According to the weather experts, locals can expect a glorious weekend, with blue skies and highs around the 20C mark each day.
Choosing where to go is always the hardest part, so we asked Evening News readers to tell us their favourite pub beer gardens in the Capital. We got plenty of responses, with recommendations ranging from traditional pubs to stylish cocktail gardens.
If you fancy heading out for al fresco drinks this weekend, scroll through our picture gallery to see 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.
9. The Balerno Inn
The Balerno Inn, near the stunning Pentland Hills in Balerno. Its beer garden has a children's play area and there's heating blankets, and even outdoor bothies if it gets chilly. Photo: The Balerno Inn
10. Portobello Tap
Portobello Tap, located near Edinburgh's seaside, has a lovely beer garden to enjoy. This craft beer pub has a range of ales and draught from Scotland's independent breweries. Photo: Portobello Tap
11. Teuchters Landing
Located at Leith's trendy Shore area, Teuchters Landing in Leith has a fantastic beer garden, right on the water's edge. Photo: Third Party
12. Cold Town House
This place is constantly being named amongst the best beer gardens in the city. Cold Town House in the popular Grassmarket area has one of the most spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Photo: Cold Town House