From city centre hot spots, to award-winning bars, newly opened venues and hidden gems in the capital, there is a wide range of venues residents can choose from to enjoy time in the sun with friends and family.
Here are 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens worth checking during the sunny spell.
9. The Pear Tree
Located in Newington, The Pear Tree is famous for its beer garden and big screen for live sports. It's also known for hosting barbecues and live music. This place gets packed to the rafters when the sun shines on Auld Reekie | National World
10. Foresters Guild
Foresters Guild, on Portobello High Street, has super-cosy beach-style huts in its beer garden that are perfect for a quiet pint and a chat with friends. This popular pub also has seating to the front where you can catch some rays on sunny days Photo: Third Party
11. Staggs
Also known as the Volunteer Arms, Staggs Bar in North High Street, Musselburgh, has been run by the same family since 1858. It won Scotland and Northern Ireland CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2018 Photo: Gordon Fraser
12. Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room
A real ‘hidden gem’, it’s fair to say many locals don't even know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room, despite it being just a stone’s throw from the city centre Photo: Third Party