Nightlife in Edinburgh, County Of Edinburgh, Scotland

Located in the Georgian New Town, the French Institute often hosts exhibitions with a French theme in its attractive interior, a light-filled space with high ceilings. It is also a Fringe Festival ... More on Yahoo! Travel

With the new cultural revolution taking effect as programmes become more visible it is worth noting that Scotland's oldest friend has had a change of director recently ,what a difference he is maki... More on TripAdvisor

About 3.6kms (2 miles) from the city center, this venue was meant to compete with the likes of Glasgow's Barrowland ballroom, where touring groups absolutely love to appear. No comparison, really, but not a bad medium- to small-size ... More on Frommers

This 1,300-seat Edwardian venue with a domed ceiling and rather Glasgow-style stained glass doors and red-stone frontage is more than 100 years old. Located on the edge of Tollcross, southwest of the castle, it offers a wide repertoire, ... More on Frommers

Live folk or traditional music is played here virtually every night from about 9pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. This small pub near ... More on Frommers

This 1,900-seat theater, formerly the Art Deco Empire which dated to the 1920s, was reopened in 1994 after serious renovations in time for the Edinburgh Festival (hence the name). Located on the south side of the city, about a ... More on Frommers

Along with the nearby Blue Moon Cafe, this cafe and tapas bar (formerly known as Nexus) is the focus of gay cultural life on Broughton Street. It is also linked to the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Centre, which is a useful resource ... More on Frommers

Given the importance today of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's comedy lineup, where good notices can launch a career, the stand-up comedian is, umm, taken very seriously in the Scottish capital. The Stand, just down the hill from ... More on Frommers

Part of a chain of multiplex cinemas across the U.K., Cineworld combines big releases and Hollywood blockbusters with art house ... More on Frommers

With space for less than 1,000, this is Edinburgh's best venue for seeing the sweat off the brows of groups. Both local bands and international acts, such as the ... More on Frommers

Open most nights until 2am (4am during the Festival), this pub, where Old Town meets the Southside, is just a few minutes' walk from the Royal Mile. The Royal Oak, with ground floor and basement bars, is ... More on Frommers