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Hogmanay in Edinburgh: A VIP Old Town Pub Crawl and Secret Midnight Countdown
A bundled, five-hour New Year’s Eve pub crawl through Edinburgh’s Old Town with VIP entry to six venues, free drinks and a secret midnight party—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Hogmanay in Edinburgh: A VIP Old Town Pub Crawl and Secret Midnight Countdown.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh’s Old Town on an organized pub crawl that packages VIP access to six lively venues, complimentary drinks and a surprise midnight countdown at a secret party location—everything consolidated into a single ticket so you can focus on the night rather than queues or overspending.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Six venues with VIP access and free drinks
The event gives ticket-holders priority entry and complimentary drinks across six New Year’s Eve venues, keeping the logistics simple on the busiest night of the year.
A pub crawl through Edinburgh’s Old Town
The night routes participants through the historic streets of the Old Town, moving between a curated sequence of bars and clubs as part of the organized crawl.
A secret midnight countdown party
The pub crawl culminates in a midnight countdown at a secret party location, a planned highlight included in the single-ticket experience.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Expect a tightly scheduled five-hour evening of movement and atmosphere: a meeting point in the city, a guided flow through multiple licensed venues with VIP entry and complimentary drinks, and a final transfer to a secret spot for a midnight countdown—an all-in-one Hogmanay experience designed to remove the usual hassles of New Year’s Eve.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this night suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The organized Hogmanay event runs for 5 hours.
Starts at Bar 50, 50 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NE.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (no photocopies or student/non-government cards). Wear comfortable footwear—you will be on your feet and it will be busy with very little opportunity to sit.
Do not attend in flipflops, sports shirts or tracksuits; venues will refuse entry for inappropriate dress.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet to start the pub crawl?
The meeting point is Bar 50 at 50 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NE.
How long does the Hogmanay event last?
The organized pub crawl runs for 5 hours.
What does the ticket include?
The ticket bundles VIP access to six New Year’s Eve venues, free drinks at participating venues and a midnight countdown at a secret party location.
What should I bring with me?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (no photocopies, student cards or non-government ID) and wear comfortable footwear—there will be little chance to sit.
Are there dress restrictions?
Yes. Do not come in flipflops, sports shirts or tracksuits — venues will refuse entry for inappropriate dress.
Is this event suitable for people under 18?
The headline context indicates the event is 18+.