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Hard Rock Cafe
Rock-themed memorabilia all over the walls and rock videos thumping out of the sound system but then you already knew that since the Hard Rock Cafe is something of a global concept. This one's got one of Rod Stewart's shirts hanging up, amongst other popular music curios.Try a big tasty burger or if you just fancy a drink the bar serves great cocktails. It's also a good place to take children, there's plenty to look at, a lively atmosphere and they have personalized the menu.
The Carwash
The funky purple exterior is a statement of this bar's fun-loving intent. It appears slightly out of step next to the nearby Scottish Parliament at the Assembly Halls. On entering, the place screams 1970s retro. Enter the groove of a Blaxploitation soundtrack surrounded by lava lamps, lurid red, green and violet walls, and kitsch curios. There are DJs from Thursday to Sunday and a cocktail happy hour between 4p and 8p all week long. Munch on nachos and spicy salads washed down with a pitcher of your favorite tipple. Bring your kinky afro wig and dig the scene.
Café Royal Oyster Bar
This Victorian Café Royal Oyster Bar oozes elegance with its ornate decoration to the wonderful Oyster Bar in an adjoining room. Glide through the revolving doors, over marble flooring and into a period-piece setting. The food is as exquisite as the decoration, alongside the revered oysters on crushed ice are sumptuous dishes like roasted sea bass and sizzling steaks. A visit to this establishment is a memorable event.
The Liquid Room
The Liquid Room is located in the dark depths of Victoria Street, purveyor of all things dance and the occasional indie and rock act. As a live music venue, it sifts out the ropier local bands and offers up the only the best. From The Black Eyed Peas, Feeder, Vampire Weekend, and Sleigh Bells to Franz Ferdinand, Coolio, Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs and Snow Patrol, the club has played host to some of the top musical maestros. Local talents also pop up from time to time, and it is a pleasantly-intimate venue for a gig. As a nightclub, it flirts with a housey image while remaining mostly mainstream.
The Outhouse
This is an archetypal bar in the Broughton Street area, relaxing, laid back and predominantly but not exclusively gay. Shoot some pool or if there is the merest hint of the sun, head for the open air courtyard with boule court. Spice up your visit with a pitcher of Mai Tai or one of the other cocktails. The Outhouse plays host to the occasional pre-club and literary event too. This modern and welcoming place has been included in GQ magazine's top fifty bars in Britain.
The Bongo Club
This multi-faceted arts center and clubbing space has a great vibe, a vibrant decor and a relaxing atmosphere. Dance to the eclectic beats and driving bass of the music played; clubs include Mumbo Jumbo (fusion of classics to electro), X-plicit(Scottish D&B), Ceilidh (Scottish live acts) and Messenger Sound System (roots and dub reggae). The Bongo also has live acts, theater, salsa dancing events and classical music nights.
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3a Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2BD
Nestled close to the heart of Edinburgh, Dishoom is an Indian restaurant with an interior mirroring the decor of the 20th century. The walls and the designs inside pay homage to Sir Patrick Geddes, a botanist and sociologist who visited the city of Bombay (Mumbai as it was called) and established the Department of Sociology & Civics at the university. Also, a part of this restaurant is The Permit Room, where visitors can enjoy great music and a Parsi Peg.
87 Giles Street, The Vaults, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH6 6BZ
Situated in one of Scotland's oldest commercial buildings, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a members only club that sells single cask, single malt whisky. Here you can buy whiskey which is sourced from individual casks from more than 125 distilleries in Scotland and throughout the world. They host occasional tastings at their bar and also have an upmarket food menu. So if you have a refined taste in whiskeys and only prefer the best of the best then come down to the Vaults on Giles Street and take away some good memories with you.
16A Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 1JE
A very comfortable place set on Queen Street, Bramble Bar and Lounge offers the perfect setting for a fun filled relaxed evening. Even though the place is a lounge without a dance floor, it doesn't really seem to matter as the crowd gets on their feet once the tunes starts! Apart from the lip smacking contemporary cocktails they also like to experiment with some in-house ones which are sure to blow your mind!
9 Advocates Close, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1ND
The Devil's Advocate is a popular haunt for many of Edinburgh's young and happening people. There are a number of reasons for the popularity of the bar, location being a significant one. The place is located just a couple of minutes walk from the train station which makes it convenient for patrons to hop on and off the train before or after a long evening here. Their service is another big reason for their popularity, the servers, the staff and the bartenders here are highly attentive and friendly which makes patrons come back for more. And the showstopper of the bar is their drinks menu which is filled with an extensive list of beers and ciders as well as red, white, sparkling and rose wines to choose from. The bar also serves traditional Scottish food.
84 Corbiehall, Bo'ness, United Kingdom, EH51 0AS
Set in a cozy space with wooden floors, red suede sofas and chairs and mirrors on the walls, Corbie Inn is known for the variety of drinks it serves including beers, wines and a range of cocktails. As for the food, Home Cooked Barbecue Spare Ribs, Homemade Cajun Chicken Burger and Beef Enchilada are just some of the decadent dishes you can call for. Besides their regular menu that also comprises of a number of vegetarian dishes, the bar also has on offer daily specials, a separate menu for kids and teas and coffees. If you are in the mood for a casual evening out with some friends, then heading to Corbie Inn can be a great idea.
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