Late Night
| 04 August 2009
41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh, 0131 220 4288
Near Udderbelly, Gilded Balloon
With its retro decor and laid-back staff, Assembly benefits from being a great festival location (two minutes walk from Gilded Balloon and Teviot and Udderbelly). Generally filled to the rafters with a young crowd, regular drinks promotions ensure most passers-by are here until kicking out time.
| 04 August 2009
4 India Buildings, 0131 447 7007
Near Underbelly
Boasting five floors and no cover charge on the door, Espionage’s reputation as one of the city’s biggest clubs belies four bars affording ample opportunites to tipple well into the early hours of the morning, along to the mainstream music offerings that provide Espionage’s staple sound.
| 04 August 2009
19-20 Teviot Place
Near Udderbelly, Gilded Balloon
Part American diner, part European café, this is the perfect stop-off for those with a hunger late at night, with food being served in plentiful supplies until 2.30am. From thick hot chocolate to bottled beers and wines, Favorit has something for every nightcap need.
| 04 August 2009
5 Queen Street, 0131 226 4380
Near Assembly Rooms, Charlotte Square
This brainchild of Jools Holland sets its stall inside the former BBC Broadcasting House on Queen Street, and nicely juggles its remit as live music venue, bar and restaurant. From local sounds to bigger names in the jazz world, there’s always ample entertainment to help while away the hours.
| 04 August 2009
16 George Street, 0131 270 3900
Near Assembly Rooms, Charlotte Square
Offering up the ‘world’ on a plate, Le Monde affords a nice laidback vibe for such a big space. Stylishly split into the Vienna and Milan bars, the lush Paris brasserie and the in-house Shanghai nightclub, this popular haunt offers up a handsome wine and cocktails menu, after a heavy day of culture.
| 04 August 2009
45-47 Lothian Street, 0131 225 6313
Near Udderbelly, Gilded Balloon
The perfect late night pit stop for a beer and a plate of nachos, Negociants is popular year-round haunt for laidback charm and late night opening (until 3am). Tourists and locals alike flock from across the road at Gilded Balloon and Udderbelly to tipple on the array of beers and wines, while catching up on all the excitement of the day.
| 04 August 2009
2-6 Calton Road, 0131 557 2925
Near Playhouse
Fans of East European beers will not be disappointed in this hip late-night hangout. Warm wooden decor and friendly staff create a chilled out atmosphere, while the live DJ sets at the back offer ample opportunity for those looking to stretch their legs at the end of a busy day.
| 04 August 2009
139 Cowgate, 0131 622 6801
Near Underbelly
Sitting in the heart of the Old Town, The Three Sisters' large courtyard make it a popular pull. Big groups of hen and stag dos are the norm, but so cavernous is this tippling hole, that there's more than enough room for everyone.
| 04 August 2009
4-6 South Bridge, 0131 557 5114
Near Underbelly
Nestled jut off the Royal Mile, Whistle Binkies attracts a mixed bag of drinkers and musicians, as blues, indie and cover bands flock to play to a well-oiled crowd. A 3am licence means that the party has a tendency to roll on and on.
