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About Regent Bar
Regent Bar is a gay bar in Edinburgh on Montrose Terrace, open daily in the evenings only. Fourteen taps pour lagers, ales and ciders, including three cask ales and a cask cider, and the bar has no cocktails. Wine, spirits, coffee and tea cover other tastes, and Scottish mead is on the drinks list. The bar has no kitchen, so bowls of hot salted popcorn are the snack on offer. Sofas fill the room, and background music plays at a low level so friends can talk. Games are available for groups to play, and straight guests are welcome alongside the LGBT+ crowd. Entry is for adults only, and dogs are not allowed.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention popcorn and snacks, LGBTQ friendly pub, local beer selection and Scottish mead.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention popcorn and snacks, LGBTQ friendly pub, local beer selection and Scottish mead.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff, with the bartenders and owners described as welcoming, and several mention feeling at home as a trans or LGBT+ visitor. The relaxed, cozy atmosphere comes close behind, with diners calling it calm, chill, and good for conversation, and a few note the games on hand. Drinks draw steady praise too: one reviewer loved a local beer, another tried a Scottish mead, and others mention a large choice and a great selection of beers. Small snacks come up repeatedly, including hot salted popcorn, olives, and pickles, and one reviewer notes the bar does not serve food. Several describe it as a neighborhood pub with local patrons, both gay and straight, though one says it sits a bit of a trek from the touristy area. One visitor came back every night during a three-day stay in Edinburgh, and another says the bar won them over after a single visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff, with the bartenders and owners described as welcoming, and several mention feeling at home as a trans or LGBT+ visitor. The relaxed, cozy atmosphere comes close behind, with diners calling it calm, chill, and good for conversation, and a few note the games on hand. Drinks draw steady praise too: one reviewer loved a local beer, another tried a Scottish mead, and others mention a large choice and a great selection of beers. Small snacks come up repeatedly, including hot salted popcorn, olives, and pickles, and one reviewer notes the bar does not serve food. Several describe it as a neighborhood pub with local patrons, both gay and straight, though one says it sits a bit of a trek from the touristy area. One visitor came back every night during a three-day stay in Edinburgh, and another says the bar won them over after a single visit.
Featured reviews
- Gaïa
“Absolute gem! Welcoming people, large choice of drinks, and yummy snacks. I tried their Scottish mead for the experience, with a big bowl of hot fresh salted pop corn, all of it for 10£!”
- Yuri Andrade
“A very beautiful LGBT pub, relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff and patrons alike. I couldn’t recommend more. Loved all my visits there. :)”
- Rob Easter
“If you are looking for a LGBTQ friendly bar that is more of a pub experience this is your place. The night we went it was super chill. You can have a conversation and they even have games for you to play. Definitely a laid back experience.”
- T W
“Cozy neighborhood pub with very friendly staff. They play great music and the overall atmosphere was calm and welcoming. A bit of a trek from touristy area so this makes the pub a little inclusive gem with local patrons, both gay and straight people.”
- Deepak Rathore
“Went this pub for the very first time today and it exceeded all expectations. The place is beautifully maintained—clean, comfortable, and inviting. The service was fantastic and the overall experience was simply amazing. A great spot I’ll happily return to!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Comfortable sofas, quirky decor and relaxed ambience make The Regent a welcoming and comfortable LGBT+ space, though of course we are "straight-friendly". A large range of local and international lagers, ales & ciders are available from our 14 taps, including 3 cask ales and a cask cider. Wine, spirits, coffees, teas & soft drinks are of course available. We must admit that we haven't ventured into the world of cocktails! We play a huge range of background music in the bar; you may hear The Beatles, Frank Zappa, Abba or Dvorak. Music levels are kept low so that people can chat easily with friends. There have been a few changes since COVID - we no longer serve food - young people under 18 years old are not allowed - we do not allow dogs.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Bar games
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Beer
- Free water refills
- Spirits
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Offerings· 2
- Alcohol
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
Location
Bars near Regent Bar
- The Mash Tun4.28350.3 miWheelchair accessible
sports on large tvs, burgers, sticky toffee pudding
- 0.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
gluten free beer, beer garden, quiz night
- Tolbooth Tavern4.53,0610.5 mi
haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky selection, historic haunted building
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent BarReservations · Wi-Fi · Takeout | 4.7456 | — | £10–20 | popcorn and snacks, LGBTQ friendly pub, local beer selection |
| The Mash TunWheelchair accessible | 4.2835 | 0.3 mi | — | sports on large tvs, burgers, sticky toffee pudding |
| Bellfield Brewery - Taproom & Beer GardenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8650 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | gluten free beer, beer garden, quiz night |
| Tolbooth Tavern | 4.53,061 | 0.5 mi | — | haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky selection, historic haunted building |
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