Salsa dancing and fiery rhythms at Siglo, Cowgate, 28 March 2000. Siglo was also a disco-pub that opened until the wee small hours of the morning. Today, it is a trendy pub/restaurant called OX184.

placeholder image — Salsa dancing and fiery rhythms at Siglo, Cowgate, 28 March 2000. Siglo was also a disco-pub that opened until the wee small hours of the morning. Today, it is a trendy pub/restaurant called OX184.

I can't believe these iconic Edinburgh pubs and clubs closed - 25 photos of lost venues

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Published 9th Mar 2025, 15:11 GMT

These incredible photos of loved and lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs are sure to evoke memories for generations of locals.

We've put together a gallery of Edinburgh pubs and clubs from yesteryear – and some of these photos will leave you feeling nostalgic.

Scotland's capital city has always had great boozers and a vibrant club scene – regardless of the era – and today we’re remembering some old venues that we’ve lost down the decades.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 25 lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs – and please share your own recollections of them in the comments section before you go.

25. The Green Tree

The Green Tree in the Cowgate pictured in 1999. Popular with students and locals alike, this was a very busy bar, especially on the weekends. Photo: National World

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I can't believe these iconic Edinburgh pubs and clubs closed - 25 photos of lost venues

These incredible photos of loved and lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs are sure to evoke memories for generations of locals.

25. The Green Tree

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