The Jolly Judge at James Court, is popular with our readers when it comes to a cosy pint. Anthony Ferguson said: "I used to frequent the Jolly Judge, great wee bar in a great location." While, Ronnie Affleck added: "Such a cosy traditional Old Town bar."placeholder image
The Jolly Judge at James Court, is popular with our readers when it comes to a cosy pint. Anthony Ferguson said: "I used to frequent the Jolly Judge, great wee bar in a great location." While, Ronnie Affleck added: "Such a cosy traditional Old Town bar." | Submitted

The 18 best pubs in Edinburgh to visit for a cosy pint this autumn according to our readers

Here are the 18 best pubs in Edinburgh where you can enjoy a cosy pint this autumn, according to our readers.

Posting on the Evening News Facebook page, we asked our readers to tell us the best places to go for a cosy pints as the nights draw in.

We received more than 200 comments, with locals keen to suggest where they think is the best place to go in the city for a cosy pint this autumn.

The most popular pub for a cosy pint was The Jolly Judge in the Old Town, with lots of positive comments and likes for this pub at the Lawnmarket.

Among the other cosy pubs recommended by our readers were city centre bars The Regent, The Guildford Arms, Mather’s West End, Halfway House and Hebrides Bar.

Other pubs outwith the centre of town that were mentioned included The Anchor Inn in Granton, The Bailey in Stockbridge and Fox’s Bar at Bonnington Road.

See below to to find out what are our readers’ 18 favourite Edinburgh pubs for a cosy pint this autumn.

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