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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 behind Gayz Onley Pride
Alva House
Small adults-only LGBT-friendly guesthouse
Paradise Palms
Tropical-style bar with vegan food, cocktails and DJs
Lighthouse Books
Queer-owned radical bookshop with activist events
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Regent Bar
Real ale, board games and conversation in Abbeyhill
Victoria Bar Edinburgh
Relaxed neighbourhood pub on Leith Walk
Planet Bar
Free-entry bar with drag, karaoke and games
The Street
Food, cocktails, two terraces and basement DJs
CC Blooms
Daytime brunch, then drag, DJs and late-night dancing
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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.