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Where: 37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LH. Time Out says: The Blackbird attracts a hip-young-thing clientele who create a not-unpleasantly-busy atmosphere most nights of the week.Where: 37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LH. Time Out says: The Blackbird attracts a hip-young-thing clientele who create a not-unpleasantly-busy atmosphere most nights of the week.
Where: 37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LH. Time Out says: The Blackbird attracts a hip-young-thing clientele who create a not-unpleasantly-busy atmosphere most nights of the week.

Edinburgh pubs: The 12 best bars in Edinburgh right now according to Time Out – including The City Cafe

The team at Time Out have a knack for finding the best places for a cool beer, cocktail or G&T – as you’ll see from their latest round-up.
Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart
Published 31st Jul 2023, 15:52 GMT
Updated 31st Jul 2023, 15:52 GMT

The publication’s writers have compiled a list of what they consider to be the best bars in Edinburgh right now, and they’ve included some great venues.

Take a look through our picture gallery to see where Time Out recommend going for a tipple or two. And before you go, let us know your own favourites in the comments section.

Where: 7 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2DL. Time Out says: This basement space in the centre of town is not your average high street spot, offering something a bit more quirky compared to the traditional boozer.

5. Hoot the Redeemer

Where: 7 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2DL. Time Out says: This basement space in the centre of town is not your average high street spot, offering something a bit more quirky compared to the traditional boozer. Photo: Third Party

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Where: 235 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ. Time Out says: The drinks menu looks like a high fashion magazine, with cocktails like the Champagne Supernova and Blonde Bombshell to choose from.

6. Casablanca Cocktail Club

Where: 235 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JQ. Time Out says: The drinks menu looks like a high fashion magazine, with cocktails like the Champagne Supernova and Blonde Bombshell to choose from. Photo: Third Party

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Where: 1 Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. Time Out says: A cosy bar that shares a name with the old vet school itself – the Royal Dick.

7. The Royal Dick

Where: 1 Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL. Time Out says: A cosy bar that shares a name with the old vet school itself – the Royal Dick. Photo: Third Party

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Where: 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB. Time Out says: .With an interior that combines kitsch and camp, plus a lengthy cocktail list you’ll want to devour, Paradise Palms is the perfect spot for a relaxed drink.

8. Paradise Palms

Where: 41 Lothian Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HB. Time Out says: .With an interior that combines kitsch and camp, plus a lengthy cocktail list you’ll want to devour, Paradise Palms is the perfect spot for a relaxed drink. Photo: Third Party

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