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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."

18 of the cosiest pubs in Edinburgh for a pint as winter sets in

A new hospitality venue is opening at the former Oddfellows' Hall on Forrest Road. Insert - Nic Wood, Director at Signature Group

Historic Old Town building to become two-in-one pub and venue

Arthur's Pub on Easter Road is searching for a 'dog influencer' to become the furry face of its social media ahead of its grand opening.

Easter Road pub launches search for 'dog influencer' ahead of opening

The Bass & Barrel has opened its doors on the site of the former Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick.

New North Berwick pub opens on site of historic Nether Abbey Hotel

Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

13 of the spookiest pubs and restaurants to visit this Halloween

Discovery Group director Steven Winton at The Murrayfield Bar ahead of renovation work starting at the Roseburn pub.

Landmark pub shuts its doors for £305,000 makeover starting next week

The building has sat empty since the pub closed in 2014

Pub to transform into high end restaurant after decade-long closure

Keith Crawley has made 50 miniature models of Edinburgh’s pubs

Meet the Edinburgh artist recreating city bit-by-bit in miniature

Those taking on the challenge can collect beer mats as they make their way down to the Shore

City brewery launches tram line pub crawl to help Leith bounce back

"The only pub I know where just getting in the door on big match nights at Easter Road is an achievement and even getting noticed by the bar staff through the crush, never mind actually getting served, makes you feel like you have climbed Everest."

Popular Easter Road pub set to reopen after sudden closure

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson was spotted in the streets of Edinburgh hours before her gig at Summer Sessions.

Huge pop star spotted in city centre hours before taking to stage

The Ball Room has announced plans to reinvest in its Meadowbank venue

Sports bar to stay put as owner rules out student flats sell-off

Easter Road pub Middletons Bar has been sold.

Pub next to Hibs' stadium popular with away fans sold

An Edinburgh institution, the Three Sisters will be showing the World Cup across giant screens offering special themed menus, drinks offers and some extra match day events. If you’re only interested in seeing Scotland, booking is strongly advised.

Locals reported lock-ins at nearby pubs showing World Cup matches

The Joseph Pearce pub will reopen on 24 July following a refurbishment.

First look inside historic Scottish bar ahead of it reopening

The Abbotsford Bar & Restaurant: 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR

The 17 Edinburgh and Lothians venues named 'Best Pubs in the UK’
17 pubs in and around Edinburgh named in new pub guide
Heather Carrick

Barry Fish restaurant

All the Edinburgh restaurants in the Good Food Guide ‘best local’ list

Dale Harvey at the Teuchters Bar & Bunker in the west end of Edinburgh as he visited his 10,000th pub on Monday as part of his Great British Pub Crawl.

Man ‘determined' to see UK-wide pub crawl to the end

The Old Chain Pier is giving free pints away to customers this weekend as part of celebrations after the Scottish Pubs Code was implemented.

Iconic Edinburgh pub set to give away free pints this weekend

Edinburgh's 17 'best' pub beer gardens to visit as temperatures soar

Scotland fans at the Boston Stadium in Massachusetts

Pubs need support just as much as Scotland - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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The clothes we wore and the pubs we went to in old Auld Reekie - Steve Cardownie

There will be plenty of chances for Scotland football supporters to enjoy the World Cup as part of a crowd without having to jet off to North America.

Edinburgh hospitality prepares for late-night World Cup boom

A bus stop on Princes Street has been transformed into a dug out ahead of the World Cup

World Cup 2026: What Scotland fans need to know about late night buses

Heineken Fabric of the Nation Kilt

Tartan Army's famous roar transformed into one-of-a-kind kilt

Ginger-haired football fans can celebrate Scotland's World Cup dream with free beer this weekend

Ginger fans to celebrate Scotland's World Cup dream with free beer

Mercado nightclub on Market Street, Edinburgh, in 2000

Where city ranks in UK's best cities for a night out
Edinburgh makes top 5 but is beaten by Glasgow
Kevin Quinn

Biddy Mulligans is located on the Grassmarket

Edinburgh Irish pub 'to become Ivory Coast pub' for World Cup

Leith makes list of up-and-coming areas in Edinburgh

Leith Jazz and Blues Festival 2026 - All you need to know

The Joseph Pearce Bar in Elm Row will close for a revamp

Scottish pub to close for £280k revamp into ‘top quality local’

The cover for the new single shows Carl walking into the Fox and Faun pub in Edinburgh's West End, where he also filmed the music video for Stags and Hens.

Poland's Got Talent singer's new single about pub gigs in the Capital

New owner restores historic Edinburgh pub to its 1970s heyday

Popular Hibs pub Tamsons on Easter Road closes as owner 'moves on'

Leithers pay tribute as 'much-loved' Hibs pub announces closure

Staff at the popular Port O'Leith pub described the most recent landlord Craig Smith as a "community icon"

Tributes to 'icon' landlord as locals mark end of an era at Leith pub

The popular pub had its mirror stolen at the weekend

Popular Portobello pub hunts for thief who stole quirky mirror

The popular Leith pub has been put up for lease

Legendary Port O'Leith pub to change hands after noise complaints

January Watson, Shore Business Collective secretary, outside the Malt & Hops bar at Waterside House

Plans for short-term lets above Leith pub withdrawn after backlash

Potions and Rations co-founders Mark Barrett, Daniel Long and Jesus Barrero.

Trio open city’s first board game bar

With the sun shining, Edinburgh locals will be heading for one of the city's many amazing beer gardens.

17 best Edinburgh beer gardens to enjoy a pint in the sun

The Dreadnought's owner Toby Saltonstall is pictured receiving the Edinburgh Pub of the Year award from CAMRA.

Popular Leith pub crowned the best in Edinburgh by CAMRA

Landmark pub set for £191k makeover with new darts and function room

Look inside city's newest 'old man pub’ Dougal's

I tried an unusual dinner at this quirky and colourful Edinburgh pub

A 1940's Peaky Blinders experience is coming to Edinburgh's iconic Athletic Arms pub on Friday

Free pints for Peaky Blinders fans at popular pub

The Oceana bar on Ferry Road has been put up for sale.

Edinburgh pub on the search for new owners

Edinburgh city centre will get a giant new Wetherspoons pub this summer.

Opening date announced for giant new Wetherspoons pub in city centre

The queues outside Dropkick Murphys in Edinburgh's Merchant Street started getting bigger later in the day.

Irish pub reminds customers not to camp outside before Paddy's Day

The BrewDog location on Edinburgh's busy Cowgate is set to close its doors for good after the Scottish craft brewery company confirmed that it had been bought in a £33m rescue deal.

City centre BrewDog pub to shut as chain reaches rescue deal

East Lothian will be allowed to stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle of Scotland and England’s fixtures at this summer’s World Cup.

Pubs to have opening hours extended for home nation World Cup fixtures

Scotland Fans celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park on November 18, 2025.

City pubs and venues allowed to show Scotland World Cup matches

The Beehive in the Grassmarket reopened on Friday, February 20 following a £1 million refurbishment.

First look at historic Edinburgh pub following £1 million refurb

Falkirk Council has still to decide if it will observe the World Cup bank holiday. Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Pubs could be open ‘past 7am’ for Scotland games at the World Cup

Dougal Sharp, an industry veteran of 40 years, says the current situation for pubs is the worst he’s seen.

Brewery boss warns that pubgoers face spending £10 on single pint

Where: 46 Stanley Place, Edinburgh EH7 5TB

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Top-rated pub to undergo £170k refurb

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