These days, trendy style bars seem to be opening across Auld Reekie every other week – so it's good to know plenty of traditional ‘old-man’ pubs have survived through gentrification.
Of course, we have lost a fair few fabulous old boozers down the decades – but that’s even more reason to cherish the ones that remain.
Scroll through our picture gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last standing ‘proper’ old man pubs – and please let us know your own favourites in the comments section.
17. The Silver Wing
Address:2 Parkhead Gardens, Edinburgh, EH11 4SQ Photo: Google Street View
18. The Anchor Inn
Address: 112 W Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1PF. Photo: Google Street View
19. Broadfields Bar
Address: 96-98 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh, EH8 7RU. Photo: Third Party
20. Athletic Arms (Diggers)
Address: 1-3 Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2JX. Photo: Athletic Arms