11 of the best bars in Edinburgh which are well worth a visit according to our readers

We asked Evening News readers to name their favorite bars in Edinburgh.

More than 100 people got in touch, with the majority of readers recommending bars that have been in the capital for decades. The unofficial Evening News list includes bars from around the city including Bruntsfield, Leith, Gorgie and Newington.

Scroll through our photo gallery below to see Edinburgh’s best bars according to our readers.

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