The Three Sisters

What to expect

The bar has a beer hall feel and a large courtyard beer garden tucked below the tall buildings of the Cowgate, which is the draw on a dry evening. A big screen shows popular events, and it runs a varied programme during the Fringe. On a warm Festival evening the courtyard is one of the busiest outdoor drinking spots in the Old Town.

Match days

Rugby is a speciality: the bar promotes itself as the place to watch the Six Nations if you are not at Murrayfield, and shows the fixtures on the big screens. Expect it to be busy and loud when Scotland play, so arrive early for a spot near a screen. Big tournament fixtures in other sports are also shown on the screens.

Groups and nights out

The Three Sisters actively caters for stag and hen parties and student groups, so it suits a crowd more than a couple looking for a quiet drink. St Giles' Cathedral and the Royal Mile are a short climb up the closes, and the National Museum of Scotland is around the corner on Chambers Street. The Cowgate stays busy late into the night, so this is a better fit for a night out than an early dinner.

Highlights

• Large courtyard beer garden
• Big-screen sport, especially Six Nations rugby
• Busy Fringe programme
• Caters for stag and hen groups

Good to know

• Expect big crowds on rugby international days.
• Check the bar's Facebook page for special events and fixtures.

Frequently asked questions