Sitting in the heart of the Cowgate, The Three Sisters is an establishment recognised worldwide. Offering live entertainment, sport and endless options of food and drink, there is something for everyone. The venue has recently undergone through a huge transformation especially within the main bar.
Originally a tailors’ guild, the history of The Three Sisters is colourful and varied, housing first a tailors, then a courthouse, and later a brewery. But most importantly, in 1733, the venue transformed into a playhouse run by the three McKinnon sisters: Maggie, Cath, and Kitty.
The venue attracted bustling crowds and the best entertainment around, headlined by the sisters themselves. Their talent and beauty drew patrons from across Edinburgh and beyond—until the city council shut the venue down and implemented a prohibition order.
Not to let this get in the way of a good time, The Three Sisters continued to trade illegally, inviting patrons into the back chamber to enjoy wild nights of drinking and entertainment.
Following multiple closures, the sisters were finally found guilty of orchestrating these unlawful lock-ins and were sentenced to execution in the nearest Grassmarket.
Fittingly, it was decided that their bodies would be taken back to the very chamber where the sisters once hosted their late-night performances and were locked away, never to be seen again.
Today, we celebrate the passion and tenacity of the three McKinnon sisters and continue to showcase the best entertainment throughout our venue for your enjoyment.
Maggie, Cath, and Kitty—we raise a glass to you.
10% Sign Up Offer
Available Monday to Thursday only on tables of up to six people dining from main/a la carte menu only. Offer subject to availability and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Management withhold the right to remove the offer at any time and can only be redeemed once. Booking in advance recommended to guarantee offer can be redeemed. Show this email to your server to redeem offer. Not available throughout November & December.
Birthday Offer
Enjoy a complimentary main course valid for one month following the date of your birthday. One complimentary main course is only valid when this email is presented in venue. Only one complimentary main course per booking when another main meal is purchased. Cheapest main course will be complimentary. Valid only with photographic ID showing date of birth. Pre-booking advised to guarantee offer can be used. Management reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion including Festive menus.
