Best Live Music Restaurants in Old Town

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Eve

3.9

Excellent(157)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

At Eve, we’re serving up a slice of Italy with mouthwatering dishes, bold Italian-inspired cocktails, and a wine list that’ll make your taste buds dance. Get hands-on with our fun group classes - think pasta making, learning the art of a perfect tiramisu and cheese tasting - or just pull up a stool at our bar, where the best cocktails in town are always flowing.Located in the heart of the Old Town, Eve combines the timeless charm of Italy with the warm embrace of Scottish hospitality. Whether you’re here to eat, drink, or unwind, our lively atmosphere is the perfect spot for unforgettable moments and great company.To find Eve, head through Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to level 1 or look for our door on the iconic CowgateFor large parties please email us on eve@virginhotels.com

2. Whiski Rooms

4.5

Awesome(2346)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 23 times today

Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.

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3. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3

Awesome(1421)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Edinburgh

Booked 28 times today

Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.

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4. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Hanover St. We look forward to welcoming you! The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night! 40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

5. Boozy Cow

4.3

Awesome(644)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Edinburgh

Booked 26 times today

We're all about big burgers, dirty fries, Milkshakes and cocktails that look as good as they taste. We mainly use locally-sourced and fresh ingredients to create our food and know you'll love it as much as we do. As you enter down the stairs into our crib, you'll be met with a punk and rock-inspired aesthetic (Good old 90's style dive bar). We don't take ourselves too seriously here at Boozy Cow, and our team is on hand to make sure you have a great time.🚶 Walk-in only for Drinks Bookings👦 No under 5s, 6-17 year olds welcome until 8pm🐶 Dog-friendly🚶 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

6. Element

4.6

Exceptional(521)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 10 times today

Your local in the heart of the city. Tucked away just off Princes Street in amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you’ll find a modern Scottish bar with food and drinks that have been intimately created and served with pride. Our food is of traditional Scottish heart with plenty of modern twists.Come down and try our brand new brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pmEvery month we give a craft Scottish distillery their time to shine with our In Gin Cocktail Menu.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm🐶 Dog-friendly in the bar area🍳 Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food only. 🍹Drinks only bookings are walk in only in our Bar Area!📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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7. Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • New Town

Set in the heart of Edinburgh's acclaimed St James Quarter, Duck & Waffle promises surprise and delight at every turn. Come enjoy our 'gastro diner' experience, celebrating the joy of delicious food & drink in a warm and buzzy atmosphere. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunch.

8. Cold Town House

4.5

Awesome(1796)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 35 times today

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!

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9. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8

Exceptional(491)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night!40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

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10. One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.2

Awesome(601)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 13 times today

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience. With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Carol
London •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Nice casual Saturday hangout with great burgers / nachos / comfort food!
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Boozy CowPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Edinburgh
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4.3
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chris
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
always a great evening and food!! Music, chicken, great sauces on the side (hot cock!)
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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover StreetPrice: Moderate• American• New Town
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4.7
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chris
Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a great find. If you like whisky, this is a place for you. Great selection and a choice of different whisky's selections to try. Both the Haggis neeps and tatties and Scottish Salmon were both amazing.
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Whiski RoomsPrice: Moderate• Scottish• Old Town
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4.5
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Susan
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Cafe Royal is one of Edinburgh’s classic Cafe/Pub/Restaurant which has maintained its stunning Victorian exterior and interior with a beautiful oval bar in other centre of the Café Pub area and stained glass windows in the Oyster Bar restaurant . We had a graduation dinner in the Oyster bar and all our food was excellent and something for everyone , especially those who are fond of shellfish .The steaks were cooked to perfection and the vegetable Thai green curry delicious . The service and atmosphere were also superb . The only problem was the temperature : it was a cold evening and most of us had to keep our coats on for the duration of the meal . However , this will not deter me from going again as the Café Royal is iconic and my family have celebrated many occasions here for generations .
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Cafe Royal - EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Continental• Edinburgh
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4.3
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Cara
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 Oct 2024
Super services, great spot and very accommodating
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EvePrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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3.9

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Eve

2. Whiski Rooms

3. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

5. Boozy Cow

6. Element

7. Duck & Waffle Edinburgh

8. Cold Town House

9. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

10. One Square Bar + Brasserie

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