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Whistle Binkies
Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours, Live Music, Pub, Pub Crawl
10Best Says
Whistle Binkies is a cavernous bar that offers live entertainment seven nights a week. Descend the steps from the Old Town and you'll find yourself in a large bar with a few private seating areas... Read More
Whistle Binkies is a cavernous bar that offers live entertainment seven nights a week. Descend the steps from the Old Town and you'll find yourself in a large bar with a few private seating areas carved out of the rock. Whistle Binkies hosts folk, country, rock, and blues bands, with an occasional comedy act. Don't be surprised if you run into a local folk musician that you just heard playing up the street because this is a favorite hangout of local musicians after their performances. It is open until the wee small hours and it generally gets very busy towards the end of the night.
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Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 5pm-3am
- Fri-Sat: 1pm-3am
Admissions:
- Free - £3
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Best Nightlife, Best of Edinburgh's Old Town: "Get here before midnight on Friday or Saturday and entry is free, you'll also find drink promotions every day before 8 PM."
- Live Music: "Get here before midnight on Friday or Saturday and entry is free, you'll also find drink promotions every day before 8PM."
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: Whistle Binkies has a lively and exuberant atmosphere and hosts a wide range of live music acts.
- Recommended as Best of Edinburgh's Old Town Because: Whistle Binkies combines a well-stocked bar with some live music.
- Best for Live Music Because: Whistle Binkies is the place to go for folk music and it's full of nooks and crannies.
