Edinburgh pubs: 23 photos of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ working class old-man pubs

A lot has been written about the death of the traditional pub, with hundreds of boozers across the UK closing their doors permanently as they struggle to deal with the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills.

As if this wasn’t enough to contend with, Edinburgh’s finest old watering holes are now forced to compete for business with a plethora of ultra-trendy wine, cocktail and craft beer bars. And that’s not forgetting the number of historic pubs that have been converted into gastropubs.

All is not lost, however, as there’s still plenty of places in the Capital where you can enjoy a pint of lager and a packet of crisps.

Look through our photo gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last remaining ‘proper’ pubs – and let us know your own favourites in the comments section before you go.