Why Not? and the Opal Lounge, but they're more chart music and more expensive (£7 and £5 entry respectively I think). Apparently the Australian rugby team went to Opal last week.
http://www.viewedinburgh.co.uk/clubs/why-not-info-33761.html
http://www.qype.co.uk/place/59149-Opal-Lounge-Edinburgh

For a pub to go to beforehand, the Standing Order on George Street is pretty cheap and cheerful (and busy). There's loads of bars on and around George Street though, so you'll find something!

Have a nice trip!

MissBailey

Thanks so much for this, great response. Can't wait to go now

goldspanners

you could try whistlebinkies its next to the radisson hotel on the royal mile, its a bit indie but they do everything i think. the last time i was there was a bit of a blur.

dbramley

I would second a vote for the HMV Picture House:
http://www.gotoedinburgh.co.uk/entertainment/HMV-Picture-House.asp

Or you could see what's on at the Mill:
http://www.gotoedinburgh.co.uk/entertainment/The-Mill-Edinburgh.asp