Bars & Pubs in Edinburgh

The Canons' Gait

Bright, laid-back pub with stripped flooring, dado panelling and a restaurant with a Scottish menu.

Maggie Dicksons

Cosy pub serving hearty meals, whisky and ale in an old-fashioned space with TVs.

Baba

Warm, rustic-chic stop offering Mediterranean plates alongside charcoal grill dishes & cocktails.

Copper Blossom

Light-filled, basement cocktail bar/Scottish restaurant with floral fabrics and wicker.

Panda & Sons

Dark, vintage, speakeasy-inspired bar offering a robust wine list, inventive cocktails & craft beer.

Sandy Bell's

Small, friendly local with real ales, plentiful malts and live Scottish folk music most nights.

Bannerman's Bar

Established pub with atmospheric warren of nooks and crannies for whisky, real ale and live music.

Indigo Yard

Rustic restaurant/bar known for its large nachos & weekly pub quiz, plus live music on Fridays & Saturdays.

Fiddler's Arms

Dark wood pub for traditional Scottish music, with a big whisky menu, haggis and outdoor seating.

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Edinburgh

Quirky bar & arcade awash in colourful neon lights, offering cocktails, craft beers & retro games.

Malt Shovel Inn

Small old-school local with cask ales, a wide range of malts and a familiar British pub menu.

Paradise Palms

Funky destination for imaginative vegetarian dining with an on-site record store, bar & hangout.

Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh

OX184

Industrial-chic, late-night bar/restaurant offering craft beers, grill dishes and DJs.

Finnegan's Wake Edinburgh

Spacious Irish-themed bar with buzzing atmosphere, live bands, TV sports and student discounts.

The Black Rose Tavern

Wood-panelled rock bar with open mic nights and global menu, for Goth, metal and alternative music.

O'Neills Edinburgh

A casual, cosy, student-friendly pub offering a cocktail list, malts, pub grub and gourmet burgers.

The Cocktail Geeks

Funky bar known for inventive cocktails & experiences with unique pop-culture themes.

Southsider

Cosy venue serving pub grub with booth seating, a function room, TV sport and free WiFi access.

Whistlebinkies

Atmospheric live music bar with bands every night, plus cask ales & a wide variety of whiskies.