It's the weekend and the sun is shining on Edinburgh, with blue skies and highs of 17C.
This being so, plenty of locals will be heading for a pub beer garden to catch some rays and enjoy a cold drink or two.
From trendy city centre hot spots, to award-winning bars, and hidden gems, there are plenty of amazing outdoor drinking spots in the Capital.
Before heading out for al fresco drinkies, have a scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 of Edinburgh's best beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.

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With the sun shining, Edinburgh locals will be heading for one of the city's many amazing beer gardens. | Pixabay

1. The Outhouse
Located on Broughton Street Lane, The Outhouse remains something of a 'hidden gem' boasting one of the best beer gardens in Edinburgh. Photo: Third Party

2. The Torfin
Enjoy drinks and some tasty food in The Torfin's secret garden. Find this pub in St Johns Road, Corstorphine. Photo: The Torfin

3. The Scottie
Situated on Northfield Broadway, The Scottie is a friendly local pub with great food and drinks. This boozer also boasts a decent-sized beer garden - and it doesn't take long to fill up on sunny days. Photo: Third Party

4. Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room
A genuine ‘hidden gem’, many locals don't even know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room. Photo: Third Party


