Edinburgh, it’s been said, has more pubs and bars per square mile than any other city in the UK – so it’s no surprise there's some absolute crackers among them.
Now, popular travel magazine Time Out has compiled a list of what it reckons to be “the absolute best pubs in Edinburgh for drinks, food and just generally hanging out”.
Browse our photo gallery to see what Time Out considers to be Auld Reekie’s best boozers. And, before you go, please let us know your own favourites in the comments section.
Note, the pubs and bars are compiled in no particular order.
5. Nauticus
Address: 142 Duke St, Edinburgh EH6 8HR. Time Out says: Paying homage to the area’s trading heritage, Nauticus pulls Leith’s past into the thrilling, boozy present. Photo: Third Party
6. Brass Monkey
Address: 14 Drummond St, Edinburgh EH8 9TU. Time Out says: This highly popular pub is beloved by students, theatre-goers and locals who know where to find a good pint. Photo: Third Party
7. Malt & Hops
Address: 45 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QU. Time Out says: The Malt & Hops sits in the historic centre of Leith, still a working port, where quality has been a watchword in terms of food and drink since the area’s 1980s renaissance. Photo: Google Street View
8. The Royal Dick
Address: 1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. Time Out says: The bar has a diverse selection on offer, including Barney’s Beer and Pickerings Gin, both of which are brewed and distilled in the Summerhall complex. Photo: Third Party