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    The Gilded Saloon, Bar in Edinburgh
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    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.

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    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyCozyTrendy

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Live MusicHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

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    Street Scene

    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

    47 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB · Directions

    0131 259 1856

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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.