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About Edinburgh Picture House
Edinburgh Picture House sits at the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, a venue with a storied past and a present as part of The Caley Picture House pub. Located at 31 Lothian Road, this address has hosted cinema, live music, and now a reimagined pub space since its 2016 refurbishment. Whether you’re tracing its cinema heritage or enjoying a modern pint in a historic setting, we’ve got you covered with essential venue details, accessibility, and nearby stays and bites to complete your visit.
Parking can be convenient with nearby public car parks, and Edinburgh’s city center transit makes reaching the venue straightforward. For a comfortable stay or a reliable meal nearby, explore our recommended hotels and restaurants from trusted partners. Reserve your tickets with ease through our simple, no-fuss process—like having a friend in the business who’s got you covered.
Historical notes aside, Edinburgh Picture House remains a landmark in Edinburgh’s live-music timeline. The original cinema auditorium seating for 900 grew to about 1,900 in 1928, and the venue operated as a music site with a notable capacity around 1,500 before its 2013 closure and 2016 refurbishment into The Caley Picture House pub. Today, guests can enjoy the space’s rich legacy while exploring nearby lodging and dining options. When planning your visit, consider transit options from Lothian Road/UshER Hall and Princes Street tram/bus stops, plus parking at nearby city-center car parks such as St Andrew’s Car Park on Duke Street. If you’re after a curated list of hotels and dining, our recommended affiliate partners provide trusted options for a comfortable stay and quality meals close to the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ.
- Current use: The Caley Picture House, a JD Wetherspoon pub (opened December 2016).
- Original capacity: Caley Picture House cinema auditorium originally seated 900; enlarged to about 1,900 in 1928.
- Historical capacity as live venue: 1,500 (as Edinburgh Picture House/HMV Picture House) with a balcony bar (various sources cite roughly 1,500).
- Notable events: Pink Floyd (1971); Wishbone Ash (1971); Idlewild, Jarvis Cocker, Travis (reopening 2008 era); among others in its music-venue history.
- Closure/renaming: Closed as a music venue in 2013; refurbed and reopened as The Caley Picture House pub in 2016.
- Parking: No dedicated on-site parking; closest options include public car parks (e.g., St Andrew’s Car Park on Duke Street) and nearby city-centre parking.
- Transit: Located on Lothian Road in Edinburgh West End; nearby public transit stops include Lothian Road/UshER Hall area and Princes Street tram/bus stops.
- Nearby hotels: Nearby accommodations include Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, The Caledonian (Waldorf Astoria), Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh Address Apartments, etc.