Across the capital residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding traditional pubs with real ales and comforting pub food. Many of the pubs on the list are steeped in history and have won various awards over the years.
Here are 14 of the cosiest Edinburgh pubs as selected by our readers.
9. The Abbotsford Bar
Found in Rose Street, The Abbotsford is an Edwardian pub with a lavish island bar that’s said to be made in the Golden Age of Scottish pub design. That alone is worth a visit, but there is also a generous selection of cask ales and whiskies, a roaring fire, and tasty all-Scottish menu | Google Maps
10. The Cumberland Bar
The Cumberland Bar is known for great pub food of all kinds but especially its roast dinner. The classic interior harkens back to traditional pubs from decades previously | Google Maps
11. The Old Bell Inn
The Old Bell Inn is a legendary Edinburgh local in in Causewayside with a large selection of malt whiskies, quality cask ales and serving classic pub grub. There's a big screen for major sport events as well as regular live music nights and quiz nights | Google Maps
12. The Queens Arms
Located on Frederick Street, The Queens Arms is a booklined gastropub which serves warming comfort food - from Sunday roasts to fish and chips - whisky, and pub quizzes | Google Maps