Edinburgh's
Original Gay BAR.

Open Until 3AM.
7 Nights a Week.

The Most Inclusive Dance Floor in Edinburgh

CC Blooms has been the beating heart of LGBTQ+ nightlife Edinburgh since 1994.

Whether you're a regular or stepping into the Pink Triangle for the first time, this is where the night begins (and where it ends, usually somewhere around 3AM with your shoes off on the dance floor.)

We don't just say we're an inclusive bar Edinburgh, we've been proving it for over three decades. CC Blooms is a proud safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, where everyone is welcome regardless of gender, race, or orientation. Our dance floor is the most celebrated in the Pink Triangle, and it's earned that reputation one unforgettable night at a time.

The Gay Bar Edinburgh Has Loved Since 1994

There's a reason CC Blooms has outlasted every trend, every rebrand, and every new opening in Edinburgh's nightlife scene. We're the original. We're everyone's favourite. And we're not going anywhere.

From your first nervous visit to your hundredth triumphant entrance — this is the gay bar Edinburgh keeps coming back to. Located at 23–24 Greenside Place, directly adjacent to the Edinburgh Playhouse and at the top of Leith Walk, we're in the heart of the action and easy to find from anywhere in the city centre.

  • From pop anthems and 90s classics to house, dance, and everything in between, our resident and guest DJs keep the energy high every single night.

  • CC Blooms has been a launchpad for some of Scotland's biggest drag stars, including Lawrence Chaney. Catch regular drag performances most weekends and our legendary Sunday cabaret Disgraceful from 8pm.

  • No cover charge for our upstairs bar and dance floor on most nights. For special ticketed events, grab your tickets via Eventbrite on our What's On page.

  • We're open until 3AM every night of the week, long after most of Edinburgh's bars have called last orders. Whether you're after post-theatre drinks, a late-night dance, or somewhere to keep the party going, CC Blooms is where Edinburgh comes after dark.

  • Drag cabaret Sundays, DJ nights every evening, and themed events throughout the year. There's always a reason to come out.

  • The afterparty starts and ends at CC Blooms. We host Pride events and celebrations every year.