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THE AULD HOOSE
23-25 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-668 2934. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11.30am-1am. Everybody-friendly bar. Real ale. Food served:
Mon-Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 12.30-8pm.

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BAR DIESEL
Is now closed

 

 

 

 

THE BARONY
81 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. Everybody friendly Real ale pub. 0131-557 0546
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The BASEMENT
10 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. 0131-557 0097 -

Busy Gay friendly trendy bar - Food and drink.
www.thebasement.org.uk
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BAROQUE
39 Broughton Street, Edinburgh 0131-557 0627
Gay friendly trendy Bar - serves food.

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BLACK BO'S
57/61 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh.
Tel: 0131-557 6136. Mon-Thu 6-10pm,
Fri-Sat Noon-2pm & 6-10.30pm.
Great little vegetarian restaurant.
Friendly staff. Mixed clientele.

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BLUE MOON CAFÉ


1 Barony Street/36 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar) or 0131-557 0911 (Office). Sat-Sun 10am-11pm, Mon-Fri 11am-11pm. Food served until 10pm.
SUPER POPULAR LGBT café.
WWW: http://www.bluemooncafe.co.uk

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BOBBIE'S BOOKSHOP
220 Morrison Street,Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-538 7069. Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, 2-5.30pm. Mixed bookshop selling a selection of UK and imported gay magazines.- For more info contact venue

 

 

BOOTY
Medina Nightclub (Under Negociants), 45-47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh. Info Line: 07736 936650. Sun 11pm-3am.
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BUMFUNK
Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street. Tel: . Info Line: . 11pm-3am. Every Sun. Brand new Sunday night for the houseless and horny featuring Taste resident DJs Miss Chris and Marco Smith and Fever resident DJ Kaupuss playing uplifting funky house and electro. £4 Members/NUS cards - £5 everyone else. Drinks from £1.50 all night. WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ - For more info contact venue

 

 

CAFE NOM De PLUME
60 Broughton Street. Tel: 0131-478 1372. Sun Noon-11pm, Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am.Recently opened café/bar in LGBT Centre. Serving coffees, teas and a range of beverages as well as all your favourite "Regent" meals and snacks at this new location. Keg beers plus range of bottled real ales, fruit beers and wheat beers. Organic ciders, ales and lagers available. Free WiFi throughout and a seated smoking area in the lower basement area.Dogs welcome. Pop in for a coffee, something to eat or just a beer or glass of wine. E-mail: info@cafenomdeplume.co.uk
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THE CASK & BARREL
115 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. Real ale pub. www.caskandbarrel.co.uk - 0131-556 3132
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C.C. BLOOM'S
23-24 Greenside Place, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 9331.
 
Sun 7pm-3am, Mon-Thu 6pm-3am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am.
Disco every night from 11pm.
Two funky floors!
DJ Shazza v DJ Blondie on Sat.

OPEN til 5am every Night during the FESTIVAL


E-mail: enquiries@ccsnightclub.co.uk
WWW: http://www.ccblooms.com

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DEEP BLUE
1 Barony Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 2788 (Bar) or 0131-557 0911 (Office). 4-11pm. Friendly gay basement bar. Unobtrusive music - great for talking to people. Regular drinks promos. Drinks Promos £2+mixer, Doubles £3.
WWW: http://www.bluemooncafe.co.uk/ and http://www.myspace.com/clubvelvet

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DV8
Spiders Web Basement, 258 Morrison Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-228 1949. 8pm-1am. Last Fri of each month. Fetish club with strict fetish code door policy (although they do allow smart black dresswear). People of all genders and sexualities are invited to come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the company of Footman John and his team.
E-mail: saltire28@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: http://dv8fetishclub.co.uk/

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EDINBURGH LGBT CENTRE
58a and 60 Broughton Street. Houses Café Nom De Plume (opening soon), Pride Scotia (Edinburgh) and Fitlads. Provides meeting and noticeboard space for many LGBT organisations. Free WiFi Internet access (sponsored by ScotsGay). Bought in 1974 by the Scottish Minorities Group, it is the only LGBT-owned LGBT Centre in the UK and is also the oldest LGBT Centre in Europe if not the world. Tel: 0131-556 9471. Meeting Room Booking Tel: 07817 533337.
E-mail: hello@edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk
WWW: http://www.edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk/

 

 

ELECTRO-SEXUAL
 
C.C. Bloom's, 23-24 Greenside Place. Tel: 0131-556 9331. 11pm-3am. Last Sat of each month. New club night. Music policy: cheeky electro and dirty bootlegs, mashed up by resident Lucky Luciano. E-mail: electro-sexual@live.co.uk WWW: http://www.bebo.com/ElectroS61

 

 

FEVER

Faith Nightclub, 207 Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225 9764. 11pm-3am. 3rd Sat of each month (from 21st Mar). DJs Fisher & Price and Kaupuss - entry £7 members/£8 non members.WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/

 
 
FRENCHIES BAR
89 Rose Street Lane North, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-225 7651. Sun 2pm-1am, Mon-Sat 1pm-1am. Edinburgh's oldest GAY BAR towards the West End of Rose Street. Happy Hour 6-8pm every day.- For more info contact venue

 

FUR-BURGER (EAST SIDE)
GHQ (Back Room), 4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-550 1780. 11pm-3am. 2nd Fri of each month. Aural stimulation from The Funki Diva, Dejaybird, Boy Toy & Debi T. E-mail: furburger.club@hotmail.co.uk

Hi Folks
 
FURBURGER - CLUB LISTINGS
 
Hi Folks
 
Just a wee update on Furburger, our next date is Friday 12th March @ GHQ Club Bar, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, 11pm til past your bedtime.  Aural stimulation from the funki diva, dejaybird, and boytoy playing an eclectic mix of music.  Our pre-club is @ Planet from 9pm and our lovely dj's will be able to give you free passes to the club that night.
 
Our 5th Birthday is soon approaching, Friday 9th April! If anyone would like to come down to the club please get in touch and we can arrange a guest list for you.  Furburger started 5 years ago running a Thursday night at Ego, which soon moved to a weekend spot at The New Town Bar and now, fortunately for us, we are still running the 2nd friday of each month at our fabulous new home, GHQ.  Furburger has established itself as one of Scotland's leading, and at times, only lesbian night bringing quality music from RnB, Hip-Hop to Indie, Rock and Dance, we aim to get your booty shaking! Come out to play....
 
Thanks to all magazines that have requested photo's and information on the club....pictures to follow!
 
Thank you for your support.

 
UPCOMING DATES:
 
Friday 12th February - Get in the mood for Love!
Friday 12th March
Friday 9th April - Our 5th Birthday Party!!!!
 
Come out to play......x
 

 
furburger crew x

 
 
 

 
GHQ
GHQ logo
4 Picardy Place. Tel: 0131-550 1780. MON-SUN til 3am. Stylish bar and club catering for the capital's fashionable gay crowd with some of the country's top DJs playing dazzling tunes from musical genres such as electro, house, indie, funk and soul. Free entry Sun-Thu. Fri £4. Sat £5. Free entry passes available from Picardy Place. E-mail: picardyplace@g1group.com WWW: http://www.socialanimal.co.uk/site/content/default.asp?page=s196
 
this is the INDUSTRY!
New @ GHQ for Mondays..........

A night especially for those in the business every Monday from the 10th August.

We Welcome every one within the Trade, Bars, Hotels, Restaurants, Shops, Clubs & Pubs!
DRINKS £1.00
Open 11-3am
DRINKS £1.00 all night with FREE entry & Great music!
Music
Our DJs will be playing you a selection Chart & Dance.
Doors
We will be open from 11-3am.
Drinks
A selection of Beer, Spirits and Bottles for £1.00 all night
Location
GHQ Night Club, 4 Picardy Place Edinburgh
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Well hello there,

How’s tricks? I’m a wee bit tired what with all these 5am closures. I suppose if you balance it out with the beauties international that come to Edinburgh specifically for the
festival, it’s well with it.

We have quite a lot on this week with The Ladyboys Of Bankok performing live on Friday night (14th April). We also have Furburger on the same night with Dejaybird and her team aurally stimulating you ladies in the back room. Lots going on for all ladies so get yourself down and remember Picardy is open till 3am & GHQ till 5am!

On Saturday (15th August) we will be launching our new night "The Circus" in GHQ. Expect all the usual circus capers with jugglers, fire eaters, tightropes, fortune tellers, bearded ladies to name but a few, making an appearance. Our ring master DJ Darren will be hosting the event; will with a wee peek. Corona will be spending the event as part of the Corona week so expect plenty of giveaways & goodies. Big Elaine has been very generous with all the freebies! Upstairs in Picardy we have a live PA from the London Gay Mens Chorus @ 9pm. They will be doing some numbers from the festival show giving you all a special preview.

On Sunday due to popular demand we have a lady stripper for Porn Idol. There are only a few heats left until the Grand Final so if you wait to entre the competition, get in there before it's too late. If you need a bit of Dutch courage before you de-robe, I'm sure vodka & mix, Vk's & Fosters bottles @ £1 might shake off those inhibitions.

OK it's early to bed for me tonight. Just before I go a quick mention to get yourself down to GHQ Tuesday to see The High Priestess of Tan Mr Dale Lush returns form his holiday, and back to the wheels of steel @ GHQ. I hear he's even browner than me
(so he says)

Ok then,
See you later,

Amar x





 
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HABANA
22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-558 1270. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat Noon-1am. Friendly pre-club bar popular with locals and visitors. Regular promotions and weekly entertainment with free WiFi Internet access.
E-mail: cafehabanaEH1@mac.com
WWW: http://www.cafehabanaEH1.com/
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LA FAVORITA
325-331 Leith Walk. Tel: . Noon-11pm. Award winning gay-friendly Italian restaurant. Delivery service too with online or phone ordering.
E-mail: Bruna.Pacitti@la-favorita.com
WWW: http://www.la-favorita.com/
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LEATHER AND LACE
8 Drummond Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-557 9413. Fax: 0131-557 8336. Sun Noon-9pm, Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. 25 Easter Road. Tel: 0131-623 6969. Noon-6pm. Scotland's ORIGINAL licenced SEX shops! Toys galore, video rental too! Larger sizes stocked.- For more info contact venue



LUVELY
 
Faith Nightclub, 207 Cowgate. Tel: 0131-225 9764. Info Line: 0131-657 4633. 10.30pm-3am. 1st Sat of each month. Mega club night with resident DJs Tommy Kay, Dean Newton, Grum Stone, and Jon Edwards. WWW: http://www.luvely.com/
 



Mezz
49 London Street (Bottom of Broughton Street), Edinburgh. Trendy café bar. Serves breakfasts. 0131-556 9808. Gay/everybody friendly at the bottom of cosmopolitan Broughton St. Free Wifi.
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MORE
 
Cabaret Voltaire, 36 Blair Street. Tel: 0131-220 6176. Info Line: 0131-557 4656. 11pm-3am. Every Sun. Just when you thought the weekend was over we give you MORE!! with DJs Miss Chris and Kaupuss spinning the very best of Funky Vocal House, Electro and Club Classics. Entry is free with selected drinks from £2 all night. WWW: http://www.bebo.com/ClubMore

 


NEW TOWN BAR


26B Dublin Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-538 7775. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Thu Noon-1am, Fri-Sat Noon-2am. Food: Mon-Fri Noon-3pm.
 
Back to its old name and under new management after a spell as Twist. Watch out for changes. This bar is more 'adult' than the other gay bars in Edinburgh that tend to be full of screaming queenie teenagers...and still cruisey. Drinks Promotions Daily. Downstairs: The male-oriented Disco Bar is open Fri-Sat with resident DJ from 10pm-2am. Bears in the Basement is on the 2nd Sat of each month - 10pm-1am. Free WiFi Internet access.
E-mail: newtownbar@aol.com

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No EIGHTEEN SAUNA

18 Albert Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-553 3222. Mon-Thu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sun Noon-11pm. The UK's first VAT registered gay sauna! Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities which include large sauna cabin, 14-man steam room, private rooms, communal and private showers, themed rooms, video area and TV lounge. Hot and cold refreshments available. £10 (£8 concessions). Manager's special: admission £5 after 8pm. WWW: http://www.number18.com/
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THE OLIVE BRANCH


91 Broughton Street, Edinbugrh. Bistro - - 0131-557 8589
Gay friendly on cosmopolitan Broughton St
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www.theolivebranchscotland.co.uk
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OVERBOARD
The Cruz Boat, Water of Leith. 8pm-late. Last Fri of each month. DJs Gill Anderson, Lynny and friends. Entry free before 9pm then £3 until 11pm and £5 thereafter.
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PLANET OUT
6 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 5551. 4pm-1am. Popular and busy gay bar with friendly staff. Mon: Quiz from 9pm - booze and cash prizes. Tue: 30% off all drinks from 9pm. Thu: Lemonade with Dejay Bird. DJs Fri & Sat. Promos: Everyday from 4-9pm.
E-mail: planetout@btinternet.com

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THE PLAYGIRL MANSIONS

Lulu, underneath Tigerlily, 125 George Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-225 5005. Sun 10am-3am. Not the usual George Street crowd. Mixed. Music policy is mostly cutting edge house and disco classics. Drink promos too
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POLYSUPER

POLYSUPER is currently searching for a NEW home...
If you are interested in working with us please get in touch...
E mail: petehimsworth@petehimsworth.com
WWW: www.petehimsworth.com
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PRISCILLA'S CABARET BAR

17 Albert Place, Leith Walk. Tel: . Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Fri Noon-1am, Sat 5am-1am.

Friendly bar that puts the fun back into coming out owned by Deb's and Boozy Soozy. Sun: Karaoke from 9pm with Freddie. Mon: Request Night with DJ Daz Glaz. Tue: Karaoke with Daz Glaz. Wed: Boogie on down with DJ Daz Glaz. Thu: Karaoke with Cilla Slack. Fri, Sat: FREE Cabaret (check board for details) plus resident DJs Boozy or Daz - check board for details. Look out for ongoing drink promotions and check out fabulous cocktails and shots. Also serving toasties, burgers, paninis and teas and coffee. E-mail: debra_keith100@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.bebo.com/priscillasedinburgh/

 

Q-STORE
5 Barony Street< Edinburgh. Tel/Fax: 0131-477 4756. Sun 1-5pm, Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Scotland's only licensed gay store, Now with added girl interest
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QUEER MUTINY
Upstairs at the Forest Cafe, 3 Bristo Place. Tel: 0131-220 4538. 9pm-2am. Monthly. Next date: Fri 25th Apr. Against consumerism, assimilation, representation and the rest of the shit that claims to be "the gay lifestyle". A DIY, non-hierarchical collective, fed up with Edinburgh's commercial gay scene, provides a queer autonomous space because Edinburgh gay clubs are restrictive to our sexualities! Free food, BYOB, music, films.

E-mail: EdinburghQueerMutiny@gmail.com
WWW: http://www.queermutiny.tk/ and http://www.myspace.com/queermutiny
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THE REGENT
2 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-661 8198. Sun 12.30pm-1am, Mon-Sat 11am-1am. Relaxed atmosphere & comfortable surroundings. No loud popular noise makes it easy for chatting. Real ales (the pub has been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide three years running - the first Scottish gay bar to be included). Substantial comestibles available all day. Free WiFi Internet access. CAMRA's Lesbian & Gay Real Ale Drinkers meet here on the 1st Mon of the month from 9pm (ex Aug - 2nd Mon to avoid GBBF).
WWW: http://www.lagrad-edinburgh.org.uk/
E-mail: theregentbar@tiscali.co.uk

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STEAMWORKS SAUNA
5 Broughton Markedinburgh. Tel: 0131-477 3567. Daily 11am-11pm. Stylish sauna forming part of busy gay hotel and sauna complex in centre of gay quarter. State-of-the-art facilities including large spa pool, sauna cabin, large steam room, video room, labyrinth with themed areas, café lounge, free Internet access, tanning booth. Massage available daily. Choice of lockers or private cabins. Admission: Lockers £5, Cabins £10 before 2pm. Lockers £10, Cabins £15 at all other times. Students & under 25 £5 lockers all day, every day! No membership required. Proudly gay owned & operated.
WWW: http://www.steamworks-sauna.co.uk/

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THE STREET
2 Picardy Place, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 4272. Sun 12.30pm-1am. Mon-Fri 4pm-1am, Sat Noon-1am.
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TASTE
The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street Tel: 0131-220 2987. 11pm-3am. 1st Sun of each month (from 1st Mar). DJs Fisher & Price and Miss Chris. £5/£6 WWW: http://www.taste-clubs.com/ and http://www.bebo.com/tasteclubs/

 
 
VELVET
No new dates until further notice as the team say they are "still enjoying their time-out"! Watch this space... E-mail: clubvelvet@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: http://www.bebo.com/clubvelvet or http://www.myspace.com/clubvelvet

 

 

VERSiON


Club VERSiON is currently searching for a NEW home...
Email: petehimsworth@petehimsworth.com
www.petehimsworth.com
Tel 07920 26 24 25

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VIBE
IS NO MORE...IT DIED A DEATH...
KARMA WORKS IN MYSTERIOS WAYS... :)

 

 
VITTORIA

113 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-556 6171. Fax: 0131-478 7009. Sun Noon-11pm, Mon-Sat 10am-11pm.
Mega-popular LGBT-friendly Italian restaurant. Best lasagna in Edinburgh!
E-mail: info@vittoriarestaurant.com
WWW: http://www.vittoriarestaurant.com/

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WORD POWER
43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131-662 9112. Sun 12-5pm. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Independent radical bookshop.
E-mail: books@word-power.co.uk
WWW: http://www.word-power.co.uk/

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