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Sandy Bell's is a world-famous folk bar situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, close to the Royal Mile. Folk and traditional musicians travel from all over the UK and Ireland to take part in... Read More
Sandy Bell's is a world-famous folk bar situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, close to the Royal Mile. Folk and traditional musicians travel from all over the UK and Ireland to take part in live jamming sessions in the afternoons and evenings. The pub opened in the 1920s and has hosted live music since the 1940s. A list of regular players reads like the "who's who" of traditional music over the last few decades â" including Aly Bain, Barbara Dickson, Dougie McLean, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. Unlike most venues, the musicians and signers are not separated by a stage, making for a very convivial atmosphere.
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Address:
25 Forrest Road
Edinburgh, EH1 2QH
0131 225 2751
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: Noon-1am
- Sun: 12:30pm-Midnight
Website:
sandybellsedinburgh.co.uk
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Best of Edinburgh's Old Town: "It has a very loyal local following and gets very busy during the Edinburgh Festival, so turn up early if you want a seat"
- Early Entertainment: "It has a very loyal local following and gets very busy during the Festival, so turn up early if you want a seat"
- Recommended as Best of Edinburgh's Old Town Because: Sandy Bells is the perfect place to enjoy traditional and folk music in Scotland's Capital
- Best for Early Entertainment Because: With afternoon and early evening sessions you don't have to be a night owl to enjoy traditional folk music at Sandy Bell's
