edinburghnightclubs

Unlike anything else this city can offer, the lounge bar has been inspired by the lounge clubbing style favoured in cities such as New York, Paris and Los Angeles, One Below at The Rutland is as luxe as it gets.

Situated around the perimeter are twelve vaulted booths, each individually designed and sumptuous in jewel colours. Planning a small gathering – let us know and we can organise exquisite platters of food, champagne or bottles of spirits to be waiting for you in the individual ice buckets found in each booth, The One Below at The Rutland is the ideal location to unwind with friends and colleagues or party til the sun comes up.

Current weekly events

• Wednesday – MASH-ED UP (a mix of everything goes)
• Thursday – Live Lounge
• Friday – Funk, Disco and Motown
• Saturday – MIAMI Baby – www.miamibaby.co.uk

MIAMI Baby is a brand new house night dedicated to delivering the finest house music the world has to offer. If you are a fan of the likes of HedKandi, Fierce Angel and Housexy, or enjoy remixes by the Freemasons, Bassmonkeys, ATFC, Soulseekerz, Soulshakers, Bimbo Jones and Digital Dogs. It is time to get yourself down to MIAMI Baby.

Think Big. Think Supervova! Think MIAMI Baby every Saturday, The place for night life pleasure seekers & total exhibitionists, where sipping on cocktails whilst listening to music that moves you is the order of the evening. Yes you’re in MIAMI Baby!

• Music Policy: Sexy House, Nu Disco, feel good classics
• Opening Hours – Thurs, Friday, Saturday – 9pm -3am (open Wednesday through the fringe festival and open til 5am)
• Address – 1-3 Rutland Street Edinburgh, EH1 2AE
• Tel – 0783 3378630 or 0131 2293402
• http://www.therutlandhotel.com/the-one-below.html

The Citrus Nightclub on Grindlay Street is the perfect place for both students and nostalgic older folk to spend a casual and fun-filled fabulous night out.

Specialising in an indie rock vibe that suits tshirts and jeans rather than short skirts and pumps, The Citrus offers superb club nights that feature 60s through 80s music, new wave and punk and their resident DJs also take requests. Fridays will see patrons rock out to Planet Earth nights, which features music from 1976 through the 1990s and which is a punk, electro-pop, new wave and new romantic extravaganza. Saturday nights get hot with the retro-classic Tease Age with DJ Monkee Mickee, which revels in offering music dating all the way back to the swinging sixties. Sunday nights are known for their raucous Tropical Storm events, where DJs play the best in dancehall and dubstep as well as roots and reggae. And then there are their Kinky Indie nights on Tuesdays: indie music has never sounded this good.

Citrus also presents interesting and eclectic live acts for their guests’ enjoyment and Friday nights feature their famous free drinks and free curly wurlys. Artists previously featured at the club range from ska greats and reggae legends to live rock and punk bands and include Penetration, Vice Squad, Sad Society and TV21. The club also offers special events like the combined Tease Age / Planet Earth Hogmanay party.

The Citrus Nightclub has a capacity of around 400 and has an extremely loyal following as it has been around since the early 1990s. A wide range of drinks promotions are offered every night and this, along with the amazing music, always seems to attract new guests. The club sports a fully stocked bar and a dance floor and also offers catered parties for up to 400 guests.

40 – 42 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AP
Telephone: 0131 622 7086

The Bongo Club is more of a multimedia experience then a nightclub but its an experience that you will never forget.

Bongo is a mild-mannered eatery by day but a wild and woolly powerhouse of a club by night that caters to anybody who loves music, live theatre, film and entertainment in general. The club has been around since 1996 and specialises in underground music, which is both performed by fabulous live bands and mixed by some of the most eclectic DJs in town. Bongo is also an integral part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and its program includes stand up comedy, one man shows, children’s theatre and cabarets.

When it’s not festival season, Bongo offers its usual off-the-wall themed evenings like their Xplicit, Devil Disco and Headspin series. Mumbo Jumbo, Four Corners and Big N Bashy are also club nights not to be missed. The Bongo Club Cafe is also open every weekday afternoon and offers simple meals in a fascinating setting. International artists are encouraged to exhibit their works in the cafe, which also offers its guests free internet and wi-fi access.

Further services offered by The Bongo Club include venue hire and dance classes. Both the Bongo club space and the Bongo cafe – and their two bars – are available for hire and are suitable for all types of functions. Performers looking to hire the venue should know that it suits any act from local to international and that there is also rehearsal space available during the day. There is also a downloadable club floor-plan and “tech-spec” list on the club’s website to help new performers check whether Bongo is the right club for them. Dance classes include such freaky happenings as “Zumba Fitness with Katy”.

37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8BA
Telephone: 0131 558 7604
www.thebongoclub.co.uk

Po Na Na is one of the oldest and most loved nightclubs in Edinburgh, and also one of the best.

Po Na Na boasts a mysteriously unique Moroccan theme as well as an intimate dance floor, two fully stocked cocktail bars and a several cozy VIP booths. In the twelve years this club has been open, it has played host to an enormous variety of entertainments including internationally renowned performers and DJs, themed club nights, student graduation celebrations and charity events. Its clientele consists of students and young professionals but anyone who loves a fabulous party will find a home here.

Po Na Na Nightclub has a fixed weekly schedule and Monday, Wednesdays and Sundays are when the club facilities are available for hire. The club offers extremely competitive party packs and there is also a Promotional Organization Team on hand to help resolve any queries that guests may have. Tuesdays sees Po Na Na put out for Passion, one of the newest themed club nights developed specially for students and R&B, Funky House and Hip Hop tunes are played all night long by the club’s expert resident DJs. Thursdays is time for Bounce, which is probably the longest running student club night in the city, and this non-stop party features student favourites, Electro/House and Mash-ups. Fridays and Saturdays are time for Kandiflip and Liquid Sole which features hot house music and R&B/Retro Disco/Funky House respectively. Po Na Na also hosts special once-off events like New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The club also has an impressive website, where guests can download the drinks list, view picture galleries and review upcoming events. VIP booth and table reservations can also be made through the website and you can also sign up for promotional extras by joining the online Guest List.

43b Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EP
Telephone: 0131 226 2224)
www.electricbars.co.uk/edinburghponana

The Cabaret Voltaire nightclub is one of the most unique nightlife experiences one can have in Edinburgh. It is located in a old cavernous space that runs below the busy streets of the Cowgate area, and features two different stages for double the entertainment. It’s known as Edinburgh’s most groundbreaking musical venue, and features around 30 concerts a month. It also features dance nights with almost every genre of dance music represented in it’s line up.

The Cabaret Voltaire features something exciting every night of the week. Sundays start off with Killer Kitsch, which features house DJs playing the best from all genres and eras of dance music and free admission. Mondays are Trade Union night, a wide array of dance, electro, reggae, and disco. Tuesdays feature the always free drum’n'bass, breaks, techno, electro, dubstep and jungle night. Wednesday features two different clubs for maximum middle of the week fun. We Are Electric is the punk-funk electro-disco dance party, while We Is Eclectic takes place at the same time in the Speakeasy section of the club, where a strange compilation of blues, beats, and bleeps are played by house DJs for a more laid back experience. Thursday is Sick Note, a free to everyone indie and electro night.

Friday features 8 different monthly parties, including the famous Sugar Beat Club and Disobedience. Whether you’re looking for frenzied techno, laid back grooves, or hard hitting alternative rock, Fridays at the Cabaret Voltaire have what you need. TokyoBlu mixes disco, gospel, Latin house, Chicago house, and massive electro hits. Saturdays also break boundaries with 8 more rotating shows ranging from retro new wave hits to nights featuring only Edinburgh’s best local talent.

If catching a local or national act on tour is more your speed, the Cabaret Voltaire has plenty of concerts and shows every month. Between the nightly dance clubs and the amazing bands that choose to perform at the Cabaret Voltaire, anyone looking for an authentic nightlife experience in Edinburgh is sure to be pleased.

36 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR
Telephone: 0131 220 6176
www.thecabaretvoltaire.com

Espionage Nightclub Edinburg is the club with that crazy conspiratorial flair that everyone’s talking about.

Sprawled over five floors of the India Buildings complex – and with a full bar and music offered on every floor – Espionage is truly something different and promises its clientele dangerous nights full of frantic and fashionable fun. The club also offers an amazing array of alcohol, which includes its unique Pitchers and Party Bowls (think cocktail but much, much larger), tantalizing shots with names like CS Cowboy, Springbok and Rainbow Kiss and Champagne to suit even the most discerning of tastes.

Another great service that Espionage offers is venue hire and with a capacity to hold as many as 1000 people and with five bars to choose from, there is no type of function that cannot be held at this club. Guests can also hire a private bar at no extra cost and further venue hire features include music chosen specifically for you – you also have the ability to connect your iPod to the club’s sound system and listen to your own music – and buffets served with your choice of food.

In their own words, Espionage offers promotions “all night and every night” and groups and parties are particularly welcome. The club also offers themed entertainment evenings like Open Mic Sundays and Karaoke Wednesdays where you – the guest – are encouraged to step up to the mic and perform. Other club nights feature either special events like End of Term parties or the New Year’s Hogmanay celebration, or recurring themed nights like Pussy Galore and Pixel Perfect. Alternatively, maybe just spend a fun night visiting with one or more of their expert resident DJs and video DJs.

4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX
Telephone: 0131 4777 007
www.espionage007.co.uk/edinburgh

The Le Monde (meaning “the world”) Nightclub and Hotel on George Street in Edinburgh present a unique experience. The owner, together with friends, traveled around the world and fashioned the venue of the nightclub as well as the 18 hotel suites which were individually designed to represent different cities. They make you feel that you are whisked away to those dream destinations throughout the globe.

The Le Monde is the winner of the Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year 2009 and is the epitome of a small luxury hotel. Along with three bars that feature Paris, Milan, and Vienna, there is the Shanghai Club, which is one of the top nightclubs in Edinburgh and was awarded the BEDA Hotel Nightclub of the Year.

The intimate Shanghai Club enables you to enjoy the oriental atmosphere of China but with the latest technology.

Earlier in the evening you can schedule a private party for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, launch party, company board meeting, or business presentation. The separately designed areas can hold anywhere from 25 to 450 people. From 11 pm until 3 am seven days a week it becomes one of the premier clubs in Edinburgh open to the public.

The type of music played includes R&B, hip-hop, chart anthems, and dance tunes. There is also a large screen projector, over 20 plasma screens, and free WiFi.

Drinks range from affordable drinks to the finest champagne. Guests can also attend cocktail classes that quickly fill up because they are very popular.

16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF
Telephone: 0131 270 3939
www.lemondehotel.co.uk

Lulu Bar & Nightclub is Edinburgh’s most elegant late night venue and is a favourite haunt of the sophisticated and classy nightclub set.

Winner of the 2007 Dram Awards “Best Late Night Venue” and “Award for Originality”, this gorgeously decorated club is an intoxicating mixture of the classical and the current. Swarovski crystals decorate the walls and reflect the lights pulsing from the sound-responsive Disco lighting system under the dance-floor while Georgian refinement counterbalances contemporary culture.

It is best to book early to ensure that you get into the club and Lulu’s bespoke table packages come highly recommended, as does their Q-Jump package. All levels of table packages are available, although some are only available certain nights, and guests get to choose between packages such as ‘Sophisticated and Vibrant’, Magnificent and Unforgettable’ and ‘Elegant and Flamboyant’. If you don’t see your favourite beverage on the package list – which is unlikely as the packages include bottles like Ltd Edition Swarovsky Bombay Sapphire Gin – then just speak to management and they will try their best to get it for you.

In the best club tradition, Lulu Bar & Nightclub also offers themed club nights and these range from the delightful Decadence on Mondays and the sultry Stiletto on Thursdays to the gorgeous Guilty on Wednesdays and the radical RSVP on Fridays. From classic pop to R&B, Lulu Bar & Nightclub has music for every situation.

The Lulu Long Bar, Dance Floor and Main Bar are also available for hire and with your own personal mixologist and state-of-the-art electronic equipment, there couldn’t be a more perfect venue for parties, presentations or any type of formal, or informal, function.

125b George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN
Telephone: 0131 225 5005
www.luluedinburgh.co.uk

The City Nightclub’s clientele consists of those trendy young professionals and students who enjoy a fabulous night out on the town in a state-of-the-art stylish entertainment venue. Apart from its bar and enormous dancefloor, The City offers visitors two special party spaces: The Mezz Bar and The VIP City Lounge. The Lounge offers groups special promotional packages that include premium beverages while The Mezz can be hired for private functions and features incredibly comfortable seating.

Entertainment at The City is spectacular and includes both themed nights like the famous “I Love…” series and special event parties. Other full nights of entertainment include the “Here Come The Girls!” series as well as the “Broke” evenings, which are packed full of promotional drinks and specials. This nightclub truly has it all – from DJs to live bands to extra special entertainers and other guests – and there is no excuse not to be a part of the City scene.

The City Nightclub’s website, which is found at www.cityedinburgh.co.uk, is also something special and offers guests a page on which they can upload the pictures they took of their night out at the club. The website also offers downloads of music and wallpaper so that you can at least remember your City experiences when you are stuck at home. Also featuring polls and competitions, the website is almost – but not quite – as much fun to explore as the club itself.

1a Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE
Telephone: 0131 226 9560
www.CityEdinburgh.co.uk