32 Below (Formerly Ushers) (Fringe Venue 442)

32b West Nicolson Street. Phone: 0131 667 7533

     All ages until 6pm, then 18+ only

32 Below and sister venues The Counting House and Pear Tree form a complex featuring four public bars, six performance spaces, dining area and a huge outdoor courtyard and barbecue area. Ushers is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of Fringe Central, Assembly at George Square, The Udderbelly, Gilded Balloon and Pleasance ...

Bar 50 (Fringe Venue 151)

Within SafeStay Edinburgh Hostel, 50 Blackfriars Street. Phone: 0131 524 1989

     All ages until 10pm, then 18+ only

Located within the five-star Safestay Hostel, Bar 50 serves an eclectic mix of spirits and beers, along with tasty locally sourced food. The menu has dishes for everyone, from stone baked pizza’s to veggie chilli burritos and chicken Caesar salad. There’s pool tables, comfy couches and an outdoor heated smoking area....

Biddy Mulligans (Fringe Venue 220)

94-86 Grassmarket. Phone: 0131 220 1246

      Over 18's Only

Located on The Grassmarket, right in the centre of Edinburgh Biddy Mulligan’s offers free Music during the Festival, with a wide range of drinks and food, and an extensive outdoor dining area before 9pm on the Grassmarket. ...

Bier Keller, Picardy Place (Fringe Venue 154)

14 Picardy Place. Phone: 0131 556 1289

The Bier Keller is the basement Bar of Picardy Place, inspired by traditional German Beer Halls it has a wide offering of craft beers and German style street food along with knowledgeable friendly staff. Also upstairs is the fine dining of Steak restaurant, and Picardy Place boutique hotel....

Brass Monkey (Fringe Venue 153)

14 Drummond St. Phone: 0131 556 1961

  18+ Only

An Easygoing hangout with simple food, a wide selection of drinks and with a cosy and unique back room with large floor mattresses - used for Fringe show through August. The Brass Monkey is right in the middle of the Fringe action, just around the corner from the Festival Theatre....

Cabaret Voltaire (Fringe Venue 338)

36-38 Blair Street. Phone: 0131 247 4704

    18+ Only

Cabaret Voltaire is a celebration of jiggery pokery spanning two floors (and a third floor for the Fringe) at the bottom of Blair street, just of the Cowgate. It resides in a cave and is a world of nooks and crannies, with an eclectic selection of drinks, two bars, with DJ's in the afternoon upstairs, and following the Fringe shows on three dance floors downstairs until 5a...

The City Café (Fringe Venue 85)

19 Blair Street. Phone: 0131 220 0125

     All ages until 9pm, then 18+ only

Located on Blair Street, just off of the Royal mile and minutes from the Fringe show, The City Cafe is a fashionable 1950's style café bar right in the centre of town. It has benefited from a complete refurbishment in the last couple of years, and it is right on the doorstep of the hustle and bustle of the Royal mile . The venue serves a wide selection of meals and drinks ...

The Counting House (Fringe Venue 170)

38 West Nicolson Street. Phone: 0131 667 7533

    All ages until 9pm, then 18+ only

The Counting House and sister venues The Pear Tree and 32 Below form a complex featuring four public bars, six performance spaces, plus a huge outdoor courtyard and barbecue area. The Counting House is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of Fringe Central, Assembly at George Square, The Udderbelly, Gilded Balloon and Pleas...

The Cuckoo's Nest (Fringe Venue 106)

69 Home St. Phone: 0131 220 1078

     18+ Only

A fantastic cozy bar and function space at the heart of Home Street, with a wide selection of beers and spirits, along with a tasty food menu....

Dropkick Murphy's (Fringe Venue 289)

7 Merchant St (Off Candlemaker Row). Phone: 0131 225 2002

   18+ only

Drop Kick Murphy’s is a fantastic Irish themed bar where you will always find a fun and vibrant atmosphere. It is the perfect place to meet friends for drinks and be entertained by eclectic bands....

Finnegan's Wake (Fringe Venue 101)

9b Victoria Street. Phone: 0131 225 9348

     18+ only

Located on Victoria Street, Finnegan’s wake is right in the heart of town and seconds from Espionage and the Underbelly. The bar is open all day during the Fringe and serves a huge variety of drinks, and after the Fringe shows finish each day the bar hosts live music and bands all night until very late into the night. Definitely the place to go for a laugh and a party at t...

The Free Sisters (Fringe Venue 272)

139 Cowgate. Phone: 0131 622 6802

     All ages until 8pm, then 18+ only

Described as “The Free Festival’s version of the Pleasance Courtyard”, the Free Sisters is located on the Cowgate, right in the middle of town. It is a huge bar and hotel complex, and Edinburgh's premier party venue - open from breakfast time until 3am daily. The venue hosts free Fringe shows in six performance spaces around the venue, including in a marquee and busking i...

Ghillie Dhu (Fringe Venue 410)

2 Rutland St. Phone: 0131 222 9930

    All ages until 6pm, then 18+ Only

Ghillie Dhu is a traditional Scottish pub and live entertainment venue serving the finest local produce, ales and premium spirits. Above the bar is the Auditorium, a large Fringe venue with a mixture of free and paid shows during the Festival. Located at the end of Princes Street, the venue is at the heat of Edinburgh's West End....

The Golf Tavern (Fringe Venue 114)

30-31 Wright’s Houses (Next to Bruntsfield Links). Phone: 0131 221 5221

     All Ages until 8pm

Located on the edge of the Bruntsfield Links is the Golf Tavern. Founded in 1456 the Tavern was previously known as the Golf Hotel. It has served many a golf player, and according to Hamilton is: By far the oldest known golfing pub. Sport was encouraged in the vicinity of the inn – cockfighting, boxing and games of chance – and it was natural that the innkeeper had a role ...

The Granary (Fringe Venue 270)

32-34 The Shore. Phone: 0845 166 6005

   All Ages until 6pm

Established in 2006, The Granary proudly serves hearty food in a comfortable homely setting. Enjoy a memorable dining experience that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Sitting on the front of Leith Shore, we are proud to serve a variety of produce to suit everyone from our rooftop burger to our famous fish and chips. Our bar also boasts a wide range of co...

The Hanover Tap (Fringe Venue 259)

112 Hanover Street. Phone: 0131 225 2022

    18+ only

Located on Hanover Street, The Hanover Tap is a completely new bar for Edinburgh, that focuses on delivering great beer and food in a comfortable urban environment. Previously this bar was the Jekyll & Hyde, and has been one of the Free Festival's longest running venues - literally just around the corner from George Street and Princes Street Gardens.

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