{"id":12782,"date":"2026-06-26T12:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/?post_type=venue&#038;p=12782"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:27:05","slug":"cc-blooms-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/venue\/cc-blooms-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"CC Blooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CC Blooms \u2013 LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant &amp; Nightclub in Edinburgh<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A landmark of Edinburgh&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community since 1994, CC Blooms has earned its reputation as one of Scotland&#8217;s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. Located in the heart of Edinburgh&#8217;s Pink Triangle, just moments from the Edinburgh Playhouse, the venue combines a welcoming restaurant, lively cocktail bar, and vibrant late-night nightclub under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open seven days a week, CC Blooms offers something for every occasion, from relaxed brunches and pre-theatre dining to unforgettable nights on one of the city&#8217;s most inclusive dance floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bar, Restaurant &amp; Nightlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By day, CC Blooms serves a varied menu of freshly prepared food alongside cocktails, wines, beers, and premium spirits, making it a popular destination for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As evening arrives, the venue transforms into one of Edinburgh&#8217;s best-loved nightlife destinations, featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live drag performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident and guest DJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly cabaret shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themed party nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekend entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late-night dancing until 3am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re visiting for drinks with friends or celebrating a special occasion, CC Blooms delivers a welcoming atmosphere throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Home for Edinburgh&#8217;s LGBTQ+ Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than three decades, CC Blooms has played an important role in Edinburgh&#8217;s LGBTQ+ scene, creating an inclusive space where everyone is welcome regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The venue has supported countless performers over the years and is recognised as an important platform for Scottish drag talent, with many well-known artists having performed on its stage before achieving wider success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entertainment Every Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entertainment is at the heart of the CC Blooms experience. Guests can enjoy an exciting calendar of events including regular drag shows, cabaret performances, DJ sets, themed parties, and the venue&#8217;s legendary Sunday evening cabaret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an energetic atmosphere and friendly crowd, every visit offers something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food &amp; Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside its renowned nightlife, CC Blooms serves a wide selection of food and drinks throughout the day, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening dining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocktails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft beers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wines and spirits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium drinks selections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its central location also makes it an excellent choice for pre-theatre dining before performances at the nearby Edinburgh Playhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CC Blooms<br>23\u201324 Greenside Place<br>Edinburgh<br>EH1 3AA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining great food, outstanding entertainment, and one of the friendliest atmospheres in the city, CC Blooms continues to be one of Edinburgh&#8217;s most popular LGBTQ+ venues for locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit CC Blooms Edinburgh, an iconic LGBTQ+ bar, restaurant, and nightclub offering drag shows, DJs, dining, cocktails, and late-night entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"venuecat":[351],"venue_tags":[],"location":[422],"class_list":["post-12782","venue","type-venue","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","venuecat-lgbtq-queer-venues","location-edinburgh"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12782"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12782\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12784,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/12782\/revisions\/12784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"venuecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venuecat?post=12782"},{"taxonomy":"venue_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_tags?post=12782"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/groupfun.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=12782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}