17 pubs in and around Edinburgh and the Lothian have been showcased in a newly updated list created by The Telegraph.
The ’Best Pubs in the UK’ guide has compiled 650 venues across the country, with experts choosing their favourites based on atmosphere, community, and, of course, the quality of drinks.
It has been launched following the success of the ‘550 Best Pubs in England’ guide in 2025, with pubs in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland now also being picked as standouts to visit.
The Telegraph launched the ‘Best Pub’ guide amid a campaign to save Britain’s boozers and encourage people to seek out some of the country’s best venues.
Will Hawkes, The Telegraph’s beer, food and travel journalist, said: "Despite desperate operating conditions, Britain still has hundreds of magnificent pubs, offering warmth, atmosphere, character and fantastic drinks. You'll find the best of the best in our guide.
"This year, we have expanded the guide to cover all of the UK, meaning there are now great pubs to discover from Shetland all the way down to Lands End.
“My colleagues and I have spent the first part of the year scouring the nation to find these magnificent pubs - a truly joyous experience. We're sure that readers will enjoy discovering these amazing pubs as much as we did."
Scotland experts Robin McKelvie and Mike MacEacheran have selected 17 of the best pubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians as part of this year’s list - see if your local made the list below:
