According to the weather experts, locals can expect highs of 20C on Saturday, and plenty of bright sunshine. Fingers-crossed they’re right, as there are few things locals enjoy more than heading out to one of the city’s many amazing beer gardens.
Deciding where to go is often the hardest part, so we asked our readers to tell us their favourite pub beer gardens in Edinburgh. We got plenty of responses, with recommendations ranging from traditional pubs to stylish cocktail gardens.
If you fancy heading out for al fresco drinks, have a look through our photo gallery to see 17 great Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.
5. Foresters Guild
Foresters Guild, on Portobello High Street, has super-cosy beach-style huts in its beer garden that are perfect for a quiet pint and a chat with friends. This popular pub also has seating to the front where you can catch some rays on sunny days. Photo: Third Party
6. The Outhouse
Tucked away on Broughton Street Lane, The Outhouse is still something of a 'hidden gem' boasting one of the best beer gardens in Edinburgh city centre. Photo: Third Party
7. The Torfin
Cosy up next to a chiminea and enjoy drinks and some tasty pub grub in The Torfin's secret garden. You can find this pub in St Johns Road, Corstorphine. Photo: The Torfin
8. Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room
A real ‘hidden gem’, it’s fair to say many locals don't even know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room, despite it being just a stone’s throw from the city centre. Photo: Third Party