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Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

Address: 36 Blair Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QR

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Compliment discopig (15-07-2008) 3

Great house music but can get too hot since the dancefloor is downstairs. Loud and in-your-face its filled with high-spirited revelry. Drug-friendly to a degree, it’s not one for those of you looking for chart-toppers.

Expensive, but it stays open until 5am during the festival

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Compliment princess8scarlett (17-06-2008) 4

this place is the bomb! easy to get to and from without running the gauntlet of grassmarket/lothian road, thoughful layout, and discreet booths hidden away at the back that make you feel like you’ve discovered a portal to a new world….or maybe thats just me..anyway, the dance floors are fab, the bars are fairly well staffed/stocked, and lets face it on a weekend there aren’t many options under a tenner, so whats the problem?the only thing i’d say is avoid going too late on a drum and bass/techno night as all the boys with their tops off and the ceiling dripping afore mentioned boys sweat on your recently designed hairdo might not put you in the party mood!

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Compliment Giffordonian (25-12-2007) 4

Cabaret Voltaire - Cab Vol - is a popular and rather cool nightclub in the city. Renowned for drum and bass, electro and house music, it attracts a good bunch of DJ's and a crowd passionate for dancing and having a wild time.

I first went here during the Edinburgh festival one summer and it cost me £10 to get in and something similar for two drinks. Yet, somehow, I felt able to justify it all to people as it's the kind of place where you have a really good time. The music is sweet and the people are cool. A pretty desirable combination in a city nightclub. Check it out.

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Compliment Lil (27-11-2007) 5

Quenching the music thirst of the Edinburgh hip kids, Cabaret Voltaire brings you gigs and club nights from straight across the spectrum. Definitely one of Scotland’s premier music venues and with its cave-like interior together with the fun and funky bar crew and swish new middle bar with sunken tables you sit on the crest of good times in the making.
Tuesdays and Wednesday are the most popular club nights with students pouring in for cheap bevies (starting at £1.50), even cheaper thrills and the chance to show off their new electric blue ankle boots.

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Compliment guy (15-11-2007) 4

Not much cabaret, and certainly not the sort of place you'd see Voltaire in, but the cabvol's got a pretty good CV regardless.

From Roots Manuva through Jackson and his Computer Band to all sorts of delectable beats, there've been some fairly stomping nights held here over the past few years.

Personally i just love the massive stone-vaulted ceilings throughout, and the fact that there's a great stage for live acts. what more do you want? decent drinks at decent prices? Done.

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Compliment jcb (11-11-2007) 3

If lurking in caves is your bag, then you should feel right at home in Cabaret Voltaire.

This nightclub is quite striking as it is situated deep under the Edinburgh Old Town in a series of underground caves.

The locations certainly enhances the experience as the club nights aren't that exciting at the moment. The last two times I've been the music has been a bit too "dancey" for my liking. However, Edinburgh has long needed better nightclubs and I welcome "Cab Vol" if only to spice up Auld Reekie's nightlife. If there more places like this then Edinburgh would have far more of an "edgy" scene and would be a little less "stuck up" (for want of a better phrase!)

The drinks aren't too expensive and the staff are quite trendy and friendly.

This is definitely the place to be seen at and will probably get better with age! However, don't get here before at least 11 as it will be DEAD!

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Compliment road_tripper (07-11-2007) 4

Cab Volt has showcased perhaps some of the best drum n bass I've ever seen. There was even a live act that played there once and was just amazing to watch. Some of the finest MCing as well. There's generally electro tech happening in the other room.

The new sick day is Wednesday as Tuesday nights are definitely choice - but it can get mega crowded from midnight onwards. Just one thing, watch that you're being charged the right price for drinks as I've noticed some big 'discrepancies' between the two bars. Also, can have a pretty hefty door charge on the weekends (£10 sometimes).

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Compliment chris_guitar86 (04-11-2007) 4

'Cab Vol' as most people call it is an awesome place to go for a break from pop and rock that you get in most edinburgh clubs. Tuesday and Wednesday are good nights to go, and one piece of advice is to go quite late - it's pretty quiet until later on. The place has a distinct underground feel, and plays hectic drum&bass so loud that it rattles your bones, which is great fun if you're game! Several rooms, strict security and a good range of bottled beer (e.g. tiger beers) to get you ready to rip up the dancefloor.

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Compliment lilmizfriz (17-10-2007) 5

I can still remember the first moment I walked into Cabaret Voltaire. I've still not got over it - I just had to dance! Having had my experience confined to horrible cheese music, R&B clubs (yuck!) or rock clubs, the latter of which are definitely more for moshing, this moment was a coming of age. Edinburgh's most reliably good club - especially on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There are often drinks promos, and two different music style rooms on busy nights. Cabaret Voltaire is also one of Edinburgh's most popular live music venues - this usually happens earlier in the evening, then the club starts later on. Top tips: - don't carry anything silly in your bag, they WILL search it, and thoroughly. - Go after midnight, there's just no point earlier.

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Compliment millybroadbent (29-08-2007) 3

Situated outside the main centre in Cowgate - lively and buzzy part of Edinburgh and perhaps not as smart as the centre. Really cool. CV is the Ibiza of Edinburgh and has some great club nights.

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