Workers of Edinburgh unite!

With its motto “where modern workers go to socialize,” the ACME Workers’ Club is the perfect place to hang in Edinburgh if you’re hankering for some quality burlesque, a pint, and the possibility of winning a frozen chicken or two. Held monthly in the RAF Club (for you Americans, think of a VFW hall) in the city’s New Town, the happening attracts a diverse hipster set and those that appreciate good, cheap food mixed with vaudeville-style entertainment. Last night I went there for the first time for a colleague’s leaving-do and was charmed by the friendly atmosphere and rolicking mix of post-war sauciness and sleaze-rock chic. The AWC re-interprets the working man’s club through post-postmodern cat’s-eye glasses and dishes up comedians, magic acts, and cabaret shows with neeps ‘n tatties on the side. One of the upstairs rooms was rented out for the evening and offered retro clothing and old-school confections for sale. Downstairs you can play bingo and swap stories with your elders while listening to the sweet sounds of the Andrews Sisters in the RAF bar. Be sure to enter the nightly raffle and a chance to win a frozen chicken! I’d didn’t need to win to have a terrific time. Better luck next month perhaps.