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Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 57-61 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB
This vegetarian enclave is a bit more upscale than most with candlelight and rustic dark wood. The bar is a hip place to hang out, and plenty of non-vegetarians come here for large plates of innovative cuisine. Try a marinated, grilled kebab or something more elaborate such as almond and potato terrine, chickpea and black olive soufflé or crepes...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 80 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
Once named "best drinker's pub in Britain," the Bow Bar is known for its huge selection of ales, malts and whiskeys. At last count, there were 140 kinds of malts on the menu! Decked out in traditional pub style, this is an unpretentious, friendly place with nice views of the Castle from the comfortable booths. If you choose one pub in Edinburgh,...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 26 Brougham St, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9JH
This classic, dark wood-lined pub has a laid-back appearance and a laid-back staff to match. A more mature crowd meets here for real ale made on the premises along with all the classic British favorites. The lunch is popular, thanks to a large variety of well-prepared pub food.
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 1-3 Cumberland St, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6RT
The white-collar crowd hangs out at this elegant, attractively decorated pub. Consider this destination if you are looking for a quiet place to sample one (or several) of eight or more real ales on tap. The pleasant garden is a nice place to relax, and the Cumberland is also known as one of the best places in the area to have an authentic pub...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: Fleshmarket Close, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
This pub draws large crowds who come to peruse the railroad decor and to enjoy a pint from their large, rotating selection of ales and lagers pumped from kegs by hand. Named for its location halfway up Fleshmarket Close, you have to take on a good hill to get there, but your efforts will be rewarded. Small and cozy, there are plenty of interesting...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 17 Market St, City Centre, Edinburgh EH1 1DE
This pub is a good place to get an authentic taste of the Scottish highlands. It's not uncommon to see large men in kilts throwing back an ale or two here, and don't be surprised if a sudden bagpiper interlude occurs. The authentic Highlands decor provides a fine backdrop for sampling real ales or choosing from a long list of whiskeys. The...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 7 James Ct, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB
This looks and acts like a basic, traditional pub, but a few things differentiate it from the pack. First, the selection of food here is much broader than at most places, meaning you can get here early, have a nice dinner of lasagna, chili, korma, oven-baked sandwiches, or a vegetarian special and then hang out for the evening. The hand-pumped...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 11-15 Cockburn St, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1BP
The management of the Malt Shovel has managed to maintain much of this old pub's charm, even though is is part of a chain. Conveniently located near Waverly Station, this place usually has a buzzing crowd (literally). There are 106 malt whiskeys to choose from and some good home-cooking going on in the kitchen. Outdoor seating is available during...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 25 Broughton St, New Town, Edinburgh EH1 3JU
Over the years the pub has retained its ornate Victorian look – the hallmark of a traditional pub. The massive bar is made of heavy, beautifully carved wood, just beckoning you to pull up a stool and have a hand-pumped ale or bitter. Or choose from more than 100 malt whiskeys. Despite the old-fashioned decor, the modern convenience of a...
Category: Pubs - Edinburgh Nightlife
Address: 8 Young St, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 4JB
This minimalist, simple bar doesn't get caught up in the trappings of newfangled pubs, but keeps its focus on providing a pleasant place for patrons to relax and drink beer. With plenty of real ales on the premises, the selection varies daily. Walking into this pub feels like a step back in time, since little has changed since the turn of the...
