Venue Detail
The Street
About this venue
Established in 2004, this trendy bi-level cornerstone sits right at the gateway of Edinburgh's famous "Pink Triangle" queer district. It serves a brilliant double life: a sunlit, glass-fronted daytime café and cocktail bar upstairs that is perfect for people-watching, and a wild, high-energy basement playground down below. Known for its neon accents, street-art decor, and massive heated terraces, it effortlessly bridges the gap between a laid-back pre-drink pub and an intimate late-night disco.
Practical details
Address: 2b Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-03:00, Sun 12:30-01:00.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/edinburgh/venues/the-street--773
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Minimal during the week, but tight lines form outside on Friday and Saturday nights after 11:00 PM. The cozy basement nightclub caps out fast at a tight 180-person capacity.
Best night
Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 PM onwards when the basement club sparks to life, packed with legendary resident sets like DJ Trendy Wendy's house parties.
Locals vs visitors
A thoroughly vibrant, highly mixed crowd. It effortlessly draws local students capitalizing on weekday cocktail deals, creative professionals, traveling tourists, and theater-goers visiting the nearby Playhouse.
Dress code in practice
Completely casual and expressive. From everyday streetwear, jeans, and trainers to flashy weekend club gear, there is absolutely zero pretension.
Staff inclusion
Superb. The management and floor team are celebrated for their intensely warm, friendly hospitality, making it a highly protected, welcoming safe haven for transgender individuals and the broader LGBTQ+ community
Reviews
3.8 / 5
4 reviews