Location: Cowgate
Top Things to do in Cowgate
Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: The Best Nightlife
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. SANDEMANs NEW Europe - Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23,689 reviews
The best Tours in Edinburgh City! Free Walking Tours, Craft Tours, Bike Tours… We combine ecologically friendly tourism with social responsibility to give back to our beloved city of Edinburgh what offers to us. Come check out City of Edinburgh with us!
2. Monkey Barrel Comedy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 305 reviews
Edinburgh's best rated Comedy Club. #1 in Edinburgh for Bars & Clubs and Concerts & Shows on TripAdvisor. 5 Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominees since 2017. 3 time Scottish Comedy Award winner. Open 7 nights a week. See monkeybarrelcomedy.com for more details.
Reviewed By Jesshoggy
Went to an open mic night on a Monday night with low expectations really & we didn’t stop laughing! Service at the bar was great, all the acts were funny and the host (think her name was Amy Matthews) smashed it, although we both said we would’ve liked to have seen more of her. All in all was a great night and I would highly recommend!
3. Haunted Tavern Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Edinburgh is a gorgeous city full of creepy alleyways and closes, rich history and unexplained entities. We brave four of the most terrifying taverns in the City where you’ll hear chilling tales of the poor souls still wandering the earth hundreds of years after their untimely demise. Of course, we will be sampling the traditional drinks in every venue we visit, so its not just the paranormal spirts on offer!! Our guides are always knowledgeable, entertaining and always have a risqué tale or two to tell and will be happy to recommend some local or unusual beverages. Be careful though, these ghosts may scare you sober!! This tour meets beside St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile at 7.30pm every night. Places are limited so book online to avoid disappointment.
4. Department Of Magic
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5.0 based on 369 reviews
The home of witchcraft & wizardry. Take on the Dark Lord in our spellbinding escape rooms, brew up a potions cocktail in our Magic Potions Tavern. Cloaks and wands provided!
Reviewed By foivosc2019 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Great fun! Definitely one of the best (if not the best) escape rooms in town. Coming from someone who has experienced a decent amount of rooms before and a Harry Potter fan this one combines the thrill of doing an escape room with the feeling that you are part of a magical world, without sacrificing one for the other! Will be heading back to do the second room quite soon. Special shout out to Perim, our amazing and super enthusiastic grave keeper and GM!!
5. Whistle Binkies
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4.5 based on 430 reviews
Open every night ‘til the wee small hours and providing quality live music for the city, Whistle Binkies is an Edinburgh institution. Housed deep in the vaults under South Bridge both locals and visitors congregate to sample the finest Scotland has to offer, from bands to beers! With an extensive drinks list and an eclectic line up there is something for everyone. We are now over 30 years old and to celebrate it is now free entry every night, with 4 live bands to keep your ears happy through the week. Friday’s and Saturday’s feature up to 6 acts!
Reviewed By adecca
Brilliant bar, fantastic music, make sure and go to the Monday night open mic night we were there last night great atmosphere. Chris the sound guy and other musicians were amazing. Very encouraging to all the acts. Will definitely be back.
6. The Edinburgh Pub Crawl
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Free entry to 6 awesome Bars & Clubs, 6 free shots, queue jump, drink discounts and a whole lot of people from all over the world. Meet us every night at 8 PM at The Tron Bar!
7. Edinburgh Pub Crawl
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
Some say the best part of Edinburgh is its night-life , so take a walk on the wild side with the best pub crawl in town! The city's craziest night starts here as we head through various back streets to find the best kept secrets. Party hard with the best guides in the world while you drink up the city.
8. BrewDog Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 815 reviews
Reviewed By PatV32 - Dublin, Ireland
Checked this place out as we were familiar with the beers back home and thought it would be good to see where it all started from. The beer and pizza did not let us down. You can literally see the pizza being prepared fresh for each and every order in the kitchen. They serve food late which is perfect if you are like us and were on our way to a late show during the fringe, and needed to grab something quick. the beer matching was also a nice touch. I've got to say that the staff were probably some of the friendliest I came across while visiting Edinburgh.
9. City of Edinburgh Tours
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4.5 based on 1,871 reviews
Daily ghost walking tours of Edinburgh's Old Town led by a period costumed guide. Lively, outgoing and historically factual. Visit the Royal Mile, haunted Greyfriars graveyard and Edinburgh's famous underground vaults. Year round tours departing every afternoon and evening. Generous discounts for group bookings. Private tours also available. Tours available in English and Spanish.
10. Dropkick Murphys Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Late Night Live Music Bar Open Until 3 Am Showing All Live Sport Great Atmosphere And Great Craic A Must For All Music Fans
Reviewed By Tam1913
Staff were great excellent environment door staff great live entertainment was excellent atmosphere was excellent aswell live sports pool table and when there is no live music the music they play is for everyone which makes the night even better
