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Edinburgh gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Edinburgh, United Kingdom — from bars and accommodation to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Edinburgh
WhereIs.Gay lists 5 LGBTQ+ venues in Edinburgh, spanning bars and accommodation. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Alva House
Edinburgh’s premier gay-friendly guesthouse
Regent Bar
Edinburgh’s LGBT+ & Straight-Friendly Real Ale Pub
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
These venues are reported as permanently closed. Their pages remain online to help visitors avoid wasted journeys and find alternatives nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Edinburgh?
WhereIs.Gay lists 5 LGBTQ+ venues in Edinburgh, including bars (4), accommodation (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
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.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
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.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.