Tucked away off the Royal Mile, The Jolly Judge is just about as traditional as an Edinburgh pub can get. Expect low-beamed ceilings, a roaring log fire, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of real ale, malt whisky and pub grub lunches. This year it was name the Edinburgh Pub of the Year for the second year in a rowplaceholder image
Tucked away off the Royal Mile, The Jolly Judge is just about as traditional as an Edinburgh pub can get. Expect low-beamed ceilings, a roaring log fire, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of real ale, malt whisky and pub grub lunches. This year it was name the Edinburgh Pub of the Year for the second year in a row | Third Party

The 14 cosiest pubs in Edinburgh according to our readers

By Neil Johnstone

Digital reporter

Published 5th Oct 2024, 10:10 GMT

As the nights begin to get colder and darker, we asked our readers to name the cosiest pubs in Edinburgh.

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.

The Royal Oak is a perfect place to enjoy a pint of real ale or a dram. With comfortable surroundings and a roaring open fire, The Royal Oak is also one of the best folk music pubs in the city with regular live music and folk sessions

13. The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is a perfect place to enjoy a pint of real ale or a dram. With comfortable surroundings and a roaring open fire, The Royal Oak is also one of the best folk music pubs in the city with regular live music and folk sessions | Google Maps

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Gladstones on Mill Lane is an old mill building. It's famed for its big breakfasts, good pub grub and pool tables. The pub has a great atmosphere and is highly rated by customers

14. Gladstones

Gladstones on Mill Lane is an old mill building. It's famed for its big breakfasts, good pub grub and pool tables. The pub has a great atmosphere and is highly rated by customers | Google Maps

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