CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

The Black Bull

The Black Bull is a wonderful bar situated on Edinburgh's Grassmarket, the perfect location if you want to visit some of Edinburgh's hot spots and are looking for a great atmosphere!

The Black Bull

About The Black Bull

128 Grassmarket , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2JU
01312256636
The Black Bull Website
Facebook information can be found here
Follow blackbulledinburgh on Instagram

With Edinburgh Castle overlooking the bar and a gorgeous area to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine, The Black Bull really is in the perfect location to grab something to eat or have a few drinks and relax with family and friends. If you want to indulge in some light bites, salads, sandwiches, burgers or steaks, The Black Bull has the perfect menu for you as the Black Bull prides themselves on serving freshly prepared class pub grub!

Through the week entertainment includes live music and live sport. With eight large screen TV’s The Black Bull is the perfect place to be if you want to catch up on the sport with a refreshing pint of beer. Live music at the bar includes a resident DJ who plays party tunes from 9pm Friday and Saturday as well as many other musicians and live acts that change weekly.

The Black Bull is also the perfect place to go if you are having a hen or stag as the bars atmosphere and liveliness make it a great place to be. For students, The Black Bull is in a great area near to many other bars and clubs. The Black Bull also offers a 20% student discount on food and drink Sunday – Thursday when students show their matriculation card moreover making the bar a great place for students to go if they want to have a great food and drink at a great price!

Upcoming Events at The Black Bull

More Bars and Pubs in Edinburgh

Patina Edinburgh

3 Airborne Place 1 New Park Square, Edinburgh Park Edinburgh , Edinburgh West EH12 9GR

Patina combines a restaurant, bar and in house bakery in a beautifully designed space and it's also a music venue.

READ MORE

Six Degrees North Edinburgh

24 Howe Street, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6TG

We specialise in craft beer and we showcase beers from our own brewery alongside some of the finest home grown UK & European brews.

READ MORE

Leith Depot

140 Leith Walk, Leith EH6 5DT

We have a very cosy, welcoming and laid back bar located on Leith Walk, with lovely huge windows looking out onto lovely Leith Walk.

READ MORE

McGonagalls Gin and Whisky Emporium

49 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 11EJ

Purveyors of fine malts and delicious botanicals, serving an ever changing menu of excellent Scottish produce, prepared fresh, every day until 9pm.

READ MORE

Dirty Martini Edinburgh

Le Monde Hotel 16 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2PF

The Dirty Martini can hold anything from 30 – 250 guests, the perfect space to create unforgettable experiences.

READ MORE

The Globe Bar

13 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG

The Globe Bar is a well-established sports bar located just off the Royal Mil, with all sports catered for – no matter how niche.

READ MORE

Shout! The Scottish Music Experience

111 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh East EH8 8AU

SHOUT! The Scottish Music Experience is the first of its kind, a live music venue dedicated to the celebration of Scottish music!

READ MORE

Brewers Fayre Queens Crossing

Brewers Fayre Queens Crossing Builyeon Road, South Queensferry EH30 9YJ

Come and join us at our Queens Crossing Brewers Fayre for great-value pub grub and service with a smile.

READ MORE

Moonwake Beer Co

6A Leith Tower Street, Leith EH6 7BY

Precision Brewed beer in Leith - Taproom + beer garden: drink-in + takeaway

READ MORE

The Wally Dug

32 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6LS

Fun, social and occasionally riotous, with extensive Gins and Whiskies and our own Campbell’s Ale - Your “local” in the heart of Edinburgh.

READ MORE

Dropkick Murphys Edinburgh

7 Merchant Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QD

​​Everyone’s favourite Irish Bar! Open late with live music Wednesday to Sunday. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the Cowgate and overlooking the Grassmarket.

READ MORE

Beehive Inn

18 - 20 Grassmarket, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2JU

For 400 years The Beehive Inn has sat in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. We once quenched the third of Scotland's greatest poet Robbie Burns. A visit here is considered a true taste of Scotland.

READ MORE
All Bars and Pubs listings in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Go Ape
The Chocolatarium
Salvation Army
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
Mowgli
MNB
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
Murrayfield Experience
WST
Renfrewshire Council

Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Escape The Past
Go Ape
The Chocolatarium
Salvation Army
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
Mowgli
MNB
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
Murrayfield Experience
WST
Renfrewshire Council

Popular Events

Deacon Blue
Scottish pop rock titans Deacon Blue have announced a huge run of outdoor shows for summer 2026, including a date at Edinburgh Castle on Friday 17th July!
Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Party
Join the International Ghost Society for a Christmas party like no other in a real, restored nuclear bunker on the edge of Edinburgh.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall