Edinburgh Bars and Nightclubs
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It has been said that Scotland is a nation of pub philosophers. Whoever said that probably visited Edinburgh for there are more pubs and nightclubs per mile here than in most places, and the warmth of Scottish hospitality blends perfectly with the diverse mix of tourists and visitors to the area to create a memorable pub experience.
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You're never alone in an Edinburgh pub and the friendly atmosphere in the many traditional bars and inns ensures a warm welcome. Local ales are popular especially in the traditional establishments, and Edinburgh has a long brewing history. Heriot Watt University, in the city, has a world renowned department dedicated to academic brewing excellence.
The traditional bars are popular but they are just a small part of the pub life of Edinburgh. Many bars cater for the burgeoning student population and are suitably cool and funky. Specialist jazz and piano bars are also popular, with music playing a large part in the experience. This is a common theme in the Edinburgh bars, whether with a man and a guitar playing Scottish and folk music or a DJ playing electronic sets. Edinburgh is a very social city and its pubs are meeting places and areas to spend time with friends.
The nightlife in Edinburgh is legendary. As would be expected of a capital city, the range and choice of clubs is impressive with music and atmospheres to suit every taste. As a city with many students drawn from all over the world much of the nightlife has a trendy feel. There can be fewer places in the world of a comparable size with as many bars and clubs as Edinburgh and the licensing laws in the city allow for a lot of flexibility in the movement from venue to venue.
The cultural diversity within Edinburgh is displayed in the nightclub scene with clubs given over to particular styles and specific themes. The Bongo Club is a renowned venue for live world music and nights specialising in Latin and Afro-Caribbean grooves. Cabaret Voltaire and the Liquid Rooms are clubs for serious dance aficionados and are also great intimate live venues. For those looking for more traditional venues, the Jazz Bar plays host to international jazz artists and local talent, often for free, and Whistlebinkies specialises in the best Celtic and folk bands.
Comedy clubs are also very popular in Edinburgh, the home of the much coveted Perrier award for comedy during the festival. The Stand comedy club draws the big names in comedy and also has free mic nights for those brave enough to take the stage.
Create your own night to remember by selecting from our list of Edinburgh pubs and nightclubs presented here.
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