Edinburgh beer gardens: The 12 best pub gardens in Edinburgh, as chosen by you
It’s the perfect time to flock to one of the many pubs in Edinburgh which have fantastic beer gardens.
5. The Balerno Inn
The family-run Balerno Inn can be found just outside of Edinburgh, near the stunning Pentland Hills in Balerno. Its beer garden has a children's play area and twinkles with fairy lights on an evening. There's heating blankets, and even outdoor bothies if it gets chilly. Photo: The Balerno Inn
6. Anchor Inn
The Anchor Inn in West Granton Road, Granton, has a "sensational" pub garden according to visitors, with rustic decor and good craic. Photo: The Anchor Inn
7. Rose Street Garden
Though technically not a pub, Rose Street Garden in George Street is a glam courtyard where you an enjoy cocktails and a bite to eat behind the legendary Edinburgh Dome. Line of Duty's Martin Compston is among its fans. Photo: Play Media Group
8. Cask Smugglers
Cask Smugglers is a cocktail bar "hidden in plain sight" on Waverley Mall rooftop, Princes Street. It's inspired by prohibition and Edinburgh's smuggling past and has a cracking beer garden to enjoy . Visit www.casksmugglers.com Photo: Calum McGee