The Three Sisters Edinburgh

Named in memory of the three MacKinnon sisters who were popular performers in the 1740s, The Three Sisters remains Edinburgh's gathering social hub!

About The Three Sisters Edinburgh

	139 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JS
	01316226802
	The Three Sisters Edinburgh Website
	Facebook information can be found here
	Follow thethreesistersbar on Instagram

Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Attractions - Live Music Venues / Eating and Drinking - Restaurants

A lively city centre bar featuring a large outdoor courtyard complimented by a 200" TV screen, perfect for watching your favourite sports. The venue has 21 screens indoors and three separate Sky packages, so we can cater to your needs if you want to watch another game – just enquire and we will be happy to help.

The Three Sisters also features a main bar, outdoor courtyard, an upstairs bar better know as The Union, multiple rooms available for hire and even a karaoke pod. Our menu celebrates great pub grub such as an all day breakfast, burgers, pizzas, pastas and salads.

Our sister hotel, Stay Central, is located on the same grounds. The funky, rustic-chic rooms sleep from 2-6 people have en suite bathrooms with rain showers, free Wifi, iPod dolls and flat-screen TVs.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for The Three Sisters Edinburgh are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our What's On Edinburgh Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our @WhatOnEdinburgh Twitter or Instagram accounts and you're all set!

Upcoming Events at The Three Sisters Edinburgh

Food and Drink

American Friends-Giving

27th November 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us at The Three Sisters for a laid-back and festive Thanksgiving celebration, that’ll make you feel right at home!

Film

Love Actually Boozy Brunch

6th December 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Settle in at The Three Sisters for a festive favourite on the screens as we bring you a special showing of Love Actually and a delicious boozy brunch!

Arts and Crafts

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

7th December 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Come along to The Three Sisters Edinburgh on Sunday 7th December for this Festive Wreath Making Workshop!

Nights Out

Christmas Jumper Day

11th December 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Wear your finest Christmas sweater and help The Three Sisters Edinburgh raise money for Save The Children UK!

Theatre

Jonathan Rippon’s Christmas Cabaret with The Cheeky Girls

14th December 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Join Britain’s Got Talent star Jonathan Rippon for a fabulously festive evening packed with live cabaret, comedy, and plenty of Christmas sparkle at The Three Sisters Edinburgh on 14th December!

Nights Out

Hogmanay At the Three Sisters

31st December 2025

The Three Sisters Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Looking for New Years Eve plans? This Hogmanay, there’s only one place to party on the Cowgate – The Three Sisters!

Bars and Pubs

Fox by the Shore

48 - 52 Constitution Street , Leith EH6 6RS

The Fox by the Shore brings the style and ambience of the city centre with the warm welcome and ambience of the tiniest village pub.

Bars and Pubs

Finnegans Wake

9B Victoria Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2HE

Finnegan's Wake is the quintessential Irish pub and live music and sport venue in the heart of Edinburgh.

Bars and Pubs

Barrelhouse Bar & Grill

35 Smokey Brae, Edinburgh East EH7 8AA

The Barrelhouse Bar and Grill is themed on a rustic New Orleans look serving a full menu Monday - Sunday.

Bars and Pubs

The Tron Edinburgh

9 Hunter Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QW

Friendly party pub at the heart of Edinburgh with a fantastic menu, loads of craft beers & lagers along with premium spirits and great student deals!

Bars and Pubs

Holyrood 9A

9A Holyrood Road , Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AE

In Edinburgh's old town, just off the Royal Mile, you'll find new The Holyrood 9A, a place to call your own in the heart of the city.The gleaming pumps...

Bars and Pubs

Joseph Pearce Bar

23 Elm Row, Edinburgh East EH7 4AA

Joseph Pearce’s is a landmark in Edinburgh and it has been open since 1898. It has been a grocery, a wine merchant and now a bar.

Bars and Pubs

The Alchemist Edinburgh St James Quarter

414 St James Quarter, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AE

Creative cocktail bar and restaurant. All day dining, classic dishes with a twist. Masters in the dark arts of molecular mixology and demons in the kitchen. Theatre Served.

Bars and Pubs