Edinburgh City Breaks - Nightlife

Edinburgh is famous for its fantastic nightlife scene. Listed below is our choice of the top ten places to go to enjoy a cracking night out on an Edinburgh city break. 

Lulu at Tigerlily 
Feeling decadent? Billed as Edinburgh's most lavish late-night destination, this comfortably exclusive club mixes up Georgian elegance and 21st Century opulence beautifully. Vist the Lulu website.

Cabaret Voltaire 
One of the capital's many live music venues, Caberet Voltaire is the place to catch the next big thing. It's also a buzzing nightclub, hosting some of the UK's best dance music events, seven nights a week. Visit the Cabaret Volitaire website.

The Stand Comedy Club 
Heard the one about Edinburgh's best comedy club? Whether you like funny ha ha or funny peculiar, you'll love the live stand-up acts playing at The Stand. Visit The Stand's website.

Opal Lounge 
Serving up some of the city's coolest cocktails to her coolest inhabitants, Opal Lounge is the place to head if you want to hang out with the It Crowd. Opal Lounge

Sandy Bell's
Catch intimate live performances, from some of Scotland's finest traditional musicians in this street corner pub. There's something happening seven nights a week, with a brilliant selection of ales and malts to whet your whistle. 

Dragonfly 
A unique cocktail lounge experience, with at-your-table service provided by experienced bartenders who are happy to share their recommendations for your next tipple. Visit Dragonfly website.

Vegas 
Sample Scottish hospitality, Vegas style. If swing's your thing, if country rocks your world, check out where Vegas is heading and shimmy on down. This award-winning club night takes place in selected venues across the city so check the website for details.Read more on the Vegas website.

Voodoo Rooms 
Live music, cabaret, clubs, exhibitions and screenings - it's all happening at this exciting new venue, just off the East End of Princes Street. Drop in for lunch, dinner or a spot of dancing. Visit the website of the Voodoo Rooms.

Le Monde
Cocktails in Paris, wine in Vienna, coffee in Milan - three cities, three styles and three great reasons to choose Le Monde boutique hotel in Edinburgh. The bar is open until 1am but don't let your fun end there... take a trip downstairs to the Shanghai club to keep you in the party mood until 3am.  For more information visit the Le Monde website.

The Dome - Why Not? 
10 years on, Why Not? is still drawing a young, lively crowd. Hosts everything from single's nights to student parties, with regular drink promos.Read more about Why Not.

No. 1 Bar at the Balmoral Hotel 
Sightseeing can be thirsty work so top-off a perfect day with a luxury cocktail in the grandeur of one of Edinburgh's oldest hotels.Visit the website of The Balmoral.