Cool Places
Under the Stairs
3a Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD
A bohemian venue that remains a bit of a lo-fi secret among students and chilled-out clubbers: the rough stone walls, low ceiling and retro furniture border on the nondescript, but wander down the stairs after dark and you'll find a place that thrives as a pre-club hang-out, with its own DJs and some worthwhile food that includes sharing platters served till 1am.
