Everything about The Antiquary Bar that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books scottish folk and traditional acts.
You will find The Antiquary Bar at 72-78 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
72-78 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AQ
Nobody from The Antiquary Bar is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books scottish folk and traditional acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Antiquary Bar publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
16:00–23:00
Tue
16:00–23:00
Wed
14:00–00:00
Thu
12:00–00:00
Fri
12:00–01:00
Sat
11:00–01:00
Sun
11:00–22:30
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Antiquary Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Stockbridge, Edinburgh
About The Antiquary Bar
Here is the story of The Antiquary Bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh so far. It books scottish folk and traditional acts. It has live music 1 night a week.
The Antiquary Bar is a grassroots music venue in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. It books Scottish folk, Traditional; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Antiquary has one music night a week: traditional Scottish folk every Thursday from 8.30pm, played by local musicians. Who plays depends on who can make it on the night, and if you play and would like to join in, the bar says to have a word with the musicians.
Named after the book by Sir Walter Scott, it has been a basement bar on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge for about 45 years. There are quizzes on Wednesday and Sunday, and a shelf of board games behind the bar.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
The Antiquary Bar — Quick Facts
Stockbridge basement bar with a Scottish folk session every Thursday from 8.30pm. Here are the key facts on The Antiquary Bar at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekThu · from 20:30
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksScottish folk+1 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Antiquary Bar on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Antiquary Bar hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at The Antiquary Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Antiquary Bar
The Antiquary Bar is a grassroots music venue in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Antiquary Bar books Scottish folk, Traditional acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Listing notes
The Antiquary has one music night a week: traditional Scottish folk every Thursday from 8.30pm, played by local musicians. Who plays depends on who can make it on the night, and if you play and would like to join in, the bar says to have a word with the musicians.
Named after the book by Sir Walter Scott, it has been a basement bar on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge for about 45 years. There are quizzes on Wednesday and Sunday, and a shelf of board games behind the bar.
Playing The Antiquary Bar: what to know
The Antiquary Bar usually has live music on Thu, starting around 20:30. Scottish folk is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Antiquary Bar isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Edinburgh and what local gigs pay.
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Nights The Antiquary Bar usually has live music — typical start 20:30
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Find The Antiquary Bar
You will find The Antiquary Bar at 72-78 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Antiquary Bar is in Stockbridge, Edinburgh — use EH3 5AQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 1 other venue sits in Stockbridge too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Edinburgh this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Edinburgh this weekend.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Antiquary Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Antiquary Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The Antiquary Bar has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
The Antiquary Bar books Scottish folk, Traditional. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Antiquary Bar. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
72-78 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH3 5AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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