A multi-room basement club on George Street known for Scotland's only full LED room and a large outdoor garden. Premium table bookings come with queue jump and table service in private areas, making it Edinburgh's go-to for a booked table.
Why Not sets table minimums per night and per event rather than publishing a price list. Message us with your date and group size and we'll get the current minimum from the venue.
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and budget. We check availability with Why Not, confirm your table and minimum spend in writing, and send you the arrival details.
Why Not is in New Town / George Street, Edinburgh, at 14 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PF.
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 10:30pm–3am. Schedules change for holidays and events, so check your date with us.
No. VIPListed doesn't charge you a booking fee; you pay the venue's minimum spend on the night.
Why Not is one of 2 VIP clubs we book in Edinburgh. Clubs here are busiest on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Check your date with us, as holiday and event weekends change opening nights. See the Edinburgh VIP guide for every club, event and price in one place.
| Club | Area | Music | Tables from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Not (this club) | New Town / George Street | Chart, party, R&B (themed nights) | On request |
| Shanghai | New Town / George Street | R&B, hip hop, Afrobeats | £70 |
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