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Look through our photo gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs.

23 photos of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs

Scroll through our photo gallery for a peek at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh's stunning Christmas transformation.

Local restaurant transformed into winter wonderland

These 15 Edinburgh pubs are sure to impress

These pubs will impress out-of-towners with their stunning interiors

All the local winners at Good Food Awards 2024

We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 12 memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the decades.

12 old photos show Bonfire Night fun and fireworks

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 8 'happiest' places to live in Edinburgh, according to locals. Photo: Pixabay.

The 'happiest' places to live in Edinburgh, according to locals

Take a look through our photo gallery for a look inside new Edinburgh venue The Boston Bar.

First look inside new city pub 'full of Irish charm'

13 of the spookiest pubs and restaurants for Halloween

Take a look through our gallery to see photos of Edinburgh's Terminal V festival from years gone by.

15 amazing photos of Terminal V over the years

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 25 lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs.

Remembering 25 lost city pubs and nightclubs

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 19 of Edinburgh's last remaining working class 'old-man' pubs.

19 photos of Edinburgh's best 'old-man' pubs

Review: Here's why Itihaas wins so many awards

Scroll through our gallery to see 29 'incredible' Edinburgh restaurants to visit according to Conde Nast Traveller.

29 'incredible' Edinburgh restaurants to visit

Scroll through our gallery to see 12 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh for a curry. Photo: Pixabay.

12 Indian restaurants to visit during National Curry Week 2024

Browse our picture gallery to see what BBC Good Food reckons to be the 25 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

25 amazing places to eat out in Edinburgh - in pictures

Take a look through our gallery to see 12 old Edinburgh pubs which are steeped in history. Photo: Sheep Heid Inn

In pictures: 12 amazing old pubs in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a city steeped in history – but you don’t need to visit a museum to learn about Auld Reekie's storied past.
Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our gallery to see the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood's new storytelling cocktail menu, Tales of the Old Town.

Edinburgh venue unveils ‘Tales of the Old Town’ cocktail menu

Find out the 11 new Edinburgh and Lothians entries in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide by scrolling through our picture gallery. Photo: Pixabay

Good Beer Guide: The 11 new pub entries for 2025

Scroll through our gallery to see the 25 pubs in Edinburgh which were championed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025. Photo: Pixabay

Good Beer Guide 2025: The 25 best pubs in Edinburgh

Scroll through our gallery to see the 11 cheapest pubs for pints in Edinburgh, according our readers.

The 11 'cheapest' pubs for pints in Edinburgh

Take a look through our photo gallery to see all the winners at the 2024 Edinburgh Bar Awards.

The 2024 Edinburgh Bar Awards winners in full

Take a look through our gallery to discover two Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner, thanks to a £2 pints promotion.

Edinburgh pub crawls you can do with just a tenner

Browse our gallery to see 11 of Edinburgh’s best spots for cheap eats.

11 'cheap and cheerful' places for students to eat

Irivine Welsh is a fan of the Leith clubbing nights

Popular club night loved by Irvine Welsh to return

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – as chosen by Evening News readers.

17 local beer gardens to visit this weekend

12 pubs in Leith everyone should visit on a pub crawl

These are some of the best pub crawls for real ale fans in Edinburgh, according to CAMRA. Photo: Pixabay

9 amazing real ale pub crawls in Edinburgh
These are some of the best pub crawls for real ale fans in Edinburgh
Gary Flockhart

Scroll through our gallery to see some Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hearts before and after home games at Tynecastle.

12 amazing Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hearts fans

The Oxford Bar, which features in Edinburgh crime writer Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels, has been named as one of the UK's ‘12 perfect pubs'.

City venue named one of the UK's '12 Perfect Pubs'

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 12 pubs frequented by Hibs fans before and after home games at Easter Road.

12 great Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hibs fans

Take a look through our gallery to see the 30 pubs and bars longlisted at the Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024.

The 30 pubs and bars longlisted at Edinburgh Bar Awards

Two local restaurants - one in Edinburgh and one in Midlothian - are in the running to be named as the ‘Best in Scotland’.

Two local restaurants up for 'best in Scotland' award

Cabo, Edinburgh's first Pacific-fusion restaurant and bar, officially opened its doors on Monday, August 19.

First look inside stunning new restaurant and bar

Outlander star Sam Heughan, right, poses for a photo with Tom Kitchin, left, after enjoying a meal at the Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh. Photo: Tom Kitchin

Sam Heughan enjoys meal at Edinburgh restaurant

Here we take a look at 12 of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and discover one or two things you might not have known.

12 of Edinburgh and the Lothians oldest pubs

Condé Nast Traveller has put together a list of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Edinburgh.

The 6 best Edinburgh neighbourhoods to visit

More than 20 Edinburgh venues are in the running for top prizes at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

23 Edinburgh pubs named as finalists at national awards

Leith hasn't always been a part of Edinburgh, but it is now many local's favourite place to live! The historic port area is home to many cool cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as the picturesque Water of Leith Walkway. The lively area was even named one of the top five “coolest” places in the world by Time Out Magazine in 2021.

The 8 happiest and most desirable places to live in Edinburgh

Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan, left, and Robin Williams, right, are just two of the famous names who got their big break at the Edinburgh Fringe.

10 stars who got their break at the Edinburgh Fringe

Scroll through our picture gallery to see the Top 25 cities for students, and see where Edinburgh is placed on the list.

These are the 50 best student cities in the world

Here we take a look at 17 spots in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Edinburgh.

17 reasons why Portobello is one of the best areas to live

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers. Photo: Pixabay

The 17 best sun-trap beer gardens across Edinburgh

Take a look through our photo gallery for a look inside Jackson The Tailor.

Hidden gem Edinburgh bar up for prestigious award

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 21 photos from this year's TRNSMT festival.

21 photos from this year's TRNSMT music festival

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the most beautiful bars in Edinburgh, according to locals.

12 of the most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh

Scroll through our photo gallery to see the best UK cities for food and drink, according to Which? Photo: Pixabay

Which? names '8 best UK cities for food and drink'

Take a look through our photo gallery for a sneak peek at what you can expect from 'The Chippie' menu, available until August 11 at Six By Nico Edinburgh West.

New city restaurant offers posh take on 'chippy menu'

Scroll through our gallery to see 9 of the best child-friendly restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's 9 best 'child friendly' restaurants to visit

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar, which dates from 1893, is located on Candlemaker Row on Edinburgh.

Local pub named among UK's quirkiest dog friendly bars

Ruma, a specialist rum bar on Broughton Street in Edinburgh, opened on March 29 - but was forced to close just weeks later. The owners don't know exactly when it will reopen.

Trendy new Edinburgh bar closes just weeks after opening

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 20 Edinburgh pubs to visit on Beer Day Britain. Photo: Pixabay

20 buzzing bars to say cheers to 'Beer Day Britain 2024

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.

18 amazing pub beer gardens to visit in Edinburgh

Described as the biggest tourist attraction to be built in Leith for decades, the Port of Leith Distillery made headlines when it opened last October. Boasting panoramic views of the city, you can enjoy well-crafted cocktails and a selection of new-wave whisky at this impressive Leith venue

12 city centre bars that opened in the last year

Takea look through our photo gallery to see 12 great pubs near Murrayfield Stadium for drinks before or after Taylor Swift's Edinburgh gigs.

Best pubs to hit before Taylor Swift gigs

Vicky McClure's 'daytime nightclub' Day Fever comes to Edinburgh for the first time on Sunday. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure excited for Edinburgh Day Fever disco