3 listening bars in Edinburgh our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Edinburgh nightlife.
The Caley Bar ★ 4.4
New Town · Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB
Reopened in November 2025 inside The Caledonian Edinburgh, this Japanese jazz-kissa-inspired bar pairs a high-fidelity vinyl rig with a cocktail menu in plush booths.
Tip: Ask the bartender for the side B requests, the room favours full-album playback rather than interrupting tracks for the next pour.
Paradise Palms ★ 4.4
Old Town · 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB
The Lothian Street tiki dive with vinyl on the walls runs the in-house Paradise Palms Records label, a diner menu of vegan and vegetarian food and DJ sets every weekend.
Tip: The back booth seats six and is the only place you can hear the records over the bar, ask the DJ to spin a side from the wall.
Lebowskis ★ 4.2
Tollcross · 18 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8BJ
The Coen-brothers themed West End lounge bar makes 20 to 30 White Russian variations on the Dude's drink of choice, low-volume vinyl and deep booths.
Tip: Order the Caucasian flight, three half-pour White Russians built around different cream, coffee and spirit ratios for around the price of a long drink.