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.
5. Tamsons
Reader's praised the bar for it's friendly staff with one describing the Easter Road pub as a 'fantastic old school bar friendly where you always feel well looked after even they make sure you get home safely. Can’t recommend highly enough.' Photo: Google
6. The Pear Tree
The Pear Tree has been a popular bar with locals for decades Photo: Third Party
7. The Grey Horse
This Grey Horse in Dalkeith Road was established back in 1893, with one resident describing it as 'the best community local by far' Photo: Google
8. Fox's Bar
Fox's Bar in Bonnington Road was recommended by our readers with one describing it as a 'cracking, friendly wee pub with a great darts team' | Google Maps