What are the opening hours for Backbeat Records?

Backbeat Records lists these hours on Google — Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday: 10 AM to 5:15 PM; Friday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change, so confirm with the venue before travelling.

Where is Backbeat Records?

Backbeat Records is a record shop in Southside, Edinburgh, at 31 E Crosscauseway, Edinburgh EH8 9HE, United Kingdom.

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A record shop in Southsidespace to settle with work or a book and return visits

Record shops · Southside

Backbeat Records

The strongest review pattern for this Southside record shop is space to settle with work or a book and return visits, over 78 written reviews (averaging about 3.8/5). A useful starting point; confirm the current details before you set off.

Went in looking for records from my favourite band and had a lovely experience at this place!

Return / ritual · Google review · 5★

What it is

A record shop in Southside Record shops

Why it may suit

space to settle with work or a book and return visits 78 written reviews (averaging about 3.8/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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reading, laptop, or notebook time
repeat-visit energy
warm-service stops

Good to know

warm, attentive service
a strong repeat-visit following
room to settle with a laptop or a book

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Browse slowly I want a place where wandering, discovery, and time are part of the point. A calm evening I want an evening place that feels low-stress rather than loud or performative.

Moments this may suit

Go alone without feeling awkward I want somewhere that seems kind to solitary visits. A rainy day place I want somewhere that can hold a slow, damp Edinburgh afternoon. A low-pressure first date I want somewhere that gives people something to do besides perform. Still feels local I want places whose reviews suggest local attachment rather than pure visitor churn. Cosy winter places I want somewhere warm, low-friction, and useful when the day is dark or cold. Summer wandering I want a loose Edinburgh day with places to browse, pause, eat, or reset. Solo afternoon I want an afternoon on my own that still has shape. Friends visiting I want to show people Edinburgh without defaulting to the obvious list.

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Practical details

Address

31 E Crosscauseway, Edinburgh EH8 9HE, United Kingdom

Postcode

EH8 9HE

Phone

+44 7949 735057

Listed opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews checked

Google rating: 4 from 114 Google reviews
Review notes: 78 written reviews in a 100-review check

Why it might suit

Use this for browsing, discovery, and possible staff-led music recommendations. The review pattern points to warm service and return visits.

Staff warmth: 18 review mentions
Return / ritual: 7 review mentions
Work / reading friendly: 2 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 78 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

Current depth: Useful review evidence

Caution: Evidence signals are a first-pass reading of the review set. Current opening, accessibility, menu, dietary, and booking details still need direct confirmation.

In reviewers' words

Verbatim quotes from public Google reviews, chosen to show the patterns above. Always confirm current details directly with the venue.

The owner is very friendly and professional.

Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 6 Mar 2026

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 18

Return / ritual 7

Work / reading friendly 2

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