Nightlife

Evening News lifestyle editor Gary Flockhart chose this legendary venue in sunny Leith, which was recently brought back to life. He said: "Unused for years, when Leith Theatre opened its doors for the Hidden Door Festival in 2017, its huge potential as a live music venue became apparent. Since then, there have been some amazing gigs there, including The Jesus And Mary Chain. It's still probably not used as much as it could be, but it's a fabulous venue, with 1300-capacity, and very good acoustics."

The 8 best nightlife venues - in pictures Kevin Quinn

Clockwise from left, Michael McIntyre, Kate Forbes and Charles Darwin.

Famous faces educated at Edinburgh University Gary Flockhart

10 stars who got their break in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Timberyard, which is located on Lady Lawson Street, and Heron, on Henderson Street, became the latest venues to be presented with prestigious Michelin stars. Pictured: Sam Yorke and Tomás Gormley.

Two more Edinburgh restaurants win Michelin stars Gary Flockhart

Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland.

10 things we love about Edinburgh's Portobello district Gary Flockhart

Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra delivered an energetic performance of its song Stefania to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.

Eurovision to be shown live in Edinburgh cinemas Gary Flockhart

Woodland Creatures on Leith Walk has been put up for sale.

Popular Leith bar goes up for sale Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 traditional pubs in Leith we’d recommend for a pint.

12 ‘proper’ traditional pubs in Leith Gary Flockhart

The large-scale installation created by Edinburgh based Wild Flowers includes no less that 3,500 cherry blossom stems.

First look at Tigerlily’s new Japanese Garden Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 15 best pubs in Edinburgh right now, according to Conde Nast Traveller.

15 best Edinburgh pubs according to Conde Nast Gary Flockhart

Where: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Cowgate, which was once known as “Little Ireland”, The Three Sisters has five levels of fun, along with a huge courtyard for sunny days. It's also the location of the Capital's largest St Patrick's Day festival, with live bands, drag queens and 'craic'aoke' and competitions.

The best Irish bars to celebrate St Patrick's Day Gary Flockhart

An Alice in Wonderland-themed bar is coming to the Biscuit Factory in Leith this summer.

News Alice in Wonderland bar coming to Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The Cocktail Club wants to change the use of the building which sits at 102 George Street, transforming it into a trendy bar.

Swish new cocktail bar set for George Street Gary Flockhart

German Doner Kebab (GDK) is giving mums in Edinburgh the chance to eat for free with their special dine-in offer this Mother’s Day.

Mums eat free at Edinburgh kebab shop Gary Flockhart

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

In pictures: 10 of the best places for tapas Gary Flockhart

On the menu at Duck & Waffle, at Edinburgh's St James Quarter, will be the Cranachan Waffle.

Duck & Waffle adds unique twist to Scottish dessert Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the best traditional pubs in Edinburgh.

In pictures 12 ‘proper’ pubs in Edinburgh city centre Gary Flockhart

Where: 192A High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RW. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: The food tasted amazing and beyond my expectation. The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and we had an amazing experience.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' burger restaurants - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Tim’rous Beastie opens its doors for first time on Friday (March 10). Photos: Tim’rous Beastie

First look inside Leith’s trendiest new bar Gary Flockhart

Maki & Ramen has re-launched its popular dog menu at St James Quarter in Edinburgh.

Capital restaurant brings back its menu for dogs Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture gallery to see the 10 top-rated pizza restaurants in Edinburgh.

In pictures: The Top 10 pizza places Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 13 best pubs in Edinburgh according to the beer scores for January, according to CAMRA

Edinburgh's 13 best pubs, according to CAMRA Gary Flockhart

These are the 11 best Mexican restaurants in Edinburgh, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Edinburgh’s best Mexican restaurants, according to Tripadvisor Gary Flockhart

These are some of the best Thai restaurants in Edinburgh, according to Tripadvisor reviews

Edinburgh’s best Thai restaurants, according to Tripadvisor Gary Flockhart

OpenTable has released its annual list of the 100 best spots in the UK for brunches and Sunday lunches.

Four local restaurants in OpenTable's top 100 Gary Flockhart

Outside the Box promises five rounds of lateral thinking conundrums to test both the logical and creative sides of your brain.

Popular Edinburgh quiz night to return Gary Flockhart

These are some of the best Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh, according to Tripadvisor reviews

Edinburgh’s best Chinese restaurants, according to Tripadvisor Gary Flockhart

Boy George, right, and Culture Club have been announced as the support act for Sir Rod Stewart’s Edinburgh shows.

Culture Club not supporting Rod Stewart in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

These are the 10 best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh according to Tripadisor reviews

Edinburgh’s '10 top-rated Indian restaurants' Gary Flockhart

Dean Banks' newest Edinbirgh restaurant Dulse has been included in the prestigious Michelin guide.

Dulse earns coveted spot in Michelin Guide Gary Flockhart

There will be 11 craft beers available when the new Edinburgh Street Food Market on Leith Street opens on Saturday (Feburary 25).

The 11 craft beers on tap at new street food market Gary Flockhart

The Green Tree and Cas Rock are just two lost Edinburgh bars our readers have fond memories of.

The best lost pubs described by our readers Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture gallery to discover nine of the best spots in Edinburgh to sip a margarita.

Nine of the best bars to enjoy a margarita Gary Flockhart

These are all the vendors you will find at Edinburgh Street Food.

What to expect from city's new street food market Gary Flockhart

The 10 Edinburgh restaurants with the Best Service have been named in the Diners' Choice Awards

The 10 Edinburgh restaurants with the Best Service Gary Flockhart

A stage adaptation of the hit 1990 film Pretty Woman will be coming to Edinburgh as part of a UK tour.

Pretty Woman musical to visit Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Sir Rod Stewart is to play a huge outdoor show at Edinburgh Castle this summer.

Rod Stewart set to rock Edinburgh Castle Gary Flockhart

The Super Bowl 2023 halftime show will mark Rihanna’s first live performance in over five years.

News Where to watch Super Bowl in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Situated at 32 Potterrow in Newington, Shish aims to provides the perfect place for family gatherings.

First look at Edinburgh’s new Turkish restaurant Gary Flockhart

2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, which visits the Edinburgh Playhouse in March.

Rocky Horror Show coming to Edinburgh Playhouse Gary Flockhart

10 restaurants in Edinburgh have been named as being the Best Value for Money.

Edinburgh's Top 10 'Best Value' restaurants Gary Flockhart

10 restaurants in Edinburgh have been named as being the best for value for money in the Diners’ Choice Awards by OpenTable.

Top 10 Diners' Choice Winners in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The 12 most romantic restaurants in Edinburgh as chosen by diners’ review scores on TripAdvisor.

12 of Edinburgh's most romantic restaurants Gary Flockhart

A Breaking Bad pop-up bar, from the Cocktail Geeks, opens in Edinburgh next month.

Breaking Bad pop-up bar coming to Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants 2023 have been revealed, finding three restaurants from Edinburgh have made the list.

Edinburgh restaurants named among UK's most romantic Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh’s award-winning restaurant and wine bar Divino Enoteca will play host to dedicated regional wine tasting nights two Sundays of each month. Images: Divino Enoteca

Divino Enoteca to host dedicated wine tasting nights Gary Flockhart

Buck's Bar, which focuses on American-style food, including wings, waffles and burgers, took to social media on Monday (January 30) to hint that they will be coming to Edinburgh soon.

Glasgow’s Buck's Bar to open Edinburgh venue Gary Flockhart

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh opens at St James Quarter on February 1 - and they have some mouth-watering cocktails and mocktails on the menu.

In pictures: Duck & Waffle's 7 key cocktails and mocktails Gary Flockhart

The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performing live on stage. PhotoL Getty Images

The Who announce two Edinburgh Castle gigs Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh is full of amazing cocktail bars.

12 cocktail bars where you can end dry January in style Anna Bryan

A nostalgic indie club night is coming to Edinburgh’s Wee Red Bar for one night only, and lovers of The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand and The Killers will want to be there.

00s club night coming to Edinburgh Diane King

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 10 pubs in Edinburgh with pool tables.

10 Edinburgh pubs where you can play pool Gary Flockhart

The Usher Hall has hosted concerts and events since its construction in 1914 and can hold approximately 2,200 people in its recently restored auditorium, which is well loved by performers due to its acoustics. Acts from all music genres from rock to opera have performed on the stage, from Oasis to Lewis Capaldi to Edinburgh's own The Bay City Rollers.
Photo by Andrew O'Brien.

In pictures: Edinburgh's music venues Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh Fore Play Crazy Golf has seen its lease extended at Picardy Place.

Crazy golf venue saved from 'heartbreak' closure Gary Flockhart

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party and Concert in the Gardens.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2022: All you need to know Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh is home to some of Scotland’s oldest pubs – and here are a dozen of the oldest.

In pictures: 12 of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs Gary Flockhart

An Edinburgh venue has made it into the Top 10 of a prestigious list of the best beer pubs in Britain.

Old Edinburgh pub named among UK's best Gary Flockhart

Skiddle, the events discovery platform, has taken one thing off your to-do list for 2022 – and found the best NYE events in Edinburgh

The 5 best NYE events according to Skiddle Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture galley to see what the Time Out team considers to be the Capital’s best places for cheap eats.

11 best cheap eats in Edinburgh according to Time Out Gary Flockhart

Time Out has compiled a list of Edinburgh's best eateries.

12 Edinburgh's best restaurants according to Time Out Gary Flockhart

EL&N have arrived in Edinburgh city centre, and their stunning all-pink venue can be found at St James Quarter. Photos EL&N Instagram

SJQ welcomes 'world's most Instagrammable' cafe Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh eatery Mono has been named among the ‘50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World’. Photos: Mono

City venue named among ‘50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World’ Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture galley to see what Time Out considers to be the Capital’s best pubs.

The 15 best Edinburgh pubs according to Time Out Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh’s tram network will be rolling out free, late-night services for New Year’s Eve revellers across the city.

Free tram travel for New Year’s Eve celebrations Gary Flockhart

Thirty Knots launched on Saturday (December 10), moving into the building formerly known as The Three Bridge in South Queensferry.

Look inside new South Queensferry pub and restaurant Gary Flockhart

St-Germain  elderflower liqueur has just launched their new winter garden at Rabble, Edinburgh.

City bar launches spectacular winter garden Gary Flockhart

The Real Greek, the UK’s only authentic Greek restaurant group, are set to open for business at St James Quarter on Monday (December 12).

St James Quarter welcomes new Greek restaurant Gary Flockhart

Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh has announced that The Cocktail Mafia pop-up bar will be serving up a special Christmas cocktail menu.

Cocktail Mafia launch festive drinks menu at Harvey Nichols Gary Flockhart

Less than six months after being hailed as the ‘Best City in the World’, Edinburgh has been ranked below Glasgow by the same publication.

Edinburgh beaten by Glasgow in Time Out list Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh's Christmas Markets in Princes Street Gardens have been named as one of the most popular winter wonderlands in Europe. (Ian Georgeson)

Capital's Christmas market named most popular in Europe Anna Bryan

The much-anticipated launch of Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger restaurant in Edinburgh is due to take place on December 1.

Gordon Ramsay Street Burger announces opening date Gary Flockhart

James Martin, the celebrity chef best known for his laid-back Saturday morning cookery show, is set to visit Edinburgh next year.

James Martin to bring cooking tour to Edinburgh Gary Flockhart