The Gilded Saloon

The Gilded Saloon is a unique collaboration between some of Scotland's most prolific arts organisations, with the local community at its heart.

About The Gilded Saloon

	45 - 47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh South EH1 1HB
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The Gilded Saloon is a community pub in the heart of Edinburgh serving up a daily food menu of wholesome, hearty pub classics and a wide selection of fresh local and international draught beers.

Downstairs is a venue and performance space with an exciting programme of shows and events.

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Upcoming Events at The Gilded Saloon

Theatre

Underground Magic: Edinburgh’s Live Magic Night

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 29th July 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Experience incredible magic when the Edinburgh Magic Company presents a fresh lineup of magicians, mind-readers, and the occasional wild-card variety act at the Gilded Saloon!

Workshops

Brick and Sip - A LEGO Workshop with Alcohol

Selected dates between 25th January 2026 - 30th July 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

Comedy

Tartan Tabletop: a Dungeons & Dragons Comedy

Selected dates between 5th February 2026 - 4th June 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Scotland's number one D&D live show is back at the Gilded Saloon! Join the Tartan Tabletop gang for an evening of quests, special guests and something else that rhymes with est!

Comedy

Gareth Mutch: Stand-Up Sessions

Selected dates between 26th February 2026 - 30th July 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Hosted by Scottish comedian Gareth Mutch at Gilded Saloon, each month's event brings a hand-picked lineup of the funniest acts on the circuit, backed by the house band!

Nights Out

Story Platform

Selected dates between 27th February 2026 - 27th March 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!

Comedy

The Comedy Show

Selected dates between 6th March 2026 - 24th July 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

Kick off your weekend with a bang at the Gilded Balloon's legendary Friday night Comedy Show, featuring mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre!

Music

Spectrum presents Princess Julia

4th July 2026

The Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh South

One of the first ladies of house, Princess Julia has been a pioneer of the UK's counter-culture scene since the 1980s... don't miss her live at Gilded Saloon on Saturday 4th July!

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