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Golden Hour at The Queen's Hall

Time your visit for the late afternoon glow, grab a quick bite, and settle into the neo-classical acoustics of The Queen's Hall just as the light fades.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:25

    Sandy Bells

    Pick up a drink at Sandy Bells. This pub is frequented by medical students and features live folk music every night, setting a lively tone before the evening settles in.

  2. 15:50

    The Queen's Hall

    Walk to The Queen's Hall. This neo-classical building was originally a chapel in 1824 before becoming a concert hall in 1979. Find a seat inside the 900-capacity performance space.

  3. 16:10

    The Queen's Hall

    Enjoy the sunset view from the venue. As the sun sets toward the SW at 16:10, the golden light fills the room, highlighting the architectural details of the converted chapel.

  4. 16:55

    The Pear Tree

    End the evening at The Pear Tree. This student-favorite pub has a large beer garden and an outdoor big screen for TV sports, perfect for unwinding after the concert.

Local tip

Sandy Bells and The Pear Tree are both open late. Check the route if you need to navigate between these spots after dark.

Check before you go

  • Sandy Bells is open Mo-Sa 12:00-01:00 and Su 12:30-24:00.
  • The Pear Tree is open Mo-Su 12:00-01:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Edinburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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