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Edinburgh gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Edinburgh, United Kingdom — from bars, accommodation, food, other and shopping to queer nightlife and more.
Edinburgh at a glance
Showing 9 of 9 venues
Featured places
Rated 4+ with at least 20 ratings. Selected by rating across different categories.
Dreadnought Leith
Inclusive Leith pub supporting LGBTQIA+ communities through its Gayz Onley Pride programme.
Alva House
Edinburgh’s premier gay-friendly guesthouse
Paradise Palms
Queer-friendly tropical bar for vegan food, cocktails, DJs and creative nights
Lighthouse Books
Queer-owned radical bookshop with events, LGBTQ+ titles and activist community
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Regent Bar
Edinburgh’s LGBT+ & Straight-Friendly Real Ale Pub
Victoria Bar Edinburgh
Inclusive Leith Walk local for queer-friendly drinks without the club noise
Planet Bar
Edinburgh's longest running gay bar
The Street
A trendy and popular bar with friendly staff
CC Blooms
CC Blooms is Edinburgh's oldest gay bar and club
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Closed venues in Edinburgh (2)
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Frequently asked questions
How are venues in Edinburgh rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Edinburgh?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Edinburgh?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.