Lgbt bars edinburgh
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Planet Bar is Edinburgh&#;s longest running gay bar. Planet is renowned for its friendly crowd, fun staff, low-price premium drinks, and entertainment. Drag DJs ramp it up on Friday and Saturday nights. For special occasion events you can novel the side bar or a booth.
Showtime Fridays bring you amazing local and international Drag Queens every week. Past line-ups have included RuPaul winner The Vivienne and finalist Baga Chipz, as successfully as the legendary Miss DQ. We also host karaoke, retro nights, Bingo and quizzes. Inspect out our Home Page or social media for the very latest events.
Planet Bar is know in Edinburgh for its involvement in local LGBT issues and campaigns. We grip events for World Aids Day and a number of charities.
We are arrogant sponsors of the Hot Scots, Scotland&#;s first LGBT football team. The Hot Scots compete in the GFSN National League and Cup, as well as local and international tournaments. They would love to hear from anyone who would love to take part.
As for us, here at Planet, we hope to observe you in the bar soon!
Edinburgh Gay Bars
Edinburgh's most popular gay bars are located adj 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 fine selection and has an outdoor terrace for good weather days. The popular Street NightClub (in the basement) is clear on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a packed 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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LGBT+ Guide to Edinburgh
A vibrant and diverse city and LGBT+ people
Edinburgh is a great city for LGBT+ people to visit. While Scotland for a prolonged time had a reputation as a quite socially conservative corner of Europe, attitudes have changed dramatically over the last forty years.
The International Lesbian and Gay Association last year ranked Scotland as having the second highest legal equality for LGBT+ people anywhere in Europe, higher than the rest of the UK.
Scotland is also a country with increasing representation of LGBT+ people, especially in politics – until recently 3 out of the 5 political parties in the Scottish Parliament had leaders who identified as LGBT+.
Edinburgh itself is a vibrant and diverse city and LGBT+ people will most likely feel, especially in central areas, safe and accepted like any other visitor.
LGTB+ areas of the city
While LGBT+ should feel welcomed anywhere in the city, there are two particular gay areas of the city. The first is the so-called ‘Pink Triangle’ of streets near where Leith Walk meets York Place. Around here are
Gay Bars in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking noun out. Whether you're looking to face 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 conclude guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and tremble until the adj hours.
Sorry, the places listed below don't have online bookings available, but we hope you still find this list useful for your night out!
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 icy 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