Edinburgh Nightlife

A Selection of Bars and Clubs in the New town Area

Tigerlily

125 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN | T: +44 (0)131 225 5005 | F: +44 (0)131 225 7046 | E: info@tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk W: www.tigerlilyedinburgh.co.uk/

Tigerlily opened in June 2006. Not that you’d guess from the Georgian exterior. It looks like we’ve been here forever; perhaps a little longer. Step inside, and the cloud-shaped chandeliers tell you that simply isn’t the case.
Near-biblical cocktail and wine lists in the two bars. A restaurant where you eat and drink in style, but revel in the substance.

Lulu

125B George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4JN
Telephone: 0131 225 5005
Email: info@luluedinburgh.co.uk
Web: www.luluedinburgh.co.uk/

A historic former townhouse at 125 George Street has been transformed into Tigerlily, located on five floors. Guests will be able to relax in a champagne bar – one of a variety of drinking and dining spaces, while downstairs is an exclusive basement club, Lulu. The same company’s other city bars, Opal Lounge and Ricks, have attracted celebrities from Justin Timberlake to Princes William and Harry

Dome

14 George Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH2 2PF
Tel: 0131 624 8624

Pillars flank the red carpeted main entrance and the plush inner foyer is bedecked with large fresh flower displays. There is a small cocktail bar and function room to one side of the foyer and the main bar lies through another pillared doorway. Inside the main bar you find yourself immediately impressed by the size of the room.

The centrally located bar itself is large and circular and more marble pillars surround it. Above the bar there is a high domed roof inset with stained glass. To the rear of the bar there is a raised platform which is separated from the drinking section and reserved for more formal dining.

Ricks

55a Frederick Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH2 1HL
Tel: 0131 622 7800

Rick's has a nice intimate feel and is a great place to stop off for a cocktail on the way home from work or shopping or to enjoy a meal off their excellent menu.

Opal Lounge

51a George St
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 226 2275

If you want a sense of the so-called "style bar," then this is an excellent example of the genre. It's reasonably chic, with low-slung sofas and minimalist design, incorporating pine and metal, stone and leather. Drinks are served from noon to 3am daily; food of an Asian-fusion nature is served from noon to 10pm daily.

Bar 38

128 George St
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH2 4JZ
Web: www.bar38edinburgh.co.uk
Tel: 0131 220 6180

This modern, new style bar is situated on this busy shopping street and is ideal for ‘people watching’. There are aluminium tables and chairs outside. Indoors is set out with booths and tables and the walls are decorated with textile wall coverings. It is a light and airy bar and a popular meeting place for after work drinks and snacks

Le Monde

Web: www.lemondehotel.co.uk/drink/index.html
16 George Street,
Edinburgh
EH2 2PF
Tel: +44 (0) 131 270 3900

Cocktails in Paris, wine in Vienna, coffee in Milan - 3 cities, 3 styles and 3 great reasons to choose Le Monde.Whether you are in Paris, Milan, Vienna or Shanghai, our team of energetic and highly skilled bar tenders will delight in making you the perfect cocktail or helping you to choose a wine to suit your mood, ensuring you have an evening to remember. Le Monde is open from 9am until 1am
A Selection of Old Town Bars and Pubs

Biddy Mulligans

94-96 Grassmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2JR
Tel: 0131 220 1246

A popular Grassmarket pub with a mixed crowd and decked out in a gothic style. It has a square bar right in the centre of the pub which can get very busy at weekends. It does a full Scottish breakfast and Sunday roasts. Sometimes has live music. Opens Mon-Sun 9am-1am.

Finnegans Wake

9b Victoria St
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH1 2HE
Tel: 0131 226 3816

This typically Irish pub has a great atmosphere at night when they have live bands. During the summer months it may be necessary to queue to get in, but, well worth it if you like Irish music. Inside there is a large circular bar and small booths around the perimeter. The floors and walls are all wood with a small raised area to one corner where the bands play. Bar food is served during the day and ,of course, Guinness is on tap!

Frankensteins Pub

504 Union St
Edinburgh
EH1 1EN
Tel: 0131 622 1818

Offers lots of cocktails such as The Frankenstein (Midori, Vladivar Vodka, Blue Curacao, Orange Juice and Grenadine) and The Bride of Frankenstein (Tia Maria, Kahlua, Baileys, Milk, cream and Chocolate sauce) and has special offers on pitchers like 2 for 1 and free Guinness promotions.

There is also plenty of food available - you can start the day with Frankenstein's exclusive Monster Breakfast. Coming in Scottish, Canadian or Italian style as well as a vegetarian option, you are sure to find it a satisfying start to the day. Served on weekdays from 10am until 12pm and until 9pm at weekends

It attracts a lot of young and lively revellers on Friday and Saturday nights. Quite loud with the latest chart tunes plus special features such as a bit where a monster appears in the middle of the pub and where the very ornate ceiling opens up to reveal a surprise.

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

34 Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh
EH1 2QE
Tel: 0131 225 8328

There has been a pub on these premises since the mid 1800's. It is named after the Skye Terrier dog that lived in the nearby churchyard. (The pub changed it's name in honour of wee Bobby) According to legend, Bobby lay on or near his late master's grave for 14 years until his own death in 1872. The grave was closed in as usual, and next morning Bobby was found, lying on the newly made mound. The dogs master was called 'Auld Jock' Gray and he was buried in Greyfriars' churchyard which is just behind the pub in 1858.

A Selection of Royal Mile Pubs

Cannon’s Gait

232 Canongate
Royal Mile

Opening hours: 11am to 11pm, 11am to 12 midnight Fri/Sat

Food: Bar meals served from 11am to 9.30pm, with restaurant open for lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and for dinner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

The Cannon's Gait is a nice, quiet, friendly bar popular with tourists and locals alike. The bar offers a fine selection of real ales and malt whiskies.

The Mitre

133 High Street
Royal Mile

Opening hours: 10.00am to 1.00am

Food: A breakfast menu is served, plus a full dinner menu. Breakfast is served from 10.00am to 12.00 noon; the full menu from 11.00am to 12.00 midnight.

A friendly pub on the Royal Mile where children are welcome until 8pm. Whiskies, ales and hot drinks are available and there is often live music.

Clever Dick’s

119 High Street
Royal Mile

Opening hours Mon-Thurs, Sun: 11.00am to 12.00 midnight, Friday & Saturday: 11.00am to 1.00am

Food: Wholesome, traditional Scottish fare served 11.00am to 11.00pm

An old-fashioned type of pub, with good food and a good selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Families are welcome up until 9.00pm.

The World’s End

4 High Street
Royal Mile

Opening hours: 11am-1am Mon- Fri and 10am-1am on Saturday and Sunday.

Food: Traditional Scottish menu served from 12noon until 9pm. Breakfast is served at the weekends from 10am-12 noon.