Howff · Edinburgh
Proper pubs in Edinburgh: the locals, the institutions, the ones that have been pouring the same pints for decades. Ranked by character, not footfall.
Been there forever, and outdoor seats when it's nice.
Barely changed in decades.
Been there forever.
A proper institution.
The Regent is Edinburgh's local gay bar, known for its homely atmosphere, with comfy sofas, real ales, and friendly staff.
Trad bar with a good range of ales and whiskies, and pub-grub. Popular place for TV sport.
Been there forever.
A proper institution.
Been there forever.
One of the old classics.
Somewhere to sit outside. Been there forever too.
Edinburgh's most outstandingly preserved Edwardian pub featuring an original island bar carved from Spanish mahogany, elegant Jacobean ceiling, and upstairs restaurant.
Outdoor seats when it's nice.
A bit of outside space.
Thistle Street Bar is a traditional Scottish pub in an 18th-century building on Thistle Street in Edinburgh's New Town, featuring cask ales and draught beers from independent Sc…
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Pubs elsewhere: Glasgow