Nightlife

Take a look through our gallery to discover two Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner, thanks to a £2 pints promotion.

Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner

Browse our gallery to see 11 of Edinburgh’s best spots for cheap eats.

11 'cheap and cheerful' places for students to eat

Irivine Welsh is a fan of the Leith clubbing nights

Popular club night loved by Irvine Welsh to return

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – as chosen by Evening News readers.

17 local beer gardens to visit this weekend

12 pubs in Leith everyone should visit on a pub crawl

These are some of the best pub crawls for real ale fans in Edinburgh, according to CAMRA. Photo: Pixabay

9 amazing real ale pub crawls in Edinburgh

Scroll through our gallery to see some Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hearts before and after home games at Tynecastle.

12 amazing Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hearts fans

The Oxford Bar, which features in Edinburgh crime writer Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels, has been named as one of the UK's ‘12 perfect pubs'.

City venue named one of the UK's '12 Perfect Pubs'

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 12 pubs frequented by Hibs fans before and after home games at Easter Road.

12 great Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hibs fans

Take a look through our gallery to see the 30 pubs and bars longlisted at the Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024.

The 30 pubs and bars longlisted at Edinburgh Bar Awards

Two local restaurants - one in Edinburgh and one in Midlothian - are in the running to be named as the ‘Best in Scotland’.

Two local restaurants up for 'best in Scotland' award

Cabo, Edinburgh's first Pacific-fusion restaurant and bar, officially opened its doors on Monday, August 19.

First look inside stunning new restaurant and bar

Outlander star Sam Heughan, right, poses for a photo with Tom Kitchin, left, after enjoying a meal at the Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh. Photo: Tom Kitchin

Sam Heughan enjoys meal at Edinburgh restaurant

Here we take a look at 12 of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and discover one or two things you might not have known.

12 of Edinburgh and the Lothians oldest pubs

Condé Nast Traveller has put together a list of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Edinburgh.

The 6 best Edinburgh neighbourhoods to visit

More than 20 Edinburgh venues are in the running for top prizes at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

23 Edinburgh pubs named as finalists at national awards

The finalists for the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards have been announced – and plenty of Edinburgh venues are in the running for prizes.

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Leith hasn't always been a part of Edinburgh, but it is now many local's favourite place to live! The historic port area is home to many cool cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as the picturesque Water of Leith Walkway. The lively area was even named one of the top five “coolest” places in the world by Time Out Magazine in 2021.

The 8 happiest and most desirable places to live in Edinburgh

Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan, left, and Robin Williams, right, are just two of the famous names who got their big break at the Edinburgh Fringe.

10 stars who got their break at the Edinburgh Fringe

Scroll through our picture gallery to see the Top 25 cities for students, and see where Edinburgh is placed on the list.

These are the 50 best student cities in the world

Here we take a look at 17 spots in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Edinburgh.

17 reasons why Portobello is one of the best areas to live

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers. Photo: Pixabay

The 17 best sun-trap beer gardens across Edinburgh

Take a look through our photo gallery for a look inside Jackson The Tailor.

Hidden gem Edinburgh bar up for prestigious award

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 21 photos from this year's TRNSMT festival.

21 photos from this year's TRNSMT music festival

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the most beautiful bars in Edinburgh, according to locals.

12 of the most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh

Review: Here's why Itihaas wins so many awards

Scroll through our photo gallery to see the best UK cities for food and drink, according to Which? Photo: Pixabay

Which? names '8 best UK cities for food and drink'

Take a look through our photo gallery for a sneak peek at what you can expect from 'The Chippie' menu, available until August 11 at Six By Nico Edinburgh West.

New city restaurant offers posh take on 'chippy menu'

What an entrance! As Six by Nico Edinburgh West opens its doors, the swanky new restaurant is offering a sophisticated take on the ‘chippy tea’ – although it does include that old Edinburgh favourite, the deep-fried Mars Bar.

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Scroll through our gallery to see 9 of the best child-friendly restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's 9 best 'child friendly' restaurants to visit

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar, which dates from 1893, is located on Candlemaker Row on Edinburgh.

Local pub named among UK's quirkiest dog friendly bars

Ruma, a specialist rum bar on Broughton Street in Edinburgh, opened on March 29 - but was forced to close just weeks later. The owners don't know exactly when it will reopen.

Trendy new Edinburgh bar closes just weeks after opening

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 20 Edinburgh pubs to visit on Beer Day Britain. Photo: Pixabay

20 buzzing bars to say cheers to 'Beer Day Britain 2024

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.

18 amazing pub beer gardens to visit in Edinburgh

Described as the biggest tourist attraction to be built in Leith for decades, the Port of Leith Distillery made headlines when it opened last October. Boasting panoramic views of the city, you can enjoy well-crafted cocktails and a selection of new-wave whisky at this impressive Leith venue

12 city centre bars that opened in the last year

Takea look through our photo gallery to see 12 great pubs near Murrayfield Stadium for drinks before or after Taylor Swift's Edinburgh gigs.

Best pubs to hit before Taylor Swift gigs

Vicky McClure's 'daytime nightclub' Day Fever comes to Edinburgh for the first time on Sunday. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure excited for Edinburgh Day Fever disco

The Cocktail Mafia, located on Charlotte Lane in Edinburgh, has announced its closure. Photo: The Cocktail Mafia

'Hidden gem' bar loved for ‘extraordinary cocktails’ closes its doors

The Cafe Royal, on West Register Street in Edinburgh, was crowned as ‘Restaurant Bar of the Year' at the Drink Awards Scotland. Photo: The Cafe Royal

Historic pub that opened in 1863 wins prestigious award

Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look inside the Brunswick Book Club in Edinburgh.

First look at stunning new neighbourhood café-bar

Atomic Kitten will close proceedings when Pride Edinburgh celebrates its 29th year next month.

Atomic Kitten to headline Pride Edinburgh event

The Laird & Dogg Inn, located in the Midlothian village of Lasswade, was named as Scotland's 'Pub of the Year'.

Local venue crowned Scotland’s ‘Pub of the Year’ award

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover 10 of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh.

10 amazing local bars to visit on World Whisky Day

The Caley Picture House on Lothian Road in Edinburgh ranks as one of the best Wetherspoons pubs in the UK.

UK's 10 best Wetherspoons pubs named - this is how Edinburgh ranks

The latest edition to Edinburgh's bar scene, Lochrin is located on the top floor of the Moxy Fountainbridge Hotel.

Look inside Edinburgh's new ‘Instagram-worthy’ rooftop bar

Jason Donovan to perform in Edinburgh as Rocky Horror returns

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 15 best places for food in Edinburgh, according to TripAdvisor.

Edinburgh's 15 best places to eat according to reviews

Take a look through out photo gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens, as Evening News readers.

18 of the best pubs with beer gardens in Edinburgh

Scotland’s world champion curling team helped to launch two new outdoor drinks terraces in Edinburgh city centre.

New outdoor cocktail bar experience sweeps into Edinburgh

Time Out magazine reckons Cold Town House in Edinburgh has one of the best beer gardens with a view in the UK.

Local beer garden named among the 12 best in the UK

Take a look through our picture gallery – but be warned, it will make you hungry for some tasty Mexican cuisine.

Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Edinburgh

Rose Street Garden, the Edinburgh venue loved by celebrities including Martin Compston, has announced when it will reopen. Photos: Rose Street Garden

Beer garden beloved by celebs like Martin Compston to reopen

Somewhere by Nico -- an immersive cocktail venue - will open in Edinburgh this summer.

New Edinburgh bar promises ‘innovative cocktail experience’

Le Petit Beefbar on George Street in Edinburgh has created a Taylor Swift-inspired cocktail menu.

Local steak house creates Taylor Swift-inspired cocktail menu

Tonic, on North Castle Street in Edinburgh, is hosting a 'closing party' this weekend before it is given a makeover.

Beloved Edinburgh cocktail bar will hold ‘closing party’ this weekend

Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE will be a truly spectacular new fresh floral exhibition celebrating Scotland’s remarkable art and the nation’s much-loved artists.

Edinburgh to host UK premiere of blockbuster floral show

Many Edinburgh locals don't know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room, despite it being just a stone’s throw from the city centre.

Edinburgh's hidden beer garden - in pictures