Edinburgh Keysclub Nightlife Guide

The Tiger Lily Bar is situated within the award wining boutique hotel, and is open throughout both day and night.

This gliterring Edinburgh bar has recently won the Scottish Hotel Bar of the Year award – and it is easy to see why.

“with its chic booths, revolving glitter balls and beaded curtains, this is the showgirl among Edinburgh hotel bars and it wins brownie points for not taking itself too seriously” The Independent

Visit the Tiger Lily website

Tiger Lily
125 George St
Edinburgh
EH2

Olorosso has the most incredible location in Edinburgh – in order to access the bar, you must enter at street level and ascend to the venue in a lift.

Once inside the bar, you will immediately be confronted by the most breathtaking views over the whole of the city – and there is nothing finer, whether enjoying a simple beer, or a gourmet cocktail.

Visit the Olorosso website

Olorosso
33 Castle St
Edinburgh
EH2 3DN

Amicus Apple is a fantastic bar – largely because of its vibrant, friendly atmosphere.

Part of the reason for this allure, is that it is not part of a large chain instead it is owned by its dedicated management team.

Situated between George Street and Princes street it is ideally located and always buzzing, whether for a bite to eat or some more liquid options at the stunning bar

Visit the Amicus Apple website

Amicus Apple
17 Frederick Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2EY

The Dome is one of Edinburgh’s most impressive venues, being converted from an old bank with incredible internal architecture.

Favoured by an older and more relaxed clientele, you are more likely to find guests sipping a beer, or reading the paper quietly.

For this reason it is the perfect location for introducing clients or meeting friends; whilst also being a beautiful destination from which to begin a foray into Edinburgh’s bar culture.

Visit the Fantasy Palace website

The Dome
14 George St
Edinburgh
EH2

Ricks is situated on Frederick Street, just off the ever-popular George Street. The bar is located on the lower ground floor of this ultra chic four star hotel.

Having recently been refurbished to rival the opulence of its sister unit Tigerlily, this Manhattanesque bar is truly one of Edinburgh’s finest.

The restaurant is open from breakfast and the bar serves delicious smoothies, coffees and juices during the day. Whilst at night, Rick’s cocktail mixologists’ produce some of the city’s best cocktails.

Visit the Ricks website

Rick’s
55a Frederick St
Edinburgh
EH2 1HL

Tonic is a fantastic independently operated Cocktail bar – located on Castle Street, just off George Street. It prides itself on its exceptional cocktails, and because of its location, is a great venue to include in a tour around Edinburgh’s finest drinking establishments

Sam Kershaw the bar manager of tonic has won the Scottish Bartender Award twice in 2005 and 2007 and as a result Tonic is currently Scotland’s classic bar of the Year

Visit the Tonic website

Tonic Bar
34a North Castle Street
New Town
Edinburgh

Bramble is situated just behind George Street on Queen Street. This snug bar has been newly refurbished to a high standard, whilst maintaining an incredibly relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere.

Carved into an old white-washed cellar and favoured by those in the know due to its size and location – Bramble has recently been awarded the incredible accolade of Edinburgh’s best bar – and serves some of the best cocktails in the city.

Visit the Bramble website

Bramble Bar & Lounge
16a Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JE

Candy Bar is located on Edinburgh’s inimitable George Street – serving a wide variety of sharing platters and fantastic cocktails and beverages.

There is a charming outdoor terrace where you can watch the world go by, or a more vibrant bar area downstairs.

“Aimed squarely at the pretty young things, Candy Kitchen and Bar really is the cheeky twinkle in the eye of Edinburgh’s George Street” -THE LIST

Visit the Candy Bar website

Candy Bar
113-115 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4JN

Indigo yard is a little bit off the beaten track – and as a result is incredibly popular with the city’s young professionals, because it is so close to the financial district.

However, the converted courtyard is a hidden gem and remains one of the best places in Edinburgh to relax and enjoy a bite to eat with friends or a post work drink at the bar. There is also free wireless internet, which makes Indigo Yard the perfect destination for the international traveler.

Visit the Indigo Yard website

Indigo Yard
7 Charlotte Lane
Edinburgh
EH2 4QZ

Maxim’s is not going to win any prizes for serving Edinburgh’s best cocktails – or for that matter the decoration. However, friendly and polite staff will happily serve you wine and spirits until 6am – giving it quite a considerable edge.

The casino sports several roulette wheels, black jack and poker tables, with the bar being located on the upper mezzanine. If you are gambling the staff will event bring you a selection of bar snacks. Due to relaxations of the UK gambling regulations you can now sign up on the night as long as you have photo ID.

Beware leaving in bright sunlight as another fine day in the capital dawns!

Visit the Maxims Casino website

5b York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EB