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Gay in Edinburgh: Discover the city’s best LGBTQ hotspots
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s friendliest cities for LGBTQ travellers. It’s a warm, welcoming city, filled with some of the most breathtaking sights in Scotland, from the renowned Royal Mile in the beautiful Old Town to the busy shopping district of Princes Street where Edinburgh’s gay neighbourhood, The Pink Triangle, is located. Edinburgh’s gay establishments are varied. There are lively, crowded nightclubs and laid-back, cosy pubs. If you’re a fan of drag, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to witness drag performances, play bingo, and partake in similar activities at many of the city’s most popular gay establishments. Whether you’re here for a month or just a weekend, if you’re an LGBTQ traveller visiting Edinburgh, read on to discover the top ways to explore the city’s vibrant gay scene.
To be gay in Edinburgh: Is it LGBTQ friendly?
Edinburgh is a very gay-friendly city. It has gained distinction previously as one of the top 10 most welcoming cities in the
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CC Blooms
CC Blooms is one of the main gay venues in Edinburgh. It's a large place, and open all sunlight for food, dinner and drinks. At night at turns into a bar and nightclub more
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Greenside Plpink triangle, , Edinburgh map
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Planet Bar
The Planet Bar is one of the more campy gay bars in the pink triangle.
It opens early in the afternoon, but closes more early than the other bars in the area.
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6 Baxter's Pl, Edinburgh map
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The Street
The Street is a popular gay bar in the Edinburgh pink triangle (the gay area). The bar is open from early afternoon. In the weekend the small downstairs club is open at night more
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2b Picardy Plpink triangle, , Edinburgh map
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The Regent Bar
The Regent Bar is a relaxed gay bar, with a home atmosphere. Serving drinks and food.
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Gay Bars in Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking night out. Whether you're looking to meet a bunch of singletons, wish to celebrate Pride or are just looking for some late-night, hassle-free enjoyable, these bars quite simply don't know how to disappoint. Check out our complete guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and vibrate until the early hours.
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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 cold pints, the staff work with the venue's resident DJs to build a truly epic atmosphere. Expect drag performances, karaoke nights and unbeatable brew 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
Edinburgh Gay Bars
Edinburgh's most well-liked gay bars are located near the city centre at the north verb of Leith Street and Broughton Street, in an area known locally as the "Pink Triangle".
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Serves a good selection and has an outdoor terrace for excellent weather days. The adj Street NightClub (in the basement) is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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CC serves excellent cocktails and modern cuisine, and offers a full 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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Based on 23 votes