Edinburgh Bars

Best Bars in Edinburgh by our Locals Spotters!

Checking out the Bars scene in Edinburgh? From Rooftop Bars, the best pubs, or the best cocktail bars.The best Edinburgh nightlife areas, and the best neighbourhoods. But most importantly, local favourite spots! Sláinte :)

Spotted by Locals
Nott Wine Bar Edinburgh

Nott Wine Bar – Charcuterie boards & artisan coffee

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Campervan Brewery Edinburgh

Campervan Brewery – COVID-friendly beer spot

By: Fiona Diack
Montpeliers Edinburgh

Montpeliers – Popular brasserie

By: Catriona Laxton
Smith & Gertrude Edinburgh

Smith & Gertrude – Trendy wine bar

By: Catriona Laxton
Stramash Edinburgh

Stramash – Live music bar

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Old Tolbooth Market Edinburgh

Old Tolbooth Market – Indie traders

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Boteco do Brasil Edinburgh

Boteco do Brasil – Tapas & night club

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Paradise Palms Edinburgh

Paradise Palms – Music & events bar

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Nor Loft Edinburgh

Nor Loft – Rooftop champagne bar

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Pickles Edinburgh

Pickles – Cosy wine bar

By: Fiona Diack
Dalry Road Edinburgh

Dalry Road – Hang out with the locals

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The Herringbone Edinburgh

The Herringbone – Top bar and eatery near Botanics

By: Mark Gorman
Nightcap Edinburgh

Nightcap – Cool cocktails

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The West Room Edinburgh

The West Room – Cool West End hangout

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The Star Bar Edinburgh

The Star Bar – New Town dive bar

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The Roseburn Bar Edinburgh

The Roseburn Bar – A real Edinburgh pub

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The Stand Edinburgh

The Stand – Legendary Edinburgh comedy club

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie
The Royal Oak Edinburgh

The Royal Oak – A folk music institution

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie

Our Local Spotters in Edinburgh

Our handpicked locals live & love in Edinburgh and speak the local language.

  • Sarah Mackenzie photo

    Sarah

    I’m a marketing professional and travel writer. Edinburgh's small size brings people together...
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Alasdair MacQuarrie photo

    Alasdair

    I live and work in Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing and write short fiction...
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Mark Gorman photo

    Mark

    I chair Creative Edinburgh, helping creative professionals network and grow their businesses...
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Catriona Laxton photo

    Catriona

    I love learning languages & travelling the world. Edinburgh feels like it jumped out of a storybook
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Tamsin Grainger photo

    Tamsin

    I am a writer, bodyworker, walking artist and psychogeographer living in Edinburgh.
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Fiona Diack photo

    Fiona

    I love the theatre, movies, eating out, and walking, which makes Edinburgh perfect for me!
    MORE ABOUT ME SHOW ARTICLES
  • Spotters We Want You

 

No tourist traps

  • HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
  • FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

Beats our website

  • 100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
  • FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
  • SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
  • ADD YOUR OWN SPOTS Your hotel? A must-see highlight?
Last Changed Date: 2016-05-19 11:45:13 +0200 (Thu, 19 May 2016)