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New Town Bar

New Town Bar
26B Dublin St (Formerly Bar Twist)
Edinburgh
Scotland
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 248 attractions in Edinburgh
Traveler Description: For 14 years the Newtown catered to the slightly more mature members of the Edinburgh gay "scene" but this has changed with the facelift and now not... more »
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Attraction type: Gay bar
Address: 26B Dublin St
(Formerly Bar Twist) Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel: 0131 538 7775

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Reviews of New Town Bar

( 1-3 of 3 )
“Edinburgh Best Bar”
5 of 5 stars
HelenKP
Scotland
Aug 27, 2008

I recently made a visit to the much talked about The Voodoo Rooms. This bar was stunning, as soon as we walked in we were amazed that such a great place existed in Edinburgh, not like any of the other super comtemporary bars..This is what Edinburgh was about. After speaking to one of the friendly/gorgeous staff they told me that... more

“Update”
4 of 5 stars
edinburghkiltie
Edinburgh
Nov 24, 2007

This bar is now under new management and now re-named 'New Town Bar'. Great improvement in service levels and staff attitude. Worth visiting more

“My place for a fun night out”
5 of 5 stars
TrishTG
Midlothian
Sep 7, 2007

I am a TG and find the staff and clientel very friendly and good conversationalists, one of the few nice places in Edinburgh where I can relax and feel under no threat. Music downstairs a bit noisy sometimes, but who wants to hear me chatter on any way? Sorry I can't add a pic. - dumb blond bimbo when it... more

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26B Dublin St | (Formerly Bar Twist), Edinburgh, Scotland
Tel: 0131 538 7775