edinburghnightclubs

Edinburgh’s Base Nightclub opened in 2008, is located in the Cowgate area – in the same place where The Subway club once used to operate – and is fast becoming known as one of the city’s trendiest hangouts for the young upwardly mobile professional and college set.

An ultra-modern lounge that has been tastefully and stylishly decorated, Base features a private VIP lounge that overlooks its vibrant and spacious raised dance floor and VIP guests can thus take in the action without taking focus. The club has also installed technologically advanced and innovative lighting and sound equipment and going to the Base Nightclub is not just a night out but rather a full-on sensory experience. In its first year of business, Base proved so popular that it was voted in as the Best Freshers’ Venue of 2008 in Edin-Out Magazine.

Base Nightclub offers guests themed entertainment nights that feature different DJs playing different styles of music teamed with different types of promotions. No two themed nights are alike and Base patrons should thus always expect the unexpected with DJs jumping from Hip Hop, Mainstream Music and Club Classics to Indie, Commercial and R&B.

Queue jump is also available for these events so guests needn’t cool their heels on the pavement outside while waiting to get through the doors. There are also special deals created just for students, which sometime include free entry to the club and low, set prices on all drinks including Mainline Spirits, draft beers and selected bottles. With friendly bar staff, no dress code and awesome specials on drinks, what more could a fresher club-goer want?

69 Cowgate, Edinburgh EHI 1JW
Telephone: 0131 225 7377

The Lava & Ignite is one of the largest nightclubs in Edinburgh. With five bars, three large rooms and more than adequate dance floors, this hot club has much to offer its guests, making it one of the more popular venues in the city. It’s located in the Tolcross area on Lothian Road, making it very accessible by people on foot as well as by car.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, Lava & Ignite has something to offer for both the student and older crowds. Friday nights are for the 21 and over clientele while Saturday nights cater both younger and older club goers. Sunday night is student night, offering plenty of drink specials. The club is often the busiest in town on this night, with over 1000 guests showing up to party.

You can hear a wide assortment of music at this venue ranging from RnB to Chart to Cheese to 70s music. With its separate rooms, the club allows you to move around depending on your taste. You can easily choose another room if one isn’t playing what you’re looking for. The largest dance floor is in the center of the main area, and no drinking is allowed while dancing.

Because of its large size, Lava & Ignite hosts many big events. Such events include foam parties, end of term celebrations and bank holiday nights. With its many drink specials, especially on student nights, it is a popular place for many looking to meet new people and have a good time. To avoid long waits for service, many groups of club goers find tables and place larger orders, saving trips to the bar.

Many people rave about this club. Coming from a previous incarnation fondly known as “Cav,” the club has been refurbished to please its large clientele, with plans for more renovations in the works. However, its popularity hasn’t diminished and it will continue to function through the changes. Loyal guests may see more changes made, but the bottom line is Lava & Ignite will continue to please its clientele and provide a hot party spot.

3 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP
Telephone: 0131 228 3252

Located under Edinburgh’s Dome Restaurant on George Street, Why Not Nightclub offers large seating areas and a large dance floor. The club caters to a large number of singles as well as undergraduates, offering drink specials and charts music. Able to seat around 800 guests, Why Not’s roomy layout keeps it from feeling too packed. Open on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays the club’s cover charge is as reasonable as its drink specials.

Why Not’s Monday and Friday nights cater mostly to the student crowd. The club plays a blend of chart and cheese music to the undergraduate guests on these nights, while Saturday night panders more to the after work crowds looking for a good place to relax and unwind. Why Not’s admittance policies are more strict, requiring the proper identification for the nights in question. This is considered a fair policy and helps keep out the undesirables.

One of Why Not’s biggest perks is its pricing. With many specials on drinks, it is a popular place for party goers. Its Monday night Flare gives it a boost with those who want to extend their weekend partying. When school terms are in full session, this club is always packed. The large central dance floor is roomy enough for the clientele wanting to dance the night away. The club has enough seating, though, for those wanting a more intimate setting. Either way, Why Not delivers on what club goers want most: room enough to move with affordable entertainment.

Unlike many of Edinburgh’s nightclubs, Why Not doesn’t depend on fancy decor or special themes to draw in its guests. Club goers are happy with what it has to offer, mainly a fun time at an affordable price. With the good crowds it attracts, guests are sure to make friends with others their own age and gain a meeting place for more good times to come. Why Not delivers on its promise for an enjoyable night out with dancing, libations and good company.

For someone wanting an inexpensive night out amidst a good crowd, Why Not is definitely a club to check out.

14 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF
Telephone: 0131 624 8633

Faith Nightclub enjoys the unique distinction of having a previous incarnation as a church. The club combines a lively collection of music with themed nights to create a sophisticated atmosphere that still parties with the best of them. Playing a mixture of underground and imported music, this innovative club remains one of the most popular in the city. Open seven nights a week, Faith has something different for every night.

The music played by the venue’s DJs is fresh and exciting with its collection of international and underground hits instead of the boring bubblegum pop found in so many nightclubs. With areas available for more intimate encounters as well as an open dance floor, this club has a lot to offer its clientele.

Faith’s specially themed nights include HipHop, Dance and Funk on Fridays and RnB, House and Funk on Saturdays. Its special Chocolate Sundae night is devoted to RnB and HipHop. Monday Cocktails include a variety of drink specials. Cuban Crisis Tuesdays involve a lower door charge, themed drinks and Cuban dance music while Thursday’s Hitsville has music inspired by Motown.

Faith’s different rooms provide a special atmosphere to fit any club goer’s needs. The VIP Cocktail Lounge, sitting at the rear of the club, gives the client that special cozy feeling, an intimate space that can still seat 70 guests. It can be rented out separately as well. The balcony area on the top floor seats 250 and has a glass wall that looks out on the dance floor below alongside a long and accessible bar area. The main floor contains a dance floor and two bar areas and a state of the art lighting system. Available for private parties before 11 pm any night of the week, it seats 350 guests.

With its ample room, in-demand DJs and unique design, Faith Nightclub is popular for many age groups. Its reasonably priced drinks, friendly staff and clean atmosphere make it a popular stop in Edinburgh’s nightlife. This refurbished former church continues to offer a unique and sophisticated experience and will be an Edinburgh hotspot for years to come.

207 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ?
Telephone: 0131 556 9331?

Experience Edinburgh’s own little bit of China by visiting Shanghai Nightclub and party until dawn.

Displaying a dangerous and daring Oriental theme, Shanghai Nightclub caters mainly for the young professional and student trade and offers patrons exciting table packages, themed entertainment nights, student discounts and venue hire. The club is open seven nights a week from either 10pm, 10.30pm or 11pm until 5am and, if there is a private function, the function will have access until 11pm after which the club will be opened to the public.

Shanghai Nightclub offers its guests themed entertainment for every night of the week and different nights will feature different activities. This club has it all – from sports nights to Giant Games nights to nights that feature celebrity DJs and video DJs – and, although every night will be different, the awesome standard of quality that you can expect from this fabulous club, which has won a Best Parties & Events Award, will always be the same.

Shanghai also offers table packages to groups of guests, including packages that give guests access to the bar’s VIP Area and that allow guests to jump the queue. If guests buy the more specialised packages – those having exotic names like Platinum Lotus, Pink Orchid and Crystal Dragon – not only will they be provided with VIP access but they will also receive several complimentary bottles of high quality booze including brands like Louis Roederer Crystal Champagne and Russian Platinum Vodka.

Both Shanghai’s Blue Room VIP Lounge and Red Room Private Bar can be hired for private functions. With plasma screens, an interactive floor and a large-screen projector, these venues, which can hold between 25 and 450 guests, are highly sought after. If you just want a special night out, you can hire a cool-box table where your drinks will be kept on ice for you all night.

16A George Street
Telephone: 0131 270 3914
www.shanghaiclub.co.uk

The Opal Lounge Nightclub in Edinburgh is the ultimate nightclubbing experience and you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous while you dance the night away under Opal’s intoxicating lights.

The Opal Lounge is known for its high-profile clientele of international models, movie stars and millionaires and they look right at home in this magnificently appointed venue that features opulently decorated walls, subdued lighting and stylishly mirrored walls.

Opal is open 7 nights a week and each night’s entertainment has its own special theme. Mondays@Opal features inspired DJ mash-up sets while on Tuesdays you are invited to Misbehave and be entertained by fashion shows and other lives acts. Wednesdays at Opal features the Chambles, named after the famous cocktail, where the rich and famous party till dawn. On Thursdays you can visit Vanity and unwind with other young professionals to the latest music sounds. Fridays are Velvet Underground nights – hot and steamy – while Saturdays features Opal’s Resident DJ. On Sundays, you are called to Rise and to relax to re-imagined retro-classical rock tracks. Opel is open on all of these amazing nights from 10pm until 3am.

The Opal Lounge also offers its guests its famous Table Packages which are aimed at improving the quality of the Opal Lounge experience for larger parties by providing them with certain advantages. Table Packages for sale range from the basic Q-Jump Package, where parties can leapfrog over everyone lined up outside the door, to different levels of party packages where guests spend a minimum amount and are provided with loads of complimentary alcohol and mixers as well as VIP Entry.

The Opal Lounge also offers their Den Bar, Sunken Lounge and stylish Studio for hire and these venues are perfect for private parties or formal events like product launches and fashion shows.

51a George Street, Edinburgh
Telephone: 0131 226 2275
www.opallounge.co.uk

When looking to hit Edinburgh’s nightclub scene, you may be wondering what the best venues are. There are plenty to choose from. One that stands out is called The Hive, located in the Cowgate section, a street just off the popular Grassmarket section.

The hive is a student friendly club that appeals to the heavier music crowd. It opened its doors in 2007 and is considered a hot spot for punk, metal and indie music. Many like the atmosphere and decor of the club as well as the music choices in separate rooms. The seating is comfortable, making group conversations easy and fun. It also has two large dance floors for those who like to move around.

One of the great features of this club is its capacity for live music nights. Holding an impressive 650 people, the Hive often has popular live groups such as The Misfits in house. Drinks are reasonably priced as well, making it a popular place to gather and have fun with friends. The club caters to different schools around Edinburgh with special offers on certain nights. It also arranges special events like end of term parties or birthdays. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible with no booking fees, making it stand out from more mainstream establishments.

The Hive is open seven days a week, with different nights specializing in different music. While the music can range from Elliot Minor to Queen, special nights for underground dance or techno keep club-goers happy as well. With a text service called Q-Jump, guests can check the website and gain access to the club’s guest list as well as the latest developments. With Facebook, MySpace and Bebo accounts, the club makes it easy for guests to make new friends and keep in touch as well as keep up with the latest news and uploaded guest pictures.

The Hive’s service is friendly and fast, plus the club is immaculately kept. With its great concerts and dance floors as well as student friendly features, this club stands out as an exciting and affordable place to be in Edinburgh.

15 Niddry Street Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
Telephone: 0131 556 0444

Located off the popular Grassmarket, Stereo Nightclub is a popular venue in the heart of Edinburgh. Its atmosphere caters mainly to RnB, Indie and House music lovers. It is easily accessible from most parts of the city, adding to its popularity. Nearby restaurants add to its appeal.

Three stories tall, Stereo has plenty of room for music, unique entertainment and a varying clientele. The ground floor has pool tables and arcade machines for game lovers. The main floor has seating areas plus one of its two bars, a monstrosity that runs the length of the room. The top floor, with its all white decor is ideal for dancing or relaxing.

One of the more established venues in Edinburgh, Stereo Nightclub is open four nights a week, namely Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each night has a special event attached to it. Tuesdays are dedicated to the students of Edinburgh. Call ShaqTag, club goers are given special stickers or tags with unique numbers. Messages can be posted through this number system, and new friends are made.

Thursday nights, also called Remedy Night, are student nights as well. These nights include special themes as well as perks like free entry before a certain time. Fridays are known as Hot nights and involve 80s music played on the top floor. Saturday, called the Love Groove, sees a change in clientele as students are joined by workers. The music ranges from disco to classic dance to funky house. DJs on both dance floors are always open to requests however, so the music never has to conform to any style.

Drinks are reasonably priced with specials abounding. Nightly specials help keep the prices reasonable. The cover charge to get into Stereo is reasonable. The club is well kept with friendly staff. The club’s popularity can make it crowded at times, especially in the later hours, but the atmosphere is good, as everyone is there to enjoy themselves. With its willingness to provide unique entertainment while catering to a variety of musical tastes, Stereo is a reasonably priced club that appeals to a wide age range.

28 King’s Stables Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY
Telephone: 0131 229 9438
www.StereoNightclub.co.uk