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.
21. The Dagda Bar
93-95 Buccleuch St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9NG. Time Out says: There’s a great selection of rotating guest ales, plenty of whiskies and craft beer on tap, and the atmosphere here is friendly and relaxing every day of the week. Photo: Third Party
22. Thomson's Bar
Address: 182-184 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EB. Time Out says: With warm oak panelling, a beautifully detailed oak gantry, black and white checkered floor, old-school pub chairs and bar memorabilia it certainly looks the part – very Victorian – although the venue itself opened in 2000. Photo: Third Party
23. Cafe Royal
Address: 19 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Time Out says: An ornate drinking palace dating to 1863, the Café Royal Circle Bar is among the city’s most beautiful places to stop for a beer. Photo: Third Party
24. Cloisters Bar
Address: 26 Brougham St, Edinburgh EH3 9JH. Time Out says: For more than 20 years Cloisters has been a haven of quality beer and decent pub grub. Photo: Third Party