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.
13. Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn, on West Granton Road, Granton, has a "sensational" pub garden according to locals, with rustic decor and good craic. Photo: The Anchor Inn
14. The Sheep Heid Inn
Edinburgh’s historic Sheep Heid Inn has a beer garden which also comes highly recommended. Found in The Causeway, Duddingston, you can enjoy a rewarding pint after scaling nearby Arthur's Seat. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
15. Rose Street Garden
Rose Street Garden is a cool courtyard where you can sip delicious cocktails and a bite to eat behind the stunning Dome. Line of Duty's Martin Compston is among the famous faces spotted here. Photo: Play Media Group
16. Staggs
Also known as the Volunteer Arms, Staggs Bar in North High Street, Musselburgh, has been run by the same family since 1858. It won Scotland and Northern Ireland CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2018. Photo: Gordon Fraser