With Christmas fast approaching, we’ve recommended our favourite places to grab a drink during the festive season, perhaps grabbing a well earned pint, cocktail or mulled wine after some hectic Christmas shopping.
With so many great places in Edinburgh to choose from, we’ve chosen our favourite bars, pubs, restaurants and even Christmas markets to grab a drink this year. From traditional pubs away from the city centre to bars in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle there should be somewhere for everyone.
9. Bittersweet
Evening News reporter Jolene Campbell chose this Leith bar as a great place to go to for a Christmas drink. She said: "Bittersweet in Leith is a cosy restaurant and bar where you get the kind of attentive service that can make your night feel that bit more special. The cocktails are creative and surprising. They even have in-house fermented mead wine and kombucha. Something different to warm you up on a winter night! Delicious small plates inspired by Italian street food go really well with the cocktails. It’s great atmosphere and perfect for a night out or just a quick one after Christmas shopping." Photo: Google
10. The Sheep Heid Inn
Evening News trainee reporter Neil Johnstone chose this pub in Duddingston Village as a great place to grab a drink at Christmas. He said: "The Sheep Heid Inn always has a great atmosphere - whether you’re cosying up insdie the cavern-like traditional pub or sitting in the spacious courtyard complete with outdoor heaters. Located in a picturesque part of the city, it’s a great place to spend time with friends during the festive period." Photo: Scott Louden