The Wee Red Bar

UPDATE: I held my 50th here in February 2025 - met with the bar manager, Colvin, who was super helpful at helping me arrange furntiture (and advising how to ensure the accessible parking would be open) so we could make it as easy as possible for everyone to move about. And I'm pleased to say there are now automatic doors leading to the accessible loos (since my original review) - so I'm updating it to a 5-star. Thanks Wee Red Bar! My pal's band played here - he was very passionate that this the only venue his band wants to play in because it is accessible. The Wee Red Bar is both wee and also red! It is part of Edinburgh University's College of Art. There was a ramp leading up to the bar. An automatic door opens to let you in. No stairs in the venue. The stage area is also on the one level.of floor. A previous review says there is no accessible toilet but after a quick chat with the friendly bouncer I found one just down the hallway toward the Hunter Building. It is up a bit of a slope and the doors do not automatically open. The doors are a bit heavy and as they are at the top of sloping floor this could present a problem if you don't have someone to help. The accessible toilet was clean and had grab rails. I like the vibe of the Wee Red Bar with its old gig posters on the walls. I have always found the staff to be friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced, although the selection is quite small. Food isn't served here. There are not many places to sit and I am pretty sure the only seating is on stools at high tables.

A good venue to visit to see bands or for a club night, set across one level with no steep areas, tabled seating available, along with a cheap bar, and moderately sized dance floor area, however the venue is compact and can very busy at times, namely the weekend.