visiting Edinburgh this weekend....wheres good to go?

sandman_ni · 3rd November 2009, 5:49pm

Hey all...i'm visiting edinburgh this weekend, any good bars, gigs or clubs to go too? Was in Opium a few years back, is it still good?

Thermo · 3rd November 2009, 5:51pm

You should check out Glasgow, its not too far away and theres less nonces

sandman_ni · 3rd November 2009, 5:53pm

While Glasgow is great craic...I will be in Edinburgh this weekend for a change. In Glasgow in December

adrenalize · 3rd November 2009, 6:16pm

Couple of decent pubs I can think of are The Black Rose(on Rose Street) and the Black Bull(Near St James Centre). However, these both get incredbily busy during the weekend.

Not so sure about Clubs, as I have only ever been to Opium when I have been through there

Deutsch · 3rd November 2009, 6:46pm

I'll second Black Bull: good music, good atmosphere, and Renton famously sprinted down the steps by the front door in the opening of Trainspotting. I'd start there, while it's not too busy.

Then head across North Bridge to Whistle Binkies. They have live music every night (up to 6 bands). After that, you can either check out the Tron across the road or Bannermans down the hill from Whistle Binkies (both are popular with students).

To finish off, try either The Hive or Cabaret Voltaire (again, these are on the same block as the previous pubs), but make sure you check what's on first (or just chance your luck).

Sazzarella · 3rd November 2009, 6:49pm

Depends what your into! For sort of rock/metal then Studio 24 for a club at the weekend or even upstairs at Opium. The Black Rose and Black Bull are good shout for pubs or The Tron which is quite cheap and downstairs at Opium. The Hive use to do a metal night on Sundays but think thats just on Weds now

If your into mainstream music and clubs that cost a tenner to get into then any pubs/clubs along George Street.

Cab Vol dont do a good metal night tho? Mostly drum n base and indie nights I think!

sandman_ni · 3rd November 2009, 6:53pm

Been to the back bull a few times...didnt know it was in Trainspotting lol

Never heard of Tron, but I do like its name. Over for the entire weekend so will check them all out

Thanks ppl.

Deutsch · 3rd November 2009, 6:54pm

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Originally Posted by Sazzarella

Cab Vol dont do a good metal night tho? Mostly drum n base and indie nights I think!

Wasn't sure if the OP wanted to stick to just metal nights, and thought I'd throw that one in as I've had some good nights there (I don't discriminate musically

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Sazzarella · 3rd November 2009, 7:03pm

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Originally Posted by Deutsch

Wasn't sure if the OP wanted to stick to just metal nights, and thought I'd throw that one in as I've had some good nights there (I don't discriminate musically

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Yeah I actually like their drum n bass nights but no one will come with me

lol

purkle · 3rd November 2009, 7:06pm

Do not go to the club that used to be Mercados on the back of the train station. Its a waste of ntrance fee as its really crap.

sandman_ni · 3rd November 2009, 7:11pm

thanks all....looking forward to the drinking

thanks for the tip purkle..anywhere you reccomend?

purkle · 3rd November 2009, 10:55pm

I like Espionage up near the grass market..free to get in and has 5 floors. All different kinds of music but no metal/grunge if you like that sorta thing.
Liquid Rooms used to be good for Fridays kinda indie music not been in a long time.
Cavendish also used to be alright (not been for a good 5+ years)
Opium was good until i got a bit older and now everyone looks like 12 year old emo's.
Mood near the playhouse is alright if you wanna chat up lassies/guys, bit skanky though.

Deutsch · 3rd November 2009, 11:02pm

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Originally Posted by sandman_ni

Been to the back bull a few times...didnt know it was in Trainspotting lol

The steps 15 seconds in

You can't actually see the door of the pub, but still, if you are there and like the film, it's a photo opportunity!

YouTube - Trainspotting \| Opening scene

sandman_ni · 3rd November 2009, 11:36pm

So it is...crazy...been there so many times and never knew it. Thanks fro the tips Purkle...i'll see where we end up.

Sazzarella · 4th November 2009, 7:00am

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Originally Posted by purkle

I like Espionage up near the grass market..free to get in and has 5 floors. All different kinds of music but no metal/grunge if you like that sorta thing.
Liquid Rooms used to be good for Fridays kinda indie music not been in a long time.
Cavendish also used to be alright (not been for a good 5+ years)
Opium was good until i got a bit older and now everyone looks like 12 year old emo's.
Mood near the playhouse is alright if you wanna chat up lassies/guys, bit skanky though.

My opinion of you has just gone down after that list of places to go :P

Also Liquid Rooms still aint open yet since the fire!