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Pubs & Clubs top	Edinburgh	Scotland's capital city and by far the most attractive city in Scotland and possibly the UK. This is a city steeped in History, with well kept gardens running the length of Princes street, the castle as a back drop, Georgian architecture galore, Carlton Hill, Royal Palaces, and the newly redeveloped Leith waterfront area, Edinburgh has it all. Edinburgh plays host to the Edinburgh Festival every August, the biggest arts and drama festival in the world! Well connected from all over the UK and Europe and only a short train journey from it's neighbouring city of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city and party capital. If visiting Scotland for the first time a two centre trip is highly recommended.
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Last Updated: 30 July 2007

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Pubs & Clubs

	Mon - Sat, 11:30am - 00:45am, Sun, 12:30pm - 00:45am The Auld Hoose is a small intimate, typically traditional style of Scottish bar, with a real mix of people and regulars. Serving good beers, typical bar food and even offers free wireless internet. Quiz night on Tuesdays is busy with the winning prize being a gallon of beer!
23 - 25 St. Leonards Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 668 2934	Web: www.theauldhoose.co.uk	Map

BLUE MOON	Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 1:00am, Sat - Sun, 10:00am - 12:00am The Blue Moon is the longest running gay establishment in Edinburgh and still popular, has a good menu and serves great food (and fry-ups till 4pm), friendly bar staff, and comfortable surroundings makes the Blue Moon the perfect place for a light lunch or pre clubbing drinks.
36 Broughton Road
Tel: +44 (0)131 557 0911	Web: Not Available	Map

C.C. Blooms	Mon - Sat, 8:00pm - 3:00am, Sun, 3:00pm - 3:00am C.C. Blooms is a long established gay bar and club (club opens at 11:00pm on the lower floor). Nightly DJ's and other events including drag acts, pub quiz, strippers and karaoke. Popular bar with a mixed crowd, busy at weekends. Open for Sunday lunch from 3:00pm.
23 Greenside Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 9331	Web: www.ccsnightclub.co.uk	Map

claremont bar	Mon - Thurs, 11.:00am – 12:00pm, Fri - Sat, 11:00am – 1:00am, Sun, 12:30pm – 11:00pm The Claremont Bar is a friendly local bar and restaurant, gay at weekends, Friday night men only from 10:00pm, different theme every Saturday and chill out on Sunday from 6:00pm. Good food served at reasonable prices. (see below for restaurant times).
133 - 135 East Claremont Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 5662	Web: www.claremontbar.co.uk	Map

	Check website for times, as times vary! ego, Popular diverse venue hosting many gay nights and popular events such as Blaze, Camparama, Fever, Vibe, Tackno, Disko Bloodbath, and the popular Beat-root foam party. ego is also developing it's self as a live band venue. It has 2 room and the larger of the 2 is set in a traditional dancehall making a nice venue.
14 Picardy Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 478 7434	Web: www.clubego.co.uk	Map

Frenchies Bar	Mon - Sat, 1:00pm - 1:00am, Sun, 2:00pm - 1:00am Frenchies Bar, Edinburgh's oldest gay bar, is a small and dull pub in the heart of Edinburgh that attracts a loyal following! Happy hour from 6:00pm - 8:00pm daily. Have only been once but don't think I'll be going back any time soon!
89 Rose Street Lane North
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 7651	Web: Not available	Map

	Mon - Sat, Noon - 1:00am, Sun, 12:30pm - 1:00am Habana is centrally located near the "Play House Theatre", and just down the road from C.C. Blooms making it great for pre clubbing or pre/post theatre drinks. With it's bright and colourful interior and great atmosphere Habana attracting a young mixed crowd.
22 Greenside Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 558 1270	Web: www.gayscotland.com/habana	Map

HOLYROOD TAVERN	Mon - Sat, Noon - 1:00am, Sun, 12:30pm - 1:00am The Holyrood tavern is a laid back pub attracting a mixed crowd, serving real ale and bar food. Good venue for starting a night or staying out or for a quiet drink. Relaxing atmosphere with cosy sofas, friendly bar staff and chilled out feel to the place.
9a Holyrood Road
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 5044	Web: Not available	Map

The Liquid Room	Check website for times, as times vary! The Liquid Room is a live music venue that plays host to some great nights including "Luvely" and "Taste", Edinburgh's longest running gay friendly night. where you can relax and chill out in a hassle free environment. Cover charges may apply.
9c Victoria Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 2564	Web: www.liquidroom.com	Map

	Check website for times, as times vary! Bongo is a multi functional venue for live music, theatre and live music. Host of popular club night "Minging", but holds no regular slot, check website for upcoming events and cover charges. Also has a cafe bar serving food during the day.
37 Holyrood Road
Tel: +44 (0)131 657 4633	Web: www.thebongoclub.co.uk	Map

Planet Out	Mon - Fri. 4:00pm - 1:00am, Sat - Sun, 2:00pm - 1:00am Very Popular with the clubbing crowd Planet Out offers a great start to a night out and can get very busy at weekends. Also offering live music, DJ's, a pub quiz/bingo and drink promotions through out the week. Close walk to C.C. Blooms and the Edinburgh Play House.
6 Baxter's Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 5551	Web: Not Available	Map

The Regent	Mon - Sat, 11:00am - 1:00am, Sun, 12:30pm - 1:00am The Regent is another bar that serves "real ale" and the "LAGRAD" meet here on the first Monday of the month. Very Relaxed atmosphere and a lack of loud music make it a winner for chilling out with friends. Limited bar menu and wireless internet also available.
2 Montrose Terrace
Tel: +44 (0)131 661 8198	Web: www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk	Map

The Street	Mon - Sat, Noon - 1:00am, Sun, 12:30pm - 1:00am Formally called "Pop Rokit", The Street bar has now been refurbished into a small but fun bar. With food served till 7:30, offering a selection of tapas and bar food. Also just a short hop from Club eGo (see above), making it ideal for pre clubbing drinks.
2 Picardy Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 4272	Web: Not available	Map

	Mon - Fri Noon - 1:00am, Sat - Sun Noon - 2:00am Twist is the new name for the old "Newtown Bar" along with the new name came a complete refurbishment! Now a fashionable, trendy basement bar/club. Free wireless internet and bar menu available. Also host to "Fur Burger" club night for the girls. Cover charges may apply.
26B Dublin Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 538 7775	Web: www.bar-twist.co.uk	Map

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Cafes & Restaurants

	Times TBA Black Bo's caters mainly for the vegetarian but has some non veg dishes, and even has home made ice cream! (worth a try) Decor is a bit dull but Black Bo's still manages a great atmosphere and has really friendly staff and good music.
57 - 61 Blackfriars Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 557 6136	Web: www.blackbos.co.uk	Map

BLUE MOON	Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 1:00am, Sat - Sun, 10:00 - 12:00am The Blue Moon is the longest running gay establishment in Edinburgh and still popular, has a good menu and serves great food (and fry-ups till 4pm), friendly bar staff, and comfortable surroundings makes the Blue Moon the perfect place for a light lunch or pre clubbing drinks.
36 Broughton Road
Tel: +44 (0)131 557 0911	Web: Not Available	Map

	Mon - Fri, 11:00am - Late, Sat 12:30pm - Late Bongo's cafe is fully licensed and offers a selection of modern food and great coffee, set in stylish surroundings. There is a free internet station with three terminals. The cafe transforms into the upstairs bar in the evening, and chillout room on club/live music nights.
37 Holyrood Road
Tel: +44 (0)131 657 4633	Web: www.thebongoclub.co.uk	Map

claremont bar	Mon - Sat, 11.:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Sun, 12:30pm – 6:00pm The Claremont Bar is a friendly local bar and restaurant, gay at weekends, Friday night men only from 10:00pm, different theme every Saturday and chill out on Sunday from 6:00pm. Good food served at reasonable prices.
133 - 135 East Claremont Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 7651	Web: www.claremontbar.co.uk	Map

Sala Cafe Bar	Times TBA Sala Cafe Bar, formally know as "Nexus" situated above Edinburgh L.G.B.T Centre. Offers regular live music, party nights, wide ranging menu, free wireless internet and private function room. Set in an ever changing gallery space with comfy sofas.
60 Broughton Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 478 7069	Web: www.salacafebar.co.uk	Map

	Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 4:00pm Staffed by volunteers and part of the Waverly HIV care centre, the Solas cafe is a bright, relaxing place offers a selection of hot and cold snacks, after Noon it also offers a hot 3 course meal (with Vegetarian option). Only soft refreshment available.
2/4 Abby Mount
Tel: +44 (0)131 661 0982	Web: www.waverleycare.org	Map

	Daily, 5:00pm - 11:00pm Thai me up is a gay friendly restaurant in the middle of Edinburgh's gay area. Really friendly staff and amazing food with imaginative presentation. Short walk from both club eGo and "the Street" bar, both in Picardy Place. Can be busy so booking a table is recommended.
4 Picardy Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 558 9234	Web: www.tmeup.com	Map

	Mon - Sat, 10:00am - 11:00pm, Sun, Noon - 11:00pm Vittoria's is a very popular, award winning, gay friendly Italian restaurant, so popular that booking a is almost always required. Cute waiters and great food make this a must! Private functions also catered for. Table booking and menus are available online.
113 Burnswick Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 6171	Web: www.vittoriarestaurant.com	Map

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Saunas, Gyms & Sex Clubs

Number 18 Sauna	Mon - Thur, Noon - 10:00pm, Fri - Sun, Noon - 11:00pm The Number 18 Sauna is a long established, very clean sauna offering: Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Showers, Video Room, Dark Room, Private Cabins, Relaxation Room, Cafe and TV Lounge also offers free condoms. Managers Special and concessions are available.
18 Albert Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 553 3222	Web: www.number18sauna.com	Map

	Daily, 11:00am - 11:00pm Steamworks is Edinburgh's largest sauna set across 2 levels offering: Darkroom, Showers, Video Room, Private Cabins, Cafe, TV Lounge, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room. Sunbeds, Masseurs and free internet are also available. Student/under 26 discounts available.
5 Broughton Market
Tel: +44 (0)131 477 3567	Web: www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk	Map

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Shops & Information

BOBBIE'S BOOKS	Mon - Sat, 10:00am - 5:30pm Bobbie's Bookshop is a gay friendly bookstore selling an assortment of mixed literature including erotica, adult, Gay and Lesbian titles and imported gay magazines.
220 Morrison Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 538 7069	Web: Not Available	Map

	Mon - Sat, 10:00am - 9:00pm, Sun, Noon - 9:00pm Scotland's first licensed sex shop, Leather and Lace offers a range of Toys, R18 DVD's and Video's, Leather, PVC, Latex, Bondage, Costumes, Lingerie and Magazines. Other stores can be found at: 5 Easter Road, and a new store will open soon at 368-370 Gorgie Road.
8 Drummond Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 557 9413	Web: www.lalo.co.uk	Map

	Mon - Fri, 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sat, 11:00am - 6:00pm, Sun, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Located next to the Blue Moon Cafe, Q-Store offers a large range of R18 DVD's and Video's at low prices, Magazines, Books, Cards, Toys, Underwear and Swimwear and everything the modern gay person need. The Q-Store is Scotland Only Licensed Gay Store.
5 Barony Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 477 4756	Web: Not Available	Map

	Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 6:00pm, Sat, 10:30 - 6:00pm Word Power is an independent radical book shop, promoting literature from outside the mainstream, supporting new writers and small presses. Operating for over ten year, you can now use their world-wide online service as an alternative to corporate bookshops.
43 West Nicolson Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 662 9112	Web: www.word-power.co.uk	Map

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Accommodation

	Alva House is Edinburgh's only male only guest house. It offers very Stylish and comfortable accommodation in this well presented and kept guest house and has excellent rates. All rooms have TV and Video Player, (a video library is available for viewing pleasure), central heating and period features. Rates include continental breakfast buffet (available till noon). Alva House is within walking distance of Edinburgh's nightlife and famous tourist attractions. Guests can also enjoy a discounted rate at the Steamworks sauna.
45 Alva Place
Tel: +44 (0)131 257 1475	Web: www.alvahouse.com	Map

	Garlands is a gay owned, 3 star guest house just off Leith Walk, a 15 minuets walk from the city centre and only 10 minuets from the cities bars and clubs. Set in a stunning Georgian town house offering 6 rooms all with en-suite toilet/shower room, central heating, TV and Tea/Coffee making facilities. Rates include a home cooked breakfast. Owners are on hand to help with any enquires you may have at any time.
48 Pilrig Street
Tel: +44 (0)131 554 4205	Wed: www.garlands.demon.co.uk	Map

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