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Never been there- anyone have any recommendations for stuff to do both daytime and evening. Smallish group going in a few weeks

Cheers

I ate at this place whilst at UKIPT and it was pretty decent mate


http://www.steakedinburgh.com/ (http://www.steakedinburgh.com/)

Got a mate about my age who lives there, will give him a bell this afternoon and see what he says.

Easy.

1) They have a quite splendid Zoo.

2) Edinburgh Waverley station (the UK's 2nd largest by area ocupied) is open all night, & there are few UK Railway Stations with more atmosphere. You can spend an entire night there & not get bored.

3) There are some really nice Tea Rooms on the Royal Mile.

4) You are only a short taxi-ride from Queensferry, on the banks of the Forth of Firth, & you can sit on the bank of the Forth, right between two of the world's finest & best looking bridges, & you can even see the chaps painting them, as I don't think they have finished yet.

Let me know if I can assist further.

Thanks mate

Will take it onboard ;)

That sounds like a reply in code to me.

"Wow, fantastic"

 

Assuming u thought they would all be 1,000-1, the tea rooms are probably less than 4/1 to get visited

Actually touristy, or dancing ladies/public houses?

Interesting dayime stuff, maybe a combination of touristy ie food and wine tasting, and then activity for later in day Highland games etc

Then any nightime advice obviously welcome

I live in Edinburgh, on my phone just now, shall send you multiple links when at my laptop! I live accross the road from the dancing ladies, so may see you ha ha

There is a whiskey museum on the royal mile, always a good start, the underground vaults/ghost tours are quite comedy pissed too!  Tuk tuk is a really good Indian tapas place, ideal for stag, great food but not too formal, will have a good think

Ah quality, appreciate it thanks. Its a small and refined group for a stag so wont need to get 20 drunk animals in etc. Just 6 drunk animals :)

Been to Edinburgh loads of times for piss up weekends. It's actually a pretty good place to just wing it for a night out without worrying about too much of a plan.

yeah sure mate

Went to a clay pigeon shooting and quad bike racing place on a stag in Edinburgh once, that was good during the day.  Was about a bit outside the city though.

Once you arrive in Edinburgh, go to Waverley station, and get a train to Glasgow.

Enjoy.

Strip clubs close at 1am FYI

He could actually catch a Glasgow-bound train from Edinburgh Haymarket Station, too.

Is the Tram running yet? Should be soon, construction srtarted as recently as 1977, & it is only 17 zillion over budget.

There is a decent wine bar in a vaulted basement, I'll find out name if no one beats me to it

I anticipate they would do tasting ( if serious)

Have at least one drink in Deacon Brodie's near the top of the Royal Mile and also try The Ensign Ewart.

Both 'proper' pubs.

Back in the day it was fun to try and drink your way down Rose Street, but these days it's all poncy wine bars.

The Stand Comedy Club has the inestimable Paul Sinha on tonight - he's very funny and was one of the Quizzers on The Chase.

http://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/27-04-2013/Edinburgh/The-Saturday-Show/10354

I bet they dont when dubai is there

they have a really weird thing with taxis in edinburgh but I don't remember what it is.

Mate said Grassmarket/Pubic Square is a good for the night out, plenty of bars and the strip clubs are all next to each other. If you want upmarket bars/clubs he said you'll want George Street.

He is more Pubic Square orientated, so wasn't much help with winetasting unfortunately :D

Haymarket has some good curry houses that have won awards, he said that Indian Cavalry Club is a good one, but I'm sure you're probably able to sniff out some fine dining if you want some.

If you want good beer the Bow Bar (near Grassmarket) will serve a better pint than most (may even get a Loch Ness beer there if you're very lucky ;-) ) - great traditional pub but not the liveliest for a stag affair. Blue Blazer also serves a great pint and is just around the corner from some of the more alternative entertainment venues.

On way now- what's best club for Thursday night not worried about costs, as long as classy etc

Hi Dave,

Edinburgh isn't actually blessed with good nightclubs tbh.

Best bars are generally found on George Street

The following are all up market bars/gastro pub types and usually a good night can be had

http://www.lemondehotel.co.uk/

http://www.luluedinburgh.co.uk/   has Tiger lily below which is decent

http://www.candybaredinburgh.co.uk/

All within 200 metres of each other

Where are you staying?

Geo

They are extremely expensive and don't expect to be tipped.


I like Edinburgh and it's people but my choice would be, go to Dublin.

Tigerlilly Im told

Staying Hotel Indigo just got here

MIA for 3 days then gl!

Very nice by all accounts.

Only 5 minutes from the bars linked above. As noted above and also as Boba says, Tiger Lilly looks a good option and looks like a resident/guest DJ thing happening tonight at Lulu nightclub just below it although might have to get on the guest list:




Thu 9th May

A roster of resident and guest DJs playing the best music in the city to get your weekend started early.

 Wiith fantastic drinks promotions, bottle service and an eclectic mix of House, Electro, floorfillers and dancefloor anthems, this is Edinburgh's most decadent mid week night.

 Doors: 10pm - 3am
£4 Guestlist

 To join our Guestlist, simply text 07810623237 or BBM PIN: 234ACBBE

Indigo is fairly new boutique hotel, upmarket even for Edinburgh, speak to the staff for further recommendations.

Have a great night whatever you choose.

Report on the hotel if possible please as I have friends coming up from London later in the year

Geo

Thought I'd report back- Hotel decent, rooms excellent. Edinburgh lovely city, really impressed with food, bars all very Londony which was a nice surprise. Highly recommend if people haven't been

What did you think of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station?

Not a patch on Kings Cross/St Pancras. Bagels were nice on way home tho  :)

I won't even dignify that ridiculous statement with a reply.

Could have been worse. I could have compared it to Romford station