The 20 Edinburgh businesses which readers named as their favourites

Edinburgh is a city packed full of brilliant businesses - from pubs and restaurants to shops and cinemas.

We asked our readers about their favourite places in the city and, of course, many of its great businesses featured on the list.

Many gave a shout out to their favourite places to eat and drink in Edinburgh, with lots of great pubs, bars and restaurants having been mentioned.

Scroll through our gallery to see 20 of our readers’ favourite businesses in Edinburgh.

17. The Witchery

The Witchery restaurant and hotel on Castlehill is another favourite of both residents and visitors alike. | Google Maps

The Halfway House pub on Fleshmarket Close was named as one of our readers' favourite pubs in the city. | Google Maps

The Captain's Bar, in South College Street, was praised by our readers for being a great place to listen to Scottish folk music. | Google Maps

Our readers also gave a shout out to The Jazz Bar, which they said was one of their favourite places in Edinburgh. | Google Maps