Pubs have been given the green light to reopen in Scotland for the first time since the start of lockdown. As they start to welcome customers back, here is a breakdown of the 20 best pubs Edinburgh has to offer – according to reviewer ratings on TripAdvisor.


. Doctors
Doctors, at 32 Forrest Road, EH1 2QN, has a rating of 4.5 from 688 reviews. Photo: Google

. The World's End
The World's End, at 2-8 High Street, EH1 1TB, has a rating of 4.5 from 2,740 reviews. Photo: Google

. The Ensign Ewart
The Ensign Ewart, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PE, has a rating of 4.5 from 616 reviews. Photo: Google

. The Old Bell Inn
The Old Bell Inn, at 233 Causewayside, EH9 1PH, has a rating of 4.5 from 644 reviews. Photo: Google

. The Halfway House
The Halfway House, at 24 Fleshmarket Close, EH1 1BX, has a rating of 4.5 from 394 reviews. Photo: Google

. Bailie Bar
Bailie Bar, at 2-4 St. Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, has a rating of 4.5 from 314 reviews. Photo: Google

. The Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter, at 8 Torphichen Place, EH3 8DU, has a rating of 4.5 from 249 reviews. Photo: Google

. The Holyrood 9A
The Holyrood 9A, at 9A Holyrood Road, EH8 8AE, has a rating of 4.5 from 1,364 reviews. Photo: Google

9. The Abbey Bar
The Abbey Bar, at 65 South Clerk Street, EH8 9PP, has a rating of 4.5 from 401 reviews. Photo: Google

10. The Bonnington
The Bonnington, at 284 Bonnington Road, EH6 5BE, has a rating of 4.5 from 183 reviews. Photo: Google

11. The Cambridge Bar
The Cambridge Bar, at 20 Young Street, EH2 4JB, has a rating of 4.5 from 561 reviews. Photo: Google

12. Starbank Inn
Starbank Inn, at 64 Laverockbank Road, EH5 3BZ, has a rating of 4.5 from 352 reviews. Photo: Google