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Whistle Binkies

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4-6 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL Directions

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Whistle Binkies - Live Music Bar - Edinburgh - Open every night til 3am.

Whistle Binkies is a live music venue that features a wide variety of bands and live music. Bands play a wide selection from covers to original music; rock to folk and traditional scottish music. Set in a series of reclaimed inter-connecting vaults built underneath South Bridge in the depths of the Old Town; this is one of the most distinctive and atmospheric venues in town and a must-visit.

Open every night til 3am, bands play right up to the end of the evening.

Sundays to Thursdays are always free entry, featuring up to 4 live bands.

Mondays we have a very popular Open Mic night where musicians are invited to simply turn up and play. Many artists have used this slot to develop their act and have gone on to great things.

Tuesdays we have our band showcase with slots available to book - contact [email protected].

Fridays and Saturdays feature up to 6 acts, with free entry before midnight.

Drinks promos run every night during the week, with different promos at the weekend.

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Live Music

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licensed premises

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what a night

5
I used to come here lots when I was younger and freer and I'm glad to say that it still has the same unique atmosphere. Not enough live music bars open til 3am every night in Edinburgh but this place is a gem. Cheap aswell with a snapfax! Saw a band called the Diversions a couple of weeks ago who rocked. Great music, great security, bags of atmosphere. Feeling the mid-week blues now though - hurry up weekend!
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bassman 1950

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Was in here for the first time to see an old mate playing in a band.The ambience was good,the male bar staff were a bit scary looking, and the drinks were outrageously priced,even by central Edinburgh standards.Small bottle of Stella,330ml,£3:30,that's 1p/ml.Needless to say I only had one as I wasn't drinking.In their defence,apparently before 8:00,the drinks are half price,but it was after 8:00 when I got there.If you like live music in a unique old town location,binkies will do it for you,but be in before 8:00, or get your drink elsewhere.
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Too Loud

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I have been here quite a lot and used to go a lot with my friends when I was younger. They have live music on a lot, which is good fun and the music is usually really good, the thing is it is far too loud, there is not a chance of having any sort of conversation in there, even shouting at the top of your voice you can barely be heard. The drinks are quite expensive as well. It would be a good place to just sit quietly and listen to some music but not much good if you want to go out and be social. The volume of the music ruins it a lot because otherwise it would be fine.
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Live bands

3
A great place to have a drink and listen to some live bands. it is always quite lively in Binkies and some of the bands they have playing are really good. I always enjoy a visit to here whenever I can, and always have a great time. The staff are usually friendly and you never have to stand at the bar for long before getting served. Drinks are a bit expensive. And sometimes it gets a bit too busy that you can hardly move, but it always has a great atmosphere and a very relaxing place to have a drink.
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