The Street

Name: The Street
Address: The Street, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, UK, Edinburgh
Telephone: +44 131 556 4272
Rating: 3.9

A trendy and popular bar with friendly staff

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About

A trendy and popular mixed bar with friendly staff. By day the glass front makes it an ideal place to relax with a coffee and people watch, whilst at night it attracts a livelier crowd with a buzzing atmosphere.

The Street is a venue over two floors, for eating, drinking and dancing with outdoor heated smoking areas on both levels. We are open until 1am daily. Full menu is served until 9pm and snacks are available until midnight Sunday to Thursday. We serve a premium selection of beers, wines and spirits, plus an extensive cocktail list with special offers on all day every day!

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3.9

Based on 516 reviews

Jason Borges

13:12 04 Jan 25

The crowd at this place had such amazing vibes on the Friday night. The DJ was brilliant and had the crowd wilding out. Everyone I interacted with was super friendly!

Samuel Henrique Witt

00:21 29 Nov 24

Nice atmosphere, LGBTQ friendly, cheap drinks for students.

Happy Customer

20:16 24 Nov 24

Disinterested beanie wearing barperson more interested in vaping and checking their mobile than the punters.You wouldn't get away with this poor service In Glasgow.They genuinely think they are doing you a favour.

John paul Docherty

21:17 19 Oct 24

Me and my two friends came here from Glasgow the bouncer at the main doors had a right rude attitude towards all 3 of us soon as we approached the door had a right attitude when he asked us where we was from we reply Glasgow his reply was not to night your all too drunk we got right off the bus straight to this one place we all very much sober if you have aggressive bouncers on your door . We meant to feel safe at these places .

Roman Hamza

00:10 26 Aug 24

The worst service I have ever received in Edinburgh. The two people at the bar upon entry made us feel extremely unwelcome, when we arrived they spoke amongst each other for about 5 minutes, then finally looked up at us in disgust and served us, ok drinks though. Really weird interaction, so bizarre, off-putting and rude. We certainly won’t come here again, instead if you read this go to CC blooms across the street if you want to be treated like a human.

Douglas House

20:43 23 Aug 24

Ordered FROZEN margaritas IAW the menu. Came on the rocks. They Did taste good though. Tried to show the waiter the place’s menu where it said frozen was available & he argued. Wife said forget it. Ordered “New York Pastrami sandwich PILED HIGH” as per menu. Maybe one deli thin-slice piece of meat. Could see through the meat. Plenty of Mustard & some kind of sauce piled high though. Cheese was present. Bread was grilled well. Wife ordered chili covered nachos. Watered down chili or salsa. Had water standing in the bowl. Soaked the chips. Had to pay when we ordered otherwise I would have given it back & not paid the bill. If but one honest bill paying cold hungry person avoids this place then was worth the time.

Arthur Anderson

19:30 28 Jul 24

I have been going to the place for many years although not often as I live a fair distance from the city over the years I have met quite a few friends which I still keep up with many happy memories over the years the staff has of course changed almost completely but still very friendly

Charles Jackson

21:06 03 Jul 24

This place could be SO much more. Went to CC and asked what else was around. It was pouring down rain and 45° when I stepped into CC Bloome where I had never been and they offered me a coffee and a towel, and I had a cocktail with the server who was overwhelmingly kind. I asked for a reference to go somewhere else and he recommended Street Bar. When I walked in Street Bar, I asked if there was any food and they told me they were not serving food until 10 o’clock. I looked around and there were four tables eating food all around me. There was a menu for food when I sat down with my beer. I decided to walk downstairs and wait until the kitchen “opened” and was pushed out of the way by someone working there so they could put trash cans and barstools all along the middle of the room where the bar is. He literally told me if I wanted to stay I could stand in the corner. Unbelievable. A completely underwhelming experience compared to surrounding businesses.

Gary Faulkner

17:58 10 Jun 24

A very cool place. Just went in for coffee straight after they opened. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I'd definitely like to go back and see what it's like in the evening, I think it would be very cool.

Casey

22:19 06 Apr 24

Had problems with the doorman two nights in a row. He gave my friend a hard time last night and said he looked like trouble, but let him in, and then again tonight with another friend ( but didn't let him in) We're a group of well dressed men in our 40's out for a drink, and that p**** has given us a hard time 2 nights in a row. We're visiting Edinburgh for thr first time. And this was a an awful experience

Todd Bird

21:53 06 Apr 24

What a horrible place. The “bouncer” decided one member of our group couldn’t enter…. Wouldn’t give a reason. Just said no, he can’t come in. He was “of age” , well dressed , not impaired in any way. We honestly thought he was kidding… but nope… just refused entry for no reason. Felt very targeted …. So much for welcoming , safe spaces.

Eddie McGlone

09:54 23 Feb 24

First time in the street, friendly atmosphere and clientele, great drinks and very friendly staff especially Andromeda who served us great banter and made us feel extremely welcome, looking forward to going back.

Prof. Cunningham DSc

00:08 15 Feb 24

You can chat to anyone here. Nice vibe, chilled, lovely staff and friendly clientele. Everyone is welcoming. Love the art works on the walls.

Jeferson Kozenieski Couto

19:54 11 Jan 24

It’s an interesting bar for you to come with friends and talk to. Maybe even a date is good here. Ambient music is very interesting. The beers are a little expensive, but there are a lot of drinks. There are several different environments for you to enjoy your moment.

cheryl conway

08:57 11 Jan 24

Very hospitable. We turned up on quiz night. Funny games and great people. What started as a quick drink ended after midnight

Mr F

21:51 08 Jan 24

Had an excellent couple of nights here over the New Year weekend. Bar staff were welcoming, particularly Kerry, whose customer service brought us back for the second time. Busy venue, good music and such a friendly atmosphere. Full of a wide range of non-judgemental clientele who clearly enjoyed dancing the night away.Drink prices were cheap compared to venues we are used to. Definitely recommend this space to visitors of Edinburgh. Thanks for a great weekend!

Paul Fitzpatrick-Lowrie

07:07 20 Dec 23

This place used to have such a great vibe. Hadn't been for quite a while. Not much has changed, except the prices. I couldn't believe the cost of drinks now, and that money isn't being put back into the bar, which doesn't appear to have been updated in the past 15 years

Niamh Mc Mahon

00:36 18 Dec 23

This place is amazing had the best bar staff Felix and Wren you guys were beyond helpful to an irish girl just landing on her own to a city I've never been to before you guys gave me the best tourist advice aswell as the best drinks and I cannot thank you enough I've been to all the gay bars in the city and this is beyond the best did not feel welcome in any other bar than the street they make you feel so welcome and not like an outsider thank you so much for the best night.!!!!!!

Rose Henderson

23:50 17 Dec 23

Do not go here. A Sunday night after 1 drink elsewhere and 4 girls weren’t let in. My girlfriend and I were told we wouldn’t be sold a drink, very rudely. I asked why and I was escalated to the manager. The manager said it was due to us being too drunk. As I said, we had one drink previous to heading to The Street. I find this very unacceptable as I questioned the manager, who could not give us a valid reason for why, we could not enter the venue. Unbelievably bad service and hospitality. AVOID, happened 20 minutely previous to writing this post. In disbelief at the rude behaviour from staff.

Sophie

00:01 26 Nov 23

Amazing Place. Excellent service. Will definitely be back. Absolutely loved the toilets and the fact they all have toilet paper!!! Definite plus!

Betty Hotpot

01:04 22 Oct 23

Not great. Bar maid had serious attitude problem. She refused to serve a couple and when they asked why she told them she wasn't going to tell them why. They were older so I guess they didn't fit into her idea of the clientele she wanted in her establishment. We finished our drinks and left.

First Last

20:28 11 Oct 23

You can chat to anyone here. Nice vibe, chilled, masculine clientele. Everyone is welcoming.

Christopher B.

10:31 07 Aug 23

Don't bother unless you want to be discriminated again particularly if you are gay and/or straight.

בת-חן גנד אלימלך

20:39 01 Aug 23

Good drinks, nice people and place. we had good time

James Gilmour

20:00 02 Jul 23

Visited Saturday 1st July 23. Pleasant bar staff and good vibe and music. Reasonably priced too. Would recommend 🍸🏳️‍🌈

Samuel Bonett

18:29 09 Jun 23

Thank you so much to the team at the street. You have made these two gay aussies feel so great in an Edinburgh. Your hospitality and charm is the best. May you continue to be fruitful

calum robertson

16:10 05 May 23

Went in with my fiancé for a quick drink before a dinner reservation nearby, elderly bartender (male with glasses and grey hair) checked our id’s (fair enough we are 21) after bending my fiancés new passport and after looking at my drivers license and stating I was “just old enough” despite being 21 years of age, he then proceeded to fondle strangely my fiancés straw in her drink to the extent we had to get a new drink and then poured a very poor pint. Would not recommend to anyone visiting the city.

Graeme Steel

20:15 01 May 23

Such a cool bar. Had many a great afternoon & evening there. This is one with my cousin & Trendy Wendy. She’s a great host & DJ.Dancing highly recommended.

davie herd

09:51 01 May 23

AVOID!!Was allowed in wearing a white dress and was in for 20 minutes, one bouncer allowed me in whilst another female bouncer asked me specially to leave because I was in a group with a hen party. I would understand if we caused a riot or wearing in appropriate wear, but I was in white whilst 5 others in black. To single me out and put me out whilst I was allowed in to begin with was very rude. Putting a single girl out on her own isn’t very wise and you would think another woman would understand this. I was standing with a drink not doing anything, female bouncer is on a power trip and needs to come down off her high horse. Will encourage everyone to avoid. Wish I read the reviews does seem to be a regular club. DO NOT GO!

Peter Davey

22:29 25 Mar 23

Great bartenders but the most pretentious, unfriendly clientele I have experienced in a long time. People in tweed suits and designer jackets looked us up and down the moment we walked in over their semi-lunar glasses. Really uncomfortable and unpleasant. Downstairs is a bit more fun.

Angel Zamudio

23:45 06 Feb 23

Colin and Theo are absolutely fantastic whether it’s busy or not they’ll make you feel like you’re at home. Great drinks at great prices!!! Honestly for all my gays this is a slay 🫡

Pop Culture People

20:55 12 Jan 23

Beware! At a certain time of night The Street is run like an exclusive club for regulars and friends of the bar only. Unknown faces can be abruptly asked to leave when it gets busy. The female bouncer in particular has a disturbing code of conduct and is known to single out "new faces". I've seen this mentioned in a few other reviews here and felt I had to share my own experience as well.

Emily D.

17:20 08 Oct 22

Homophobic and transphobic. 0 stars. In the gay district, told people in drag that they could not enter at 1am on Saturday night 10/9/2022. Other people...

J NG

07:05 24 Sep 22

Friendly bartenders, full bar capabilities, good location.

Melissa Loughran

21:14 24 Aug 22

Super friendly, great drinks, dogs welcome. We had a blast - thank you! 🥰

Bex Hamill

16:47 12 Aug 22

Used to love this place but was recently refused entry because half my group didn't look 'gay enough' we were out with a few straight friends....are we supposed to ditch them?! So much for being inclusive!

Claire Coyle

20:42 08 Aug 22

I’ve frequented this bar over many years, music was always great and always had a great night l, but I witnessed a female bouncer on Saturday evening use awful language to a group of girls wanting to get into the bar. This female bouncer with glasses was a power trip and called the girls stupid then proceeded to mock and make fun of them. For this reason I will not be going back as I was disgusted with this behaviour. This person needs to sacked ASAP before she ruins The Street. No need for this behaviour at all… management get it sorted

Stephen

13:02 31 Jul 22

This was a decent bar at one point. Not anymore. After a certain time they start to openly discriminate, if your face does not fit they stop serving you for any obscure reason they can come up with. This has sadly become a place to avoid if you don’t fit their profiling policy you will be treated in a negative manner. This is what they want Edinburgh to be a lovely safe shortbread tin for tourists to spend their money.

Ada Olesin

22:56 22 Jul 22

The securyty lady is very harrasment for pepole not form UK and they are kinda racist, not Ukraine friendly, pro Russia. Be carefull with that place. There are many other better place. Especialy be carefull if you are from Ukraine 😐 #staywithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 #proudtobefromUkraine 💪

Rebecca Stewart

00:40 03 Jul 22

Been to The Street so many times, including multiple Hogmanays with my partner. After heading to the Street and realising it was closed, decided to head to the nightclub round the corner (not realising this was an extension of the bar) was asked by the doorman ‘do you even know what this is’ my reply was ‘what do you mean’ to which I received ‘no thank you’What answer do you actually expect from that question? Literally what does it mean?? I do understand the safeguarding but genuinely what do you expect peoples answers to be to that question? Absolutely ridiculous. Bouncer is a Grade A helmet.

Janet Raith

07:56 29 May 22

Brilliant place for a much needed boogie. Wendy is the best 🙌🙌 always have an absolute ball here dancing my socks off to some awesome sounds, so well mixed. Percussion lady also great fun 😄 Everyone really friendly/great vibe & staff are 👌 what’s not to like? Get urself down there!! 💃 🕺 🥰😁

Shay Press

01:57 08 May 22

Awful bar service and very pretentious and prejudice atmosphere . Will avoid at all costs . Definitely not a gay friendly environment. Shameful establishment

Tom Davey

00:37 08 May 22

DJ Wendy House is amazing, but when they replaced her with the useless ginger / blonde DJ on Saturday night on 7th May 2022, the place became an absolute dive.Stick to the best, and not the rubbish useless folk that don’t know what they’re doing.

Andrew Dempsey

16:48 29 Mar 22

Great place. Met some really lovely men and which have become long term lovers.

Pauline Keane

21:00 22 Feb 22

Great staff and a friendly, open atmosphere!

David

12:35 01 Dec 21

Friendly staff, reasonably priced and nice location.

Patrick Davis

05:51 10 Sep 21

Asked for a Long Island Iced Tea and got something that just wasn’t it. If the staff are unsure how to make a cocktail just be honest and say. For some reason they put orange juice in it and the drink just looked like muddy water :-(On top of that, they then had someone cleaning the fish tank on the bar… really… could that not be done when the venue is closed?

An ne

09:05 28 Jul 21

Unfriendliest place in Edinburgh although preaching equality... Staff are miserable and customer service non existent.

Carly Bell

10:03 27 Jul 21

Always a nice place to go for a drink; the staff are brilliant, and their evening entertainment is great fun, especially Glamoor Kweer Kabaret; the drag show that ran before COVID-19 arrived.

Ryan McIntosh

11:21 04 Jul 21

Fab staff, great atmosphere.

Vicky Glynn

19:48 28 Jun 21

Had drinks here on Saturday- really great! Staff were amazing and cocktail everything you could want!! Had lots of fun!

Anna S

09:03 22 Jun 21

Loved the atmosphere in this place. The downstairs area looks marvellous.The drinks were delicious and all came at a very good price. The staff were chatty and kind. I had a great time.

chloe partington

20:51 10 Jun 21

Wonderful place, had a server called Jay who is an absolute credit to the place. Lovely, polite and never let my drink go empty - whatever they're paid it's not enough. 100% would go again.

Allen Shaw

12:02 29 May 21

Went in yesterday lunchtime for a drink and talked to lady manageress who was lovely. Waiter with dark hair and glasses took our details and said he would reserve a table for 8 pm downstairs. We arrived back on time and the young waiter said he had no booking for us . We had given our seats up in another bar and had to line up again to get back in. Very poor service. Drinks expensive.Will not go back.

Anna Asher

09:04 05 May 21

Great gay/LGBTQ friendly bar, with a dance space downstairs. The drinks are also great value - this might have changed but last time I was there they did a wicked £4 long island ice tea. Highly reccomended all round

Kirsty Bourhill

09:02 27 Sep 20

The street have nailed it! Felt very safe in the bar. The staff were so attentive. Still a fun and friendly atmosphere. The staff member Brooke even gave us some gorgeous sun flowers to make us smile when we left. Will definitely be back.

Ali R

19:12 28 Jun 18

Great, friendly service. Little burger menu and some continue till midnight bites. Good chilled music. Had an unusual crab and lobster Burger. Good price for the area it is in. Drinks my be expensive but there is higher around. Nice atmosphere and lovely little place.

Clare M.

15:13 22 Jun 15

Spontaneous visit to my favourite spot of the pink triangle tonight and surprisingly busy for a Monday. Some revellers still partying from pride weekend...

Becky C.

11:43 01 Apr 13

I popped in here for a pre diner drink. It's somewhere I used to end up a lot for after work drinks, but thats going back a few years.The atmosphere and...

Russell L.

17:48 27 Jun 11

The is a well run pub, right on the corner, right at the beginning of Leith Walk/Street. It gets the people who go to George Street and the People who go to...

Gibson A.

12:23 22 Jun 10

Apparantly this is a gay bar?! I've been here twice prior to GHQ and it just seemed a normal, friendly bar. The unique think about The Street is that it's...

Laura N.

16:40 06 May 10

Whiskey and ginger beer were on my mind from the second I hopped on the train to Edinburgh. When I arrived 5 hours later, I was in dire need. (Ginger Beer...

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