The 20 best Edinburgh pubs according to The Good Pub Guide – including Sandy Bells and Jolly Judge

As the name suggests, The Good Pub Guide prides itself on knowing great places to enjoy a tipple or two – and now the publication has compiled a list of the best pubs in Edinburgh.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 19th Jan 2023, 13:09 GMT

Updated 19th Jan 2023, 14:37 GMT

Take a look through our picture gallery to see which 20 pubs in the Capital the guide thinks are worth a visit.

1. Pubs in Edinburgh

The Good Pub Guide has selected 20 of the best bars in Edinburgh Photo: Third Party

2. Kay’s Bar

Where: 39 Jamaica Street, Edinburgh EH3 6HF Photo: Third Party

3. Cafe Royal

Where: 19 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Photo: Third Party

4. Cloisters Bar

Where: 26 Brougham Street, Edinburgh EH3 9JH Photo: Third Party