21 buzzing Edinburgh bars the Good Pub Guide says you should visit – including The Guildford Arms

As the name suggests, The Good Pub Guide knows some great places to enjoy a drink or two – and the respected publication has put together a list of the best pubs in Edinburgh.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 12th Jan 2024, 14:16 BST

From old-fashioned boozers to history-soaked pubs, there’s something on the list to suit all tastes – and even a few more modern establishments for those who prefer cocktails to pints.

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 21 pubs in the Capital the guide thinks are worth a visit.

Where: 19 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA.

1. Cafe Royal

Where: 19 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA. Photo: Third Party

Where: 1 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA

2. The Guildford Arms

Where: 1 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA Photo: Third Party

Where: 82 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LL

3. The Inn On The Mile

Where: 82 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LL Photo: Third Party

Where: 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR

4. The Abbotsford Bar

Where: 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR Photo: Third Party

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