Edinburgh pubs: The 13 best boozers in the Capital according to CAMRA – including Blue Blazer

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has named the best pubs in Edinburgh, based on its National Beer Scoring System (NBSS).

By Gary Flockhart

Published 6th Mar 2023, 12:07 GMT

Updated 7th Mar 2023, 15:22 GMT

The beer scoring system rates beer on a 0 to 5 scale, and there are 13 Capital boozers included for January.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see which Edinburgh pubs serve the best beer, according to CAMRA.

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 13 best pubs in Edinburgh according to the beer scores for January, according to CAMRA

1. Lucky 13

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 13 best pubs in Edinburgh according to the beer scores for January, according to CAMRA Photo: Third Party

Where: Omni Centre, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3AJ. CAMRA's score for January: 4.5 out of 5.

2. The Playfair

Where: Omni Centre, Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3AJ. CAMRA's score for January: 4.5 out of 5. Photo: Third Party

Where: 542 Lanark Rd, Juniper Green EH14 5EL. CAMRA's score for January: 4.5 out of 5.

3. The Railway Inn

Where: 542 Lanark Rd, Juniper Green EH14 5EL. CAMRA's score for January: 4.5 out of 5. Photo: Third Party

Where: 105 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9JG. CAMRA's score for January: 4.13 out of 5.

4. Brauhaus

Where: 105 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9JG. CAMRA's score for January: 4.13 out of 5. Photo: Third Party

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