Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Whistle Binkie's
Whistle Binkie's is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 386. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
Whistle Binkies is an Edinburgh institution buried in the vaults under South Bridge in the Old Town (EH1 1LL), providing quality live music for the city seven nights a week. Up to four live bands play per night midweek, rising to as many as six acts on Fridays and Saturdays. It runs the longest-running open mic night in Edinburgh — hosted by Chris Buckley of The Moanin' Bones — with a showcase band from 8pm, open mic from 9pm (sign-up from 8pm), and a Monday jam session after the open mic. Entry is free Sunday to Thursday, with a small charge after midnight at weekends. The bar holds a late licence to 3am every night, with a full backline and house PA in the intimate basement room. Both originals and covers are welcome.
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Nights Whistle Binkie's usually has live music — typical start 20:00
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4-6 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Edinburgh venues and filter by backline.
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Whistle Binkie's has a standing capacity of approximately 386, classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
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4-6 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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