Food and drink

Drinks and snacks are available at most venues. Some venue bars and cafés also offer hot food.

Venue bars and cafés

C viva - Viva bar, the Cellar, and restaurant options at Baba and the Garden

The popular festival bar in our newest venues serves food and drink until late, including signature cocktails. The perfect place for pre-show discussions and post-show analysis. Restaurant dining options also available at Baba and The Garden.

C aquila - Roman Eagle Bar

Atmospheric Festival bar on the Royal Mile opposite the International Festival Hub. Ideally suited if you need to grab a drink and snack between shows at C aquila, C cubed, or C at Makars' Court, or if you're near the Royal Mile. For food on the go, we recommend the The Little Inn coffee shop next door, and for sit-down food, the Deacon's House Café at C cubed, Brodie's Close, just along the Lawnmarket.

C cubed - Deacon's House Café

Atmospheric 400‐year old building with a very distinguished history. Venue bar serving pre-show drinks on first floor. On the ground floor of the venue, the Deacon’s House Café offers Scottish cuisine during the day and early evening, with courtyard and indoor tables.

C south - Terrace Bistro

Soak up the sun in the peaceful gardens at St Peter’s. A Festival oasis offering tasty hot and cold food and thirst-quenching drinks in the heart of the main Fringe accommodation area. Signature summer drinks include Aperol Spritz, Kir Royale and Pimm's. Our Festival Gin Bar features hand-picked Gins from around the world.

C at SESH Hairdressing

Box office and bar open 20 minutes prior to performance.


Drinks from our bars can be taken into the performance space. We ask patrons to refrain from eating during the performance, unless food is served as part of the show.

Free wifi is offered at all our venue bars subject to availability.

Please note that food and drink offerings at the venues can vary from year to year and during the Festival, and the information provided is for guidance only. Service is provided by independent caterers and is subject to availability.