The Caves Edinburgh

The Caves is a truly unique venue that makes up the sub-structure of the 18th Century South Bridge.

About The Caves Edinburgh

	8 - 12 Niddry Street South, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1NS
	01315578989
	The Caves Edinburgh Website
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There is no venue more Edinburgh than the Caves, or more Scottish, if you consider there was once so much Whisky stored here that it became known as "Whisky Row".

Every room has a story to tell and a special place in Scottish history -from vaults that served as the stables to the French Cavalry who were at one time body guards to the Royal Family, to remains of the houses that pre-date the Bridge itself - with the original terracotta floor tiles still intact!

Today, after over 100 years of being lost, the hidden vaults were rediscovered and the original stone vaults of the Old Town Edinburgh have been magnificently restored by the current Managing Director, Norman Rowan junior.

With great regard for preserving the authenticity and history of this venue, for many years they have painstakingly excavated these vaults which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus creating this spectacular and very unique venue...

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Upcoming Events at The Caves Edinburgh

Music

Aynsley Lister

14th December 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh for his annual sell out December gig on the 14th!

Music

Hotwax

8th February 2026

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

HotWax, an alternative rock trio based in Hastings, play The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 8th February!

Music

Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball

23rd February 2026

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss your chance to see Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball from Gomez perform live at The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 12th March!

Music

Billy Reekie

24th February 2026

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Fife singer-songwriter Billy Reekie is on a UK tour and brings it to The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 24th February!

Music

EMF

12th March 2026

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Don't miss EMF when they bring 'The Beauty and the Chaos' UK Tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Thursday 12th March!

Music

Andy Mckee

21st April 2026

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Andy Mckee is a world renowned guitarist best known for his original compositions for steel-string acoustic guitar. Catch him at The Caves Edinburgh on Tuesday 21st April.

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