Dragonfly
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Fancy a drink, but want to avoid the tourist trap Grassmarket bars? Walk a bit further, towards Edinburgh's strip club area, the so-called 'Pubic Triange'. Dragonfly is located halfway between the two, and it is a perfect stop for a tasty coctail. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is warm in this cosy wee bar.
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The Dome
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The Dome is possibly the most impressive place to sip your coctails under the majestic glass dome of a beautiful Graeco-Roman building. For cozy and more intimate atmosphere visit the Dome's candle-lit Club Room or in summers enjoy the sunshine in the Garden Cafe.
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Thistle Street Bar
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3
1
TBS is a bar full of character with real open fire, traditional wooden interior and cosy corners. Pop in here for a pint and a pie. If you fancy trying local whiskies, the friendly staff is happy to serve you with over 50 different malts.
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The Guildford Arms
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5
1
Guildford is a rare survivor from the golden age of Scottish pub design, with beautiful ornated ceiling, richly decorated windows, carpeted floors, red leather seats and historic wooden interior. Experience the grandeour of Victorian times and sample the best ales and whiskies Scotland has to offer.
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Ghillie Dhu
Lounges
4
1
It does not matter whether you are completely beginner or advanced in Gaelic folk dance, you are always welcome to join in the regular Friday night ceilidh. Have a great party under the stunning vaulted ceiling of a former church and enjoy the live music.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
Nightlife
5
2
Wondering why the picture above? Bramble Bar is probably the most hidden bar of the city, hidden beneath a dry cleaner in a basement. At first it might seem a bit dodgy to take the stairs to a dark New Town basement. Once you are through the door, you will find yourself in a cave-like cosy bar with an extensive drink list.
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Cloisters
Lounges
4
0
Don't look for monks in this converted parsonage. Cloisters is today a popular local pub with a great selection of local beers and whiskies, and a homely wooden interior. There are regularly changing 'guest' ales on the drink menu, some of them you can't get anywhere else in town.
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The Canny Man's
Lounges
3
1
It's a truly historic pub, open since 1871. Try not to lose your confidence reading the sign outside the pub: 'no smoking. no credit cards. no mobile phones. no cameras. no backpackers'. Indeed there is strict door selection, but if you get in (as I did), you can expect a truly unique experience. Dress smart casual.
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BrewDog Edinburgh
Lounges
7
4
The bar offers a large range of their own beers and they claim to be the largest independent brewer in Scotland. They also serve some delicious pizzas, meat and cheese boards to help soak up the beer. The best place in Edinburgh to get educated in the world of Scottish beer.
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The Bon Vivant
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3
1
If you prefer wine bars than traditional beer pubs, you find the best wines of Edinburgh here. Bon Vivant is a buzzing bar and restaurant with Gallic charm, where empty wine bottles are re-used as candlesticks. Feeling peckish after the wine? There is a brilliant selection of budget snacks. For live music visit at weekends.
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Kay's Bar
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Don't be surprised, the place is tiny and tourists are rare visitors. Historic Kay's Bar is definitely a locals' pub. The place still has some of the original Victorian fittings, check it out.
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The Blue Blazer
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This place is a historic Edinburgh pub with two cosy rooms, traditional wooden interior, warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Choose from over fifty different whiskies and seventy rums, or just go for the craft ales. At weekends arrive early to get a seat, because The Blue Blazer is pretty popular among locals.
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Montpeliers Bar and Brasserie
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Montpeliers has an extensive menu, so it is easy to find something for your mood and appetite. They serve breakfast all day, so you can have your 'full Scottish' whenever you fancy. For those who are rather looking to consume proper dinner at dinner time, the place offers a superb Dine Out set menu.
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Tonic
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Tonic's coctail menu offers great and reasonably priced drinks for everyone's taste, from your regular Cosmo to the bartender's unique creations. There is live music and they organise resident DJ nights. Visit Tonic for relaxed atmosphere and a great night out.
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A Room in Leith
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If you want to avoid the touristy restaurants of the waterfront, but can't afford the posh and pricey Michelin stars, head towards the docks. This little place offers great quality food, ranging from traditional Scottish haggis to delicious seafood. Wash your food down by your favourite malt at the bar.
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