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    The Hive

    3.5 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveDance Clubs
    Closed 10:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Qype User (Renz…)

    It pains me that the Hive seems to be getting more mainstream. Saturday night used to much better for the rock and indie fan but they replaced it with a depressingly cheesy pop, R 'n' B and dance night. The Hive evolved as the classier version of Subway which was an alternative music club that was about 5-10 minutes away and closed down in 2007. I must say I love the current look of the Hive. It now has some very comfortable seating in the 2nd room - love it! I do love the atmosphere and decor of the Hive however. I also loved it even more when they opened up a little sideroom with sofas and a bar where cocktails (including pitchers) are available for an affordable price. Other drinks can be bought for £1.50 which is excellent. This is a fun club to be especially on a Saturday night. There are usually two rooms so that if the music in one room doesn't take your fancy you can always check out the other room. The Hive is great for a student night out. I only wish I had more time to go there like I did in my 2nd year of university.

    best night ever!!
    blair k.

    My favorite night club I attended while in Edinburgh!! The wait was ridiculous to get in, but the music was so spot on, the drinks were easy to get and man it was such an epic climax to my holiday! I met great people here... this is a great spot for cute gay boys, too. I believe I met 2 or 3 younguns and they were super fun!! The club got super packed so we were ordering doubles so we could keep dancing.. also, UK measures their shots so you have to double up to get a nice buzz going. The age range here was nicer than most clubs I visited that played my kind of great Indie music... Most kids are super young since the drinking age is like 17.. but I saw girls and boys my age (20 something).. I would think it awkward to see anyone over 35, though. All in all, the mood was great, I only saw 2 fights and it was with a bunch of hot scrappy kids that looked like they were in Trainspotting. So it was like watching porn for me and my mate. Dont miss out ... go and have a dance for me!! I miss it already!!

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    25/06/2019the dj was so bad everyone had to be plastered to have a good time. Puke everywhere. Staff has their shit together tho.

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    Perfect for students. Doesn't pretend to be anything it's not and welcomes anyone. Cheap drinks.

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    Nice club. Prices are good. Great music. And a lot of amazing people! Next time I'm in Edinburgh, I'll visit this club again!!

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    total crap writing on tables very biz all the time your almost on top of people no good dont go there

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    but I saw girls and boys my age (20 something).. I would think it awkward to see anyone over 35, though.

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    The Hive - danceclubs - Updated May 2026

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