Venue Detail
Planet Bar
About this venue
Established in 1993 (originally as Route 66), this is officially Edinburgh's longest-running independent gay bar. Tucked neatly into the city's Pink Triangle district, it dropped the stuffy pretension of modern bars to preserve a pure, glitter-filled neighborhood pub atmosphere. The venue features comfortable wooden booth seating, neon-ringed decor, and an energetic side stage that serves up nightly entertainment 7 days a week. It is widely celebrated across Scotland for providing heavily discounted premium drink deals and loud, completely unapologetic karaoke blowouts
Practical details
Address: 6 Baxter's Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AF, United Kingdom
Hours: Daily 13:00-01:00.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/edinburgh/venues/planet-bar--774
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Zero to minimal entry queues at the door because admission is strictly free entry all year round, even during major events.
Best night
Fridays for their signature "Showtime Fridays" lineup, which packs the house early with incredible live cabaret sets featuring local and international drag queens.
Locals vs visitors
thoroughly welcoming, down-to-earth mixture.
Dress code in practice
Completely casual and comfortable. Come exactly as you are—jeans, sweaters, sneakers, and casual streetwear blend perfectly with the relaxed pub aesthetic.
Staff inclusion
Superb. Officially designated as an accommodating transgender safe space. The bartending team (regularly praised for their lively banter) creates a protective, zero-judgment space where security and staff look out heavily for the community.
Reviews
4.5 / 5
2 reviews