At a glance, The Argyle and Cellar Bar in Marchmont, Edinburgh is summed up below. It books jazz, blues and soul acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
888100
Standing capacity
verified · small room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
16:00–00:00Opens in 5h 20m 15s
Backline
TBC
Books
Jazz · Blues · Soul
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Argyle and Cellar Bar, from the stage to the bar. It books jazz, blues and soul acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book The Argyle and Cellar Bar, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books jazz, blues and soul acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
The Argyle and Cellar 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
16:00–00:00
Tue
16:00–00:00
Wed
16:00–00:00
Thu
16:00–00:00
Fri
15:00–00:00
Sat
14:00–00:00
Sun
14:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Argyle and Cellar Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Marchmont, Edinburgh
About The Argyle and Cellar Bar
This is the background on The Argyle and Cellar Bar, from the venue and its listings. It books jazz, blues and soul acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Argyle and Cellar Bar is a grassroots music venue in Marchmont, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of 100. It books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Ragtime; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Argyle and Cellar Bar is a Marchmont pub with a 100-person cellar venue downstairs, which CAMRA says has regular entertainment, often jazz, blues or soul, and occasional comedy.
The Tenement Jazz Band has hosted a jazz, ragtime and blues jam session here in 2026, with everyone welcome, and doors at 8pm on the October date. The cellar can also be booked for parties, celebrations, shows and music events.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Argyle and Cellar Bar — Quick Facts
The Argyle and Cellar Bar capacity: 100 standing - verified from the venue's website, Oct 2026.Marchmont bar with a 100-person cellar for jazz, blues, soul and comedy
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeSmallvenue100 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksJazz+3 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity100standingA verified figure - its source and date are under the section heading.
The Argyle and Cellar Bar holds 100 standing, which makes it a small room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is smaller than the typical room we list around Edinburgh (about 210). A room under 150 is built for a local crowd - expect a shorter set and a door split or a small flat fee, and plan to fill it with your own following.
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The stage kit at The Argyle and Cellar Bar is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Argyle and Cellar Bar
The Argyle and Cellar Bar is a grassroots music venue in Marchmont, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of 100. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Argyle and Cellar Bar books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Ragtime acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Listing notes
The Argyle and Cellar Bar is a Marchmont pub with a 100-person cellar venue downstairs, which CAMRA says has regular entertainment, often jazz, blues or soul, and occasional comedy.
The Tenement Jazz Band has hosted a jazz, ragtime and blues jam session here in 2026, with everyone welcome, and doors at 8pm on the October date. The cellar can also be booked for parties, celebrations, shows and music events.
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Argyle and Cellar Bar - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Jazz is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Argyle and Cellar Bar hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Edinburgh and what local gigs pay.
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Find The Argyle and Cellar Bar
The Argyle and Cellar Bar is at 15 - 17 Argyle Place, Marchmont, Edinburgh, EH9 1JJ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Argyle and Cellar Bar in Marchmont, Edinburgh; EH9 1JJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Edinburgh this week, or find a band in Edinburgh if you book the music.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Argyle and Cellar Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Argyle and Cellar Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The Argyle and Cellar 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 Argyle and Cellar Bar books Jazz, Blues, Soul, Ragtime. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Argyle and Cellar Bar has a standing capacity of 100, from the venue's website (checked Oct 2026), a small venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons. By size, The Argyle and Cellar Bar is the joint 37th largest of the 51 venues we list in and around Edinburgh with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Fire Station Creative (about 100); Port Of Leith Distillery Leith, Edinburgh (about 100) and Sneaky Pete's (about 100).
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Argyle and Cellar Bar. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
15 - 17 Argyle Place, Marchmont, Edinburgh, EH9 1JJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH9 1JJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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