It’s been more “taps oan” than “taps aff” in Edinburgh this summer – but it’s going to heat up soon, if the weather experts are to be believed.
Fingers-crossed they’re right time, as there a few things locals enjoy more than heading out en masse to one of the city’s many great beer gardens.
Deciding where to go can often be the hardest part, so we asked our readers to tell us their favourite pub beer gardens in Edinburgh. We got plenty of responses, with recommendations ranging from traditional pubs to ultra-stylish cocktail gardens.
If you fancy heading out for al fresco drinks, have a scroll through our picture gallery to see 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.
17. The Norhet Bar
The Norhet Bar in Main Street, Davidson's Mains, have made the most out of their outdoor space with a crazy golf area as well as outdoor seating. What more could you ask for? Photo: The Norhet Bar
18. Staggs
Also known as the Volunteer Arms, Staggs Bar in North High Street, Musselburgh, has been run by the same family since 1858. It won Scotland and Northern Ireland CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2018. Photo: Gordon Fraser