Broughton Street's original style bar is pretty unchanged since it opened in 1994, except for the odd improvement decor-wise. With a dim-lit, split-level room and separate...

Beer heaven: this old-fashioned pub offers local brews, obscure artisan cask ales from around the UK, and bottled beers from Germany and the Low Countries. Wherever you choose...

Ah, CC's, where great romances start and end, often in the same evening. The capital's only full-time gay venue may be offensive to both eye and ear (disastrous pop galore!),...

A homo mecca for those with a fetish: various Saturdays throughout the month are turned over to bears, kilt-wearers, transvestites and glamorous goth types. During the rest of...

The distinguishing feature of this Calton Hill favourite is the balcony that overlooks the hubbub of the colourful, energetic and sociable bar. Look down on proceedings, and...

It's not so much a Czech bar as a Czech-themed bar, but Pivo has the look (and the lager) all the same. Two minutes from the east end of Princes Street, it's a popular...

Planet Out is settling nicely into its role as a staple of the Edinburgh scene. It's particularly popular with students (there are cheap drinks on Mondays), and the vibe is...

One of queer Edinburgh's more genteel hostelries, café-bar Sala has become a favourite with girls who like girls. Still, all are welcome, whether for a drink on one of the...

Edinburgh's best-known destination for gourmet treats, this family-run Italian deli has been operating since the 1930s. Shelves are stacked from floor to ceiling with a...