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

5. The Pear Tree
Located in Newington, the Pear Tree's famous beer garden has a big screen for live sports, and is known for hosting barbecues and live music. This place gets packed to the rafters when the sun is out. Photo: Third Party

6. The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters. located in the bustling Cowgate, has a lively atmosphere and the perfect beer garden for watching live sports. With its big projector screen, picnic benches, and hanging blossoms, you can soak some rays in this courtyard while enjoying a cold drink or three. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

7. Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn, on West Granton Road, has a "sensational" pub garden according to locals, with rustic decor and good craic. Photo: The Anchor Inn

8. The Balerno Inn
The Balerno Inn, near the stunning Pentland Hills in Balerno. Its beer garden has a children's play area and there's heating blankets, and even outdoor bothies if it gets chilly. Photo: The Balerno Inn


