Captain's Bar, Edinburgh, Scotland
Folk Music
Folk music in Scotland. Welcome to Captain's Bar. We are a wee historic bar in South College Street Edinburgh, Scotland. The location is in the old town, close to the museum of Scotland and the Festival theatre.
Draught beers, Scottish malt whisky, wine and spirits
Music Is there Music? Yes there is music! Gentle, unamplified folk music. Be prepared to listen and engage with us.
Step into the historic and atmospheric Captain's bar, where local folk musicians meet, seated in the bar, for tunes and songs. Join us to enjoy the truly original and intimate experience of being close to singers and musicians who are unamplified and authentically telling their story. Contemporary and traditional songs are encouraged and visiting musicians are welcomed. Captain's is steeped in history and has been a bar for almost two hundred years. Please do visit.


Opening Hours
Open every day
14:00 to 01:00
Saturday 13:00 to 01:00
No under 18's
MUSIC Yes! Most of the time. Come along!




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