As the nights begin to get colder and darker, there’s nothing quite like escaping the chill and settling down in a cosy pub with a pint in hand.
Edinburgh is home to plenty of traditional pubs, offering from warm, welcoming interiors and snug corners to roaring fires and a great selection of drinks.
Whether you are meeting a group of friends for a catch-up, enjoying a quiet pint after work or looking for somewhere to spend a chilly evening, we’ve got you covered.
With winter now noticeably approaching, we’ve rounded up some of the Capital’s cosiest pubs that perfect for enjoying a drink or two and soaking up the atmosphere.
1. Fox's Bar
This Bonnington Road pub in Leith, just off Great Junction Street, was a popular Edinburgh pub with our readers when it comes to a cosy pint. With Gordon Crooners commenting: "Fox's Bar on Bonnington Road. Cheap, cosy and friendly." | Google Maps
2. Athletic Arms
Named the Athletic Arms when it opened in 1897, this Victorian pub at Ardmillan is known as Diggers thanks to its close proximity to two graveyards, and is popular with Hearts fans on match days at nearby Tynecastle Park. Dave Shields said: "Loads of tradition, loads of history, and their whisky range is the best in the city." | contributed
3. Halfway House
The Halfway House pub on Fleshmarket Close was named as one of our readers' favourite pubs in the city for a cosy pint this winter. Situated close to Waverley Train Station, this city centre pub was once a favourite of legendary footballer George Best when he played for Hibs, and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher also stopped in for a pint when the band were in town for a big concert at Murrayfield Stadium in 2009. | Google Maps
4. John Leslie (Leslie's Bar)
This Ratcliffe Terrace pub, known also as simply 'Leslie's' was popular with our readers, with five of our readers recommending the Mayfield watering hole as a great place to go for a cosy pint this Autumn. | Submitted Photo: Third Party