Lamplighters
Greenside, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Lamplighters is worth prioritising if rooftop views, hotel-bar polish, and late-evening drinks matter more than walk-in flexibility. It is strongest for dates, small groups, and guests already tied to Gleneagles Townhouse; skip it if you need an open-door cocktail stop or a full dinner venue.
About Lamplighters
Lamplighters is a venue in Edinburgh with a smart casual dress code. Beyond that, there is not enough confirmed venue-level detail here to state a specific format, access policy, menu, drinks programme, opening pattern, price point, address, or booking requirement as fact.
Use this page as a cautious planning note rather than a full verdict. If you are choosing Lamplighters for an evening out, confirm the practical details directly before you go, especially anything related to reservations, availability, service style, food, drinks, and arrival requirements.
Go with the confirmed basics in mind
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: smart casual. That makes Lamplighters a better fit for guests who are comfortable dressing neatly for an Edinburgh venue, rather than treating it as an ultra-casual stop.
Because the confirmed record is limited, do not build a plan around assumptions about cuisine, cocktails, views, hotel access, terrace seating, snack menus, or special services. Confirm those details with the venue if they matter to your night.
Visit suitability depends on your own plan
For a wider Edinburgh night, pair this decision with city guides rather than treating one venue as the whole plan: Our full Edinburgh bars guide, Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide, Our full Edinburgh hotels guide, Our full Edinburgh wineries guide, and Our full Edinburgh experiences guide are more useful if the details you need are not confirmed. Other venues you may want to compare include Joao’s Place, Lady Libertine, SCOTCH, The Register Club, and W Lounge.
Planning details
- Location
- 39 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AD (roof terrace)
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and atmospheric, with rooftop views and a polished members-club feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- The Leerie
- First Light
- Incandescence
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AD (roof terrace)
Planning details
Location
39 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AD (roof terrace) · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Lamplighters does not fit
Try The Register Club if the group wants a polished central bar without tying the night to members-and-guests access. Try SCOTCH if whisky is the main reason for going out.
For a hotel-lounge alternative, W Lounge is the obvious cross-shop. For a more flexible social evening, look at Lady Libertine or Joao’s Place.
Bar context
How Lamplighters compares in Edinburgh
Lamplighters is the access-controlled choice in this set: better for a contained hotel-guest or member evening than for an open-ended bar hop. The Register Club is the closer comparison for polished, central drinking, while W Lounge is the more obvious pick if the brief is a hotel-lounge setting without the same roof-terrace emphasis.
For whisky-led intent, SCOTCH is the cleaner choice; Lamplighters is broader, with cocktails, Champagne, whisky, beer, and wine all in play. Lady Libertine and Joao’s Place make more sense when the plan needs easier social flexibility rather than a members-and-guests rooftop room.
Value depends on what the group values. If the roof terrace and New Town skyline are central to the night, Lamplighters earns the premium feel. If the group mainly wants drinks quality, easier access, or a less managed atmosphere, cross-shop The Register Club, W Lounge, or SCOTCH first.
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How Lamplighters compares in Edinburgh
Compared with The Register Club, Lamplighters is more about rooftop occasion value and controlled access than all-purpose central drinks. Choose Lamplighters when the setting is part of the booking; choose The Register Club when the evening needs a polished room with less dependence on terrace weather or hotel access.
W Lounge sits closest for hotel-lounge energy, but Lamplighters has the stronger rooftop identity. SCOTCH is the better target for a whisky-first night, while Lamplighters is safer for mixed drink preferences across cocktails, Champagne, whisky, beer, and wine.
Lady Libertine and Joao’s Place are better backups for groups that want a looser social plan. Lamplighters is the occasion pick, not the easiest fallback.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamplighters good for groups?
Does Lamplighters have happy hour deals?
There is no confirmed information here on happy hour deals or pricing at Lamplighters. Do not plan around discounts unless the venue confirms them directly.
What's the crowd like at Lamplighters?
The confirmed planning detail is that the dress code is smart casual, so expect to dress neatly unless the venue advises otherwise.
Is the food good at Lamplighters?
There is no confirmed information here on Lamplighters’ food offering, cuisine, dishes, or menu format. If food is important to your visit, check the current details directly before you go.
