

Best pubs in Edinburgh: The 19 best Edinburgh pubs to visit, as chosen by our readers
Edinburgh has its fair share of incredible pubs. For hundreds of years they have been filled with the life of the city, bustling with conversation, the aroma of beer and comforting pub food.
We asked readers on our Facebook page their favourite pubs in Edinburgh – here’s what they said.

1. The Mitre
The Mitre is a traditional bar which can be found on the world famous Royal Mile. Photo: Google

2. Sheep Heid
The Sheep Heid inn, found in The Causeway, Duddingston, is one of Edinburgh's oldest surviving watering holes, dating back to 1360. Photo: Greg Macvean

3. Iona Bar
This saloon bar in Easter Road "always has friendly local banter," said a reader, "best bar in Easter Road, and always will be". Photo: Greg Macvean

4. The Bailie
The Bailie is a much-loved basement bar in Stephen Street, Stockbridge. Photo: The Bailie