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Live music bars in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh bars and venues where there is actually a band on. Ranked by how much live music is part of the furniture, not one open-mic a month.

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  1. 1

    The Jazz Bar

    Good gigs on regularly.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  2. 2

    Sandy Bell's

    Known for its live music.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  3. 3

    The Black Rose Tavern

    Live music most nights. Somewhere to sit outside, plus a great buzz most nights.

    £outside seatswebsite ↗
  4. 4

    Sneaky Pete's

    Good gigs on regularly.

    ££open latelive musicwebsite ↗
  5. 5

    The Bongo Club

    Known for its live music.

    ££website ↗
  6. 6

    The Captains Bar

    Good gigs on regularly.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  7. 7

    Stramash

    Good gigs on regularly.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  8. 8

    Voodoo Rooms

    Live music most nights.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  9. 9

    La Belle Angèle

    Live music most nights.

    ££open latewebsite ↗
  10. 10

    Cafe Voltaire

    Bands on most weekends.

    £website ↗
  11. 11

    The Botanist

    Live music most nights. Outdoor seats when it's nice too.

    ££outside seatswebsite ↗
  12. 12

    Boston Bar

    Known for its live music.

    ££website ↗
  13. 13

    Bannerman's Bar

    Bannerman's is an 18+ rock and whisky bar in Edinburgh's Cowgate.

    £website ↗
  14. 14

    Three Sisters

    Good gigs on regularly.

    £open latewebsite ↗
  15. 15

    The Royal Oak

    Good gigs on regularly.

    £open latewebsite ↗

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How this list works

Howff ranks every Edinburgh venue from what it is actually like: its character, tags and opening hours, how well it matches this page, and quality signals from press, reviews and the people who go. No venue can pay to be here. The list refreshes daily; closed venues drop out automatically.

Live music bars elsewhere: Glasgow