
The Gilded Saloon
Old Town, Edinburgh
Bar in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
The Gilded Saloon is worth choosing for a casual Old Town night with flexible energy: warmer pub feel upstairs, darker basement pace later. It is better for groups, late drinks, and low-pressure dates than for diners or cocktail obsessives chasing a documented signature program.
About The Gilded Saloon
The Gilded Saloon is a casual Edinburgh venue with a price of $35 per person and long daily hours. It opens at 12 pm every day, closes at 1 am on Mon-Wed and Sun, and stays open until 3 am on Thu-Sat, making it more useful for a flexible evening than for a tightly timed stop. That schedule gives it a practical role in an Edinburgh plan: it can work as a straightforward starting point, a late continuation, or a relaxed option when the rest of the night is still undecided.
Because the public details are limited, the safest way to plan around The Gilded Saloon is to focus on the practical facts: casual dress, Edinburgh location, $35 per person, and late operating hours. Those are useful anchors, but they are not the same as a full picture of the experience.
Go for the timing and ease
The clearest reason to choose The Gilded Saloon is convenience. The casual dress code lowers the formality, which helps if the evening is not built around a strict dress-up plan, and the late closing times on Thu-Sat give it more flexibility than venues with earlier finishes.
Set expectations around what is actually known. The available details support a direct Edinburgh night out, not a claim about a destination cocktail list, a specific dining format, or a notable awards record. That distinction matters because The Gilded Saloon is easiest to understand as a practical choice rather than a fully described specialist venue.
The regular's move is timing the energy
The Gilded Saloon is easiest to fit into plans when the schedule benefits from longer hours. Earlier visits may suit a simpler meet-up, especially if the goal is to keep the evening casual and uncomplicated. Thu-Sat give more room for a late finish because the venue is open until 3 am, which can be helpful when the night might stretch. On Mon-Wed and Sun, the closing time is 1 am, still late enough for many plans but less open-ended than the weekend schedule.
For a fuller Edinburgh night around it, pair the decision with citywide planning rather than forcing one venue to do everything. Use the Edinburgh restaurants guide if dinner is the anchor, the Edinburgh hotels guide if location matters, the Edinburgh experiences guide for the rest of the itinerary, and the Edinburgh wineries guide if drinks planning is broader than bars. This keeps The Gilded Saloon in the right role: a casual, late-opening Edinburgh option within a wider evening, not the only piece of the plan.
Who should choose it
Choose The Gilded Saloon if you want a casual Edinburgh option with long hours and a simple $35 per person planning point.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12 pm–1 am · Tuesday: 12 pm–1 am
- Location
- 47 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB
- Website
- thegildedsaloon.co.uk
- Phone
- 0131 259 1856
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling Old Town pub-venue with warm, classic bar interiors upstairs and a darker, more energetic basement club feel, combining casual community local vibes with a creative Fringe-oriented arts atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Mix of Live Comedy, Cabaret and Music Shows in the Basement Plus Club Nights Ranging From House and Club Classics to 60s/70s Live Bands.
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Whiskey
- Opened
- 2025
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 47 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Tuesday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Wednesday
- 12 pm–1 am
- Thursday
- 12 pm–3 am
- Friday
- 12 pm–3 am
- Saturday
- 12 pm–3 am
- Sunday
- 12 pm–1 am
Location
Explore Edinburgh
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gilded Saloon good for a date?
It can work for a casual date in Edinburgh if the timing and dress code suit your plan. The details are $35 per person, casual dress, and long hours, including Thu-Sat until 3 am.
Is The Gilded Saloon worth the prices?
It depends on whether the practical details fit your night. The price is $35 per person, with casual dress and late hours.
Do I need a reservation at The Gilded Saloon?
If your visit has a fixed start time, especially on Thu-Sat when the venue is open from 12 pm to 3 am, it is sensible to check directly with The Gilded Saloon before going.
What's the best time to go to The Gilded Saloon?
Use the hours to guide your timing. The Gilded Saloon is open 12 pm-1 am on Mon-Wed and Sun, and 12 pm-3 am on Thu-Sat. Go when those hours best match your Edinburgh plans.
Is The Gilded Saloon good for groups?
The confirmed planning points are casual dress, $35 per person, and late hours, so larger groups should check directly with the venue before arriving.
















