Gay venues edinburgh
Gay Bars in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking darkness out. Whether you're looking to gather 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 know how to disappoint. Review out our end guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and quiver until the prior hours.
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CC Blooms
CC Blooms is a vibrant same-sex attracted bar that treats every night as if it's the weekend. Armed with a collection of fiery spirits, eye-widening liqueurs and freezing pints, the staff work with the venue's resident DJs to create a truly epic atmosphere. Expect 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 Lock sits alongside some of Edinburgh's biggest LGBTQ+ venues and has become a fav
Gay in Edinburgh: Discover the city’s best LGBTQ hotspots
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s friendliest cities for LGBTQ travellers. It’s a warm, welcoming city, filled with some of the most breathtaking sights in Scotland, from the famous Royal Mile in the beautiful Old Town to the busy shopping district of Princes Street where Edinburgh’s gay neighbourhood, The Pink Triangle, is located. Edinburgh’s gay establishments are varied. There are lively, crowded nightclubs and laid-back, cosy pubs. If you’re a fan of queenly, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to witness drag performances, engage bingo, and partake in similar activities at many of the city’s most popular gay establishments. Whether you’re here for a month or just a weekend, if you’re an LGBTQ traveller visiting Edinburgh, read on to discover the best ways to explore the city’s vibrant same-sex attracted scene.
To be gay in Edinburgh: Is it LGBTQ friendly?
Edinburgh is a very gay-friendly city. It has gained distinction previously as one of the top 10 most welcoming cities in the world for LGBTQ people. You’ll find rainbow flags and stickers outside many of the city’
CC Blooms
CC Blooms is one of the main queer venues in Edinburgh. It's a large place, and open all day for food, dinner and drinks. At night at turns into a bar and nightclub more...
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23-24 Greenside Plpink triangle, , Edinburgh map
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mon - thu
13:00 - 03:00
fri - sat
11:00 - 03:00
sun
13:00 - 03:00
Planet Bar
The Planet Bar is one of the more campy gay bars in the pink triangle.
It opens early in the afternoon, but closes more prior than the other bars in the area.
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6 Baxter's Pl, Edinburgh map
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The Street
The Street is a famous gay bar in the Edinburgh pink triangle (the gay area). The block is open from preceding afternoon. In the weekend the small downstairs club is open at night more...
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2b Picardy Plpink triangle, , Edinburgh map
schedule
mon - thu
12:00 - 01:00
fri - sat
12:00 - 03:00
sun
12:00 - 01:00
The Regent Bar
The Regent Lock is a relaxed homosexual bar, with a dwelling atmosphere. Serving drinks and food.
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2 Montrose Terracepink triangle, , Edinburgh m
Edinburgh Gay Bars
Edinburgh's most popular gay bars are located adjacent 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 great selection and has an outdoor terrace for good weather days. The popular Highway NightClub (in the basement) is unseal on Friday and Saturday nights.
23-24 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Joined Kingdom
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CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a packed wine and champagne list. The dance floor at the endorse of the venue is one of the gay hotspots in Edinburgh.
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Based on 23 votes