This is a friendly little pub that definitely has an authentic feel…read more Very vibrant and energetic, drop in for a quick sip

Great spot to grab a drink. The Guinness was expertly poured and the music was sound.read more

Connie is amazing. So helpful, we love her. The music is so nice, first time in. I could rave about…read moreConnie all day. queen.

Very authentic and had live music too! The service was good and a fun time overall. They don't…read moreserve food unfortunately

This is a great music venue, it's small, it's dark and it's kind of hidden away on Guthrie street,…read moreI wasn't even sure if I was at the correct entrance when I showed up because it looked more like a side door with nothing making it stand out apart from a small sign and we waited outside queuing on some steps waiting for entry so this was confusing to me but it's great for small intimate gigs like the one I seen last night of PG Ciarletta, Racheal white and the main man himself Cameron Barnes. the music was pounding and a great night was had by all.

Had a great night last night seeing Stephen Kellogg and The Humour play. Such a beautiful set, and…read moregreat musicians. The venue was small, but perfect for a really intimate gig. We danced our socks off and even learnt a wee tune or two!

Hurrah for dark and dingy Henry's!…read more One of Edinburgh's staple underground (no, actually underground) music venues. I'd reckon, despite it's modest size, 90% of every gig I've been to has been here.The booze tastes like an instant hangover but hey, you're not there for a poncy cocktail you're there for the huge list of experimental and alternative bands. Obviously, the busier the more atmospheric it tends to be, so when you're walking back look down into the tiny courtyard and if it's filled with too many people smoking roll-ups and wearing leather jackets you've come on the right night!

Henry's Cellar Bar does exactly what it says on the tin: it's a small and eh, a bar…read more I have a friend who is a super scene kid who reads NME, watches Skins and thinks he is at the forefront of what is trendy and what is not. He often plods off to Henry's Cellar Bar and drags me with him and I'm glad he does. For once he is actually right about something being cool. There is often some obscure band playing or perhaps the next big thing and a great atmosphere to go with it. I have watched bands played here when they have first started out, and are now off to play T in the Park this year. So if your lucky you may spot some real talent. Makes for a fun night out and its a cool venue, so give it a bash!

We are so sad to hear Rat Pack Piano Bar will be closing its doors April 5th after 21 years! We had…read morethe best time singing along and drinking delicious hand crafted cocktails during our trip to Edinburgh! Such a gorgeous elegant space! The bartenders were attentive and cranked out drinks quickly! The musician took our song requests and made us feel very welcome, cracking jokes all night! The place was packed from 11pm on so I was so surprised by the closing announcement! All the best! Scotsman Old Fashioned Bueno Babe Obey Me Chocolate Orange Old Fashioned Tommy's Margarita Espresso Martini

The Rat Pack is a fantastic establishment!!! The drinks are…read morefantastic, the live music (and music) are amazing. I've been here at least 4 times and it has not disappointed. Highly suggest the Rat Pack if you're visiting Edinburgh!!!

If you're looking for a spacious pub cool vibes, with live music 7 nights a week and great…read moreperformers, this is your place.

My daughter J and I went to Stramash with a few of her school friends after watching some World Cup…read morematches and then hitting a pub nearby. J exclaimed this was her favorite place to watch live music in Edinburgh. Once we entered (after paying a small cover) I could see why. It was a great space; the band was awesome; and the place was absolutely rocking! I also really liked how it was laid out. Unlike some cave-like pubs we'd visited, Stramash was a roomy, two-story venue with multiple bars. The second floor was loft-like, wrapping around three sides of the large room for maximum stage view-space. We headed to the less-crowded upstairs bar and got served immediately. The band was "The Scoundrels", a group from Glasgow: With fiddle, accordion, keyboard, guitar and drums, they sounded a bit like Mumford & Sons, but with a more Scottish/Irish inclination. Simply fantastic! I do prefer a band that writes and plays their own songs. Despite the roomer upstairs, my daughter and her friends were drawn to the main floor downstairs, which was filled with dancing patrons. We spent much of the remaining time there dancing, wading through humanity, and sometimes pogo-ing to especially raucous songs. I ended my night after that, sometime after midnight.; tired but happy. My daughter and her friends were discussing going elsewhere. (But they are 22 and I am...not).

I went to hear Novo Amor sing live at this small music venue. I will say it was unclear where to…read morecue to get in which left a lot of us confused. The first thing that stood out to me inside the venue were all the pews downstairs and upstairs in the gallery. There is a small space for standing and close to the stage and as I was at the front, I was happy. There is a bar at this venue, toilets and merchandise available to buy in the hall afterwards. All in all I enjoyed my time at The Queens Hall and recommend it as a small intimate venue and a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some of your favourite artists!

The Queen's Hall is the venue that makes me proudest of Edinburgh. It's just so totally in love…read morewith live music - "We *heart* it live" is even written above the door - in a way that so many venues around the country don't seem to be, regardless of their programming. The Queen's Hall just exudes passion for music of all genres and it's a venue that loves to share its enthusiasm. They're hot on the social media too, sharing music from forthcoming events, video clips from past concerts, and just generally stuff that makes them happy. The bar area is spacious so it doesn't feel cramped or crowded before the show. The loose-chair seating in the stalls means that a range of different setups are possible to suit the occasion, from straight rows to cabaret tables. And finally, the floor is made of wonderful stone flags, the stage is low, and the whole space feels remarkably intimate despite the venue's solid capacity of 900. Pretty much every time a musician I love and admire comes to Edinburgh, I know before I even have to check the listings that they'll be performing at the Queen's Hall. If the treatment they get is anything like what the audience gets from the front of house, bar and box office staff, then it must be one of the most enjoyable dates on the tour. Everything combined makes me genuinely emotional at the thought of the Queen's Hall. I feel like I'm getting a big warm musical hug every time I so much as walk past. Oh, I love you, Queen's Hall. I love you dearly. Stay forever.

Went as a solo female and had a blast great edm music everyone was polite no creeps a few friendly…read moremen but nothing uncomfortable or weird dance floor opens at 11z

Cab Vol is great if you're into less mainstream music than you'll hear in a 'normal' club. And if…read moreyou don't mind sweat dripping off the low ceilings onto you at least once a minute, or drinking out of plastic cups. I have to honest, it's not my thing. I've been dragged along on a handful of occasions by friends, and each time I go i'm determined that this will be the time I have a great night there and leave at 3am completely converted. It's been four years, and it hasn't happened yet. That has a lot to do with the people that go though, as opposed to the club itself. On tuesdays this place pulls in a lot of "rahs" from Edinburgh Uni, thinking that wearing weird coloured skinny jeans suddenly makes them alternative. It doesn't, and their huge back-combed blonde hair dos look even more ridiculous than normal.

We decided to stay and have a cocktail at the VooDoo Rooms after exploring the Midnight Lunar…read moreMarket. What a vibe this place has going on! We were lucky enough to just show up and grab a semi-circle shaped booth by the bar without any wait. We LOVED that a) the cocktail menu clearly stated "All drinks vegan, please inform staff of any allergens before ordering" and b) that they had the shape of the glassware next to the drink name. The bartender even took some time to make recommendations based on both what was most popular with customers and what the house/staff favorites were. We ended up going with the Porty Licks (gin, pineapple liquor, passionfruit, toasted almond topped with edible flowers) and Green Room (bourbon, peach liquor, lemon, peach, basil yuzu). Both were really well balanced drinks! Next time I'd get the King Khan (spiced rum and a mango oat lassi) or the Hare Krishna (mango, oat milk, chilli, coconut cream, and cardamom - sounds like a lovely non-alcoholic beverage and dessert)!

This place is a gem! I greatly appreciate a vegan option, an actual tasty one at that! The mushroom…read morestroganoff was perfect! It was so flavorful! My non vegan friend even picked into my plate. Great drinks! The staff were friendly and attentive! The decor of this place was amazing; looked like something out of a movie. I'll definitely slide by on my next trip!

I had one of the worst experiences of my life at Sneaky Peaks. I was kicked out of the bar solely…read morebecause of my ethnicity. No disrespectful behavior, no disturbance, nothing--just pure discrimination. The staff made me feel unwelcome from the start, and the way they treated me was humiliating and completely unacceptable. In 2025, it's shocking that a business still thinks it's okay to act this way. If you care about respect, equality, and basic human decency, do not support this place. No one should ever be treated the way I was. There are plenty of better bars that actually value their customers.

My only reason for ever going to Sneaky Pete's is to see a gig, apparently they do club nights too…read morebut I have never been tempted. It's a bit dingy for that. As a venue, it is tiny! Surprisingly small and surprisingly able to fit a lot of people in. It gets very hot, sweaty and loud in here depending on the band. If you have a more metal/rock band playing then you will probably get bashed around a lot and pretty wet with some blokes sweat dripping all over you. Some pretty good up and coming bands play here, as well as the usual drivel which fill up the slots. It's hit or miss whether it will be good or not. It's cheap enough for drinks too, but I think there is better live music venues in and around Edinburgh.