Category: Drinker

Edinburgh has a many places to go for a drink. To find your favourite tipple there are three areas of drinkage, Real Ale Pubs, Fancy Bars and Whisky Wynds.

The Abbotsford

3 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR - Map
The Abbotsford

An island bar carved in Mahogany and an ornate Jacobean ceiling, serving real ale, this place is special. Located on Rose Street this is one of the best real ale pubs in Edinburgh, both for the variety of ale, whisky, food … Read More

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Cask and Barrel

115 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RZ - Map
Beer at the Cask and Barrel

Proper pub with good beer, great for watching sport, a corner stone in the Edinburgh beer establishment. This new town pub is great for meeting and drinking at the bottom of Broughton Street. A large pub that servers a good … Read More

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Thomson’s Bar

Recommended
182-184 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB - Map
Thomsons bar

A beautiful bar that serves a pie and a pint in traditional style. Thomson’s Bar is situated on Morrison Street, central Edinburgh and has an old yet striking front and entrance; from the outside you can see the ball light … Read More

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Cafe Royal

Highly Recommended
19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA - Map
Cafe Royal

Victoria Baroque design, tiled mosaics on the walls, beer, good wine and oysters. The Cafe Royal tucked away down a side street off St. Andrew Square is possibly one of the best bars in Scotland and the wider UK. Built in … Read More

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Malt and Hops

45 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QU - Map
Malt and Hops

  A proper pub serving proper beer to regulars and visitors by the Water of Leith, Ohoy a good pub! Dating back from 1749 the ceilings are draped with golf clubs, fishing rods, old tap signs, notes from around the … Read More

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Nobles Bar

44a Constitution Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS - Map
Nobles Bar Stained Glass

Stained glass galore and amazing original features, this place has a cosy atmosphere. Nobles Bar is located close to the Shore area of Leith, there are many good bars and eateries vying for attention yet Nobles does stand out. Its … Read More

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99 Hanover Street

99 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ - Map
Hanover Street Bar

A smart relaxed feel that pulls a mixed crowd in age and style. This is a Fancy Bar that hasn’t sold its soul, its a large room with high ceiling’s and dark wood panelling, designer wall paper and nicely upholstered furniture. There … Read More

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Teuchters A Room In the West End

26 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NH - Map
Room in the West End

An excellent range of real regional beers, lager’s from over the world an exemplary whisky offering. Small corner pub in the heart of the West End, old sash windows, wood panelling and comfy furnishing with the occasional leather sofa and chair; … Read More

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Mathers Bar

1 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PA - Map
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This is a genuine untouched proper pub in the West End, its where the locals, workers and city visitors drink. Located at the West End of Princes Street with a tiled wall at entrance, lots of wood work, high ceilings … Read More

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The Cambridge Bar & Grill

20 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB - Map
Cambridge Bar Burgers

City centre hide away serving good beer and great burgers in cosy surroundings. The Cambridge Bar is not a fussy place, its got a simple bar, tables and chairs, a couple of leather sofas and a larger area to one … Read More

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Rick’s Bar

55A Frederick Street,Edinburgh, EH2 1HL - Map
Ricks Bar Edinburgh

A fancy bar that is becoming a classic, nice mix of people and great drinks menu. Rick’s Bar over the years has maintained its smart edge without adding many bells and whistles, its grown gracefully. With pleasing surroundings and a … Read More

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Canny Mans

237 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU - Map
Canny Mans

Cluttered or curious this pub is a one off in Edinburgh and well worth a visit. This is possibly the most unique and antiquated pub in Edinburgh, its like stepping back in time and finding that drinking must have been … Read More

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Whiski

119 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG - Map
Whiki Bar

As the name suggests this bar is all about Whisky, located on the Royal Mile it prides itself on its range of Whiskies and live music. Whiski has received various whisky awards and with over 250 single malt whiskies on … Read More

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Guilford Arms

1-5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA - Map
Guilford Arms Edinburgh

Large range of beers, good food and very well preserved fixtures and fittings, a smart proper pub in the East End. Located at the east end of Princes Street this is a comfy old style pub with a few twists. … Read More

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Sky Bar

34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF - Map
Edinburgh Castle from the Sky Bar

This is an unreserved recommendation for a high in Edinburgh. The cocktails, champagne and wine are good and put the icing on Edinburgh’s skyline. The Sky Bar is open on the last Thursday of the month at the Point Hotel. … Read More

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The Dome

Dome Chandelier

This former bank building is an Edinburgh institution and deservedly so. The Dome was one of the first big bar, coffee and food places in Edinburgh. Although its in the Fancy Bars it has a maturity and classic feel that … Read More

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