Ghillie Dhu

29/07/2026

Looking for the ultimate Edinburgh Fringe night? 🎻

Join us at Ghillie Dhu every Saturday this August for an unforgettable Scottish ceilidh. Dance to a live band, watch a traditional piper, enjoy a Scottish bite and raise a dram of whisky.

Book Now via the link in our bio!

26/07/2026

One of Edinburgh’s best-kept pub secrets… 🤫

A hidden hatch straight to the bar.

No queues. No squeezing through the crowd. Just order, relax and enjoy.

Book these tables online.

23/07/2026

If you’re pouring gravy like this, you’re doing something right. 🥧✨

Golden pastry. Slow-cooked beef cheek. Creamy mash. Rich pan jus.

The kind of meal worth cancelling your plans for.

17/07/2026

16/07/2026

World Cup Final. Massive screens. Live music. An old church. 💜⚽

Watch the biggest game of the tournament in one of Edinburgh’s most unique venues.

📽️ Massive projector screens
🎶 Live music before & after the match
🍻 Great food, cold pints & unbeatable atmosphere

⚠️ Last remaining tables available – book now before they’re gone. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

15/07/2026

Snow Patrol are playing Edinburgh Castle… your pre-gig starts at Ghillie Dhu. 🎶❄️

Your Summer Sessions don’t start at the Castle… they start at Ghillie Dhu. 🎶🍻

Heading to Edinburgh Castle this summer? Join us before and after the show for:
🎵 Live music every day
🍸 Artist-inspired cocktails
🎧 Curated Spotify playlists for every headline act
🍔 20% OFF food & drink when you show your concert ticket.

Just a short walk from the Castle. See you before the encore.

14/07/2026

🇪🇸🇫🇷 Spain vs France. Who are you supporting?

Two European giants. One place in the World Cup Final.

We’ll have every tackle, every goal and every bit of drama LIVE on the big screens, with cold pints and proper pub grub to match. ⚽🍺

📍 Ghillie Dhu
🕗 Kick-off: 8pm
🍻 Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended.

08/07/2026

We put Guinness in our glasses… and now in our cake. 👀

Rich, indulgent and made with real Guinness.

The perfect pairing? Another pint. 🍺

07/07/2026

August is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready for another unforgettable Fringe season at Ghillie Dhu.

From inspiring international performances to Scottish storytelling, nights of music and iconic tribute shows, there’s something for everyone… here’s a few shows to get you started:

✨ Dancing in Silence – Deaf Africa Cultural Dance Troupe
🎙️ Para Handy – A classic radio play brought to life on stage
🥃 Taste of Scotland: Fringe Special - Ceilidh, live band, Scottish bites & whisky
🎶 ABBA Gold – The UK’s original and best live ABBA tribute concert

And that’s not all…

🍻 Live music every day in our Main Bar
🍴 Fantastic food and drink offers throughout the festival
🎉 Plus a few surprises along the way…

Whether you’re catching a show, meeting friends, or soaking up the Fringe atmosphere, make Ghillie Dhu your Fringe HQ.

Who’s joining us this August? 🎭✨



TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR ALL SHOWS

05/07/2026

Get yourself a venue that can do it all. ✨

Lunch with friends. Live sport. Scottish scran. Whisky flights. Live music every night. Ceilidhs. Weddings. Private events. Late-night pints.

Somehow… it all just works.

See what’s coming up at Ghillie Dhu and plan your next visit. 🍻🎻🏉