Wee Red Bar

The Wee Red Bar may be located in the grounds of Edinburgh College of Art, but don't be put off by unfounded fears of asymmetrical haircuts and conversations about gap years in Vietnam. This venue does not resemble your average student disco. Instead, it churns out great gig after great gig, ranging from reggae to post-metal and everything in between.

With a massive selection of club nights to match the live schedule, no one's missing out. Randan Discotheque and The Young Spooks are among the acts who have started off their careers here, with The Egg the longest-standing of the venue's club nights, racking up a ridiculous 20+ years and counting. Oh, and it should be noted that drinks prices are beautiful, meaning you can thrash, jive or sway your evening away without worrying about having to spend six quid on a pint of cider. Come Fringe time, the bar becomes a flexible venue for live performances and art.