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The Bailie Bar

Stockbridge pub since the 1870s, with live bands and folk every Friday from 10pm

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Scottish folk, Acoustic, Rock - originals welcome.

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Checked 30 Oct 2026

Here is The Bailie Bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books scottish folk, acoustic and rock acts.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music1 night a week
TodayClosed11:00–00:00Opens in 20m 15s
BacklineTBC
BooksScottish folk · Acoustic · Rock

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Bailie Bar that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books scottish folk, acoustic and rock acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsFri
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
Scottish folkAcousticRock
Websitethebailiebar.com
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked30 Oct 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Bailie Bar

Stockbridge

Getting there

You will find The Bailie Bar at 2-4 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.

2-4 Saint Stephen Street,
Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AL

The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 6 of 7

The Bailie Bar publishes its opening times for 6 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

MonToday11:00–00:00
Tue11:00–00:00
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
SunNot listed

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Bailie 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 systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

About The Bailie Bar

Here is the story of The Bailie Bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh so far. It books scottish folk, acoustic and rock acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Bailie Bar is a grassroots music venue in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. It books Scottish folk, Acoustic, Rock; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Bailie has live music one night a week, every Friday from 10pm, with a rotating line-up of local singers and acoustic acts. Its site describes live bands and folk sessions covering Scottish folk, acoustic and rock, and says you can just walk in. The pub has stood on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge since the 1870s. It opened as the Grand Bar, became The Bailie in 1971, and grew in the 1980s by extending into the neighbouring cellars. There is a quiz on Tuesdays and three screens for live sport.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

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09 — Edinburgh league

Next 30 days

The Edinburgh league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#82
of 118
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01Backstage at The Green Hotel up3 9 gigs
02La Belle Angele down1 9 gigs
03PJ Molloys 8 gigs
04The Alhambra Theatre New 8 gigs
05Cabaret Voltaire 7 gigs
06Edinburgh Corn Exchange down4 7 gigs
07Liquid Room Edinburgh New 6 gigs
08The Usher Hall up1 6 gigs
09DreadnoughtRock down3 5 gigs
10The Caves New 5 gigs

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Stockbridge · Grassroots

The Bailie Bar

Stockbridge pub since the 1870s, with live bands and folk every Friday from 10pm

Venue at a glance The Bailie Bar · Edinburgh
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
1 night
Live music
Friper week
11:00
Open today
until 00:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Scottish folk
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 30 October 2026

The Bailie Bar — Quick Facts

Stockbridge pub since the 1870s, with live bands and folk every Friday from 10pm. Here are the key facts on The Bailie Bar at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekFri · from 22:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksScottish folk+2 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today11:00–00:00Opens in 20m 15s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Bailie Bar this week

Mon· today 11:00–00:00
Tue 11:00–00:00
Wed 11:00–00:00
Thu 11:00–00:00
Fri 11:00–01:00 Live music
Sat 11:00–01:00
Sun —

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Bailie 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 Bailie Bar

The Bailie Bar is a grassroots music venue in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Bailie Bar books Scottish folk, Acoustic, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Bailie has live music one night a week, every Friday from 10pm, with a rotating line-up of local singers and acoustic acts. Its site describes live bands and folk sessions covering Scottish folk, acoustic and rock, and says you can just walk in. The pub has stood on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge since the 1870s. It opened as the Grand Bar, became The Bailie in 1971, and grew in the 1980s by extending into the neighbouring cellars. There is a quiz on Tuesdays and three screens for live sport.

Playing The Bailie Bar: what to know

The Bailie Bar usually has live music on Fri, starting around 22:00. 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 Bailie 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 Bailie Bar usually has live music — typical start 22:00

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Find The Bailie Bar

You will find The Bailie Bar at 2-4 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.

Address2-4 Saint Stephen Street
AreaStockbridge, Edinburgh
PostcodeEH3 5AL
Getting there

The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Bailie Bar is in Stockbridge, Edinburgh — use EH3 5AL 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.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Edinburgh League

The Bailie Bar is #82 of 118 Edinburgh venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 ▲3 Backstage at The Green Hotel 9 gigs
  2. #2 ▼1 La Belle Angele 9 gigs
  3. #3 – PJ Molloys 8 gigs
  4. #4 NEW The Alhambra Theatre 8 gigs
  5. #5 – Cabaret Voltaire 7 gigs
  6. #6 ▼4 Edinburgh Corn Exchange 7 gigs
  7. #7 NEW Liquid Room Edinburgh 6 gigs
  8. #8 ▲1 The Usher Hall 6 gigs
  9. #9 ▼3 DreadnoughtRock 5 gigs
  10. #10 NEW The Caves 5 gigs

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Common Questions

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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Bailie Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Bailie 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 Bailie Bar books Scottish folk, Acoustic, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Bailie Bar has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Bailie Bar. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Bailie Bar. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
2-4 Saint Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Edinburgh vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH3 5AL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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We list 118 grassroots music venues in Edinburgh. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Bailie Bar: The Bongo Club, The Bothy, The Bowlers Rest, The Brasshouse, The Buccleuch Pub, The Canons' Gait, The Caves, The CISWO, Glenrothes, The Counting House (The Ballroom), The Dog House, The Duchess of Kirkcaldy, Backstage at The Green Hotel, La Belle Angele, PJ Molloys, The Alhambra Theatre, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Liquid Room Edinburgh, The Usher Hall and DreadnoughtRock.

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