Edinburgh gay pubs
The best gay bars in Edinburgh
Edinburgh nightlife is a vibrant part of the city experience and the Pink Triangle, as it is locally known, is the centre of LGBTQIA+ nightlife in the Scottish capital! Located between Broughton Street and Leith Walk, the Pink Triangle has the best selection of Edinburgh gay bars, and offers a great night out. So, we’ve narrowed down some famous ones to head to on your next night out!
CC Blooms
In the centre of the Pink Triangle is CC Blooms, Edinburgh’s oldest gay bar and notorious for their Tuesday nights with The Rabbit Hole! CC Blooms is open from 6pm to 3am (with the nightclub officially opening at 12am every night!) and runs several weekly events for its guests. For a fun Tuesday nighttime, CC Blooms hosts The Rabbit Hole from 9pm, with performances and vibrant live music. They hold a classic pub quiz every week on Thursdays, starting at 8pm in Lab, their underground cellar turned bar/club space! And of course, Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for cocktail nights from 6pm.
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Gay Bars in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking late hours out. Whether you're looking to see a bunch of singletons, want to celebrate Pride or are just looking for some late-night, hassle-free fun, these bars quite simply don't know how to disappoint. Inspect out our finish guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and tremble until the first hours.
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CC Blooms
CC Blooms is a vibrant gay bar that treats every night as if it's the weekend. Armed with a collection of fiery spirits, eye-widening liqueurs and chilly pints, the staff work with the venue's resident DJs to create a truly epic atmosphere. Expect drag performances, karaoke nights and unbeatable drink deals.
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The Theatre Royal Bar
Though technically not advertising itself as a gay bar, The Theatre Royal Bar sits alongside some of Edinburgh's biggest LGBTQ+ ven
Edinburgh Gay Bars
Edinburgh's most popular gay bars are located adjacent the city centre at the north end of Leith Street and Broughton Street, in an area known locally as the "Pink Triangle".
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Serves a adj selection and has an outdoor terrace for good weather days. The popular Street NightClub (in the basement) is expose on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a complete wine and champagne list. The dance floor at the back of the venue is one of the gay hotspots in Edinburgh.
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