The Abbotsford has been a no-nonsense drinking den since 1901: dark wood, bench tables, a fine central island bar, a decorative ceiling, some cask ales and...

Despite bearing the name of a village in County Wicklow, this is no Oirish theme bar. Instead, it's a compact, modern pub in one of the city's most...

This old-style pub somehow combines New Town money with Stockbridge bohemia. Food is typical pub grub with a few more ambitious dishes. The old regulars...

The Barony is a very traditional-looking pub, but comes with a fair amount of character. The clientele is pretty mixed, and wouldn't seem entirely out of...

Broughton Street's original style bar still feels much the same as it did back when it opened in 1994, albeit with the odd decorative improvement....

A marvel of Victorian design. A long wooden bar occupies one side of the room, with alcoves along the top of the gantry accommodating a huge selection of...

Meat is back on the menu in the premises that were once occupied by vegetarian mainstay Black Bo's. Blackfriars serves a robust and hearty menu - think...

Upstairs from the Atrium and also run by Andrew Radford, Blue was a real smash when it opened in 1997. It's moved in and out of vogue over the years, but...

Sandwiched between the lads-night-out chaos of Lothian Road and the lap-dancing bars at the top of the West Port, the Blue Blazer is a cosy place to hide...

Run by a Swedish couple with a friendly and laid-back style, Boda operates like an inclusive neighbourhood pub, albeit one with cheese platters and moose...

Housed in an old warehouse in Leith, this champagne and cocktail bar opened just in time for the 2008 credit crunch. The timing may have been a little off,...

This small and simple one-room pub has one of the largest and most interesting ranges of single malt Scotch, not just in the city but in Scotland. The Port...

A 2006 arrival in a sub-basement space on Queen Street, Bramble doesn't exactly announce itself to the planet, but over the last few years it has been,...

The distinguishing feature of this favourite is the balcony that overlooks the hubbub of the colourful, energetic and sociable bar. Look down on...