Edinburgh pubs: The 18 best Edinburgh pubs and bars for a pint according to beer guru

One brave beer guru did the dirty job no one wanted to do, visiting 30 towns and cities in search of Britain's best pint. And which place came out on top? That’s right, you guessed it, folks – Edinburgh.

Writing in the iPaper, Phil Mellows, co-author of the book Beer Breaks in Britain, said: “Other cities might provide a similar variety, thanks to the craft revolution that’s brought new breweries and new beer styles to almost every corner of the UK. But I found Edinburgh to have the strongest sense of place. Whichever pub or bar, or taproom you’re in, you never forget you’re in Edinburgh.

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see which 18 Edinburgh pubs Phil reckons serve the best pints – and let us know your own favourites in the comments section.