Whether it’s an open fire, comfy seats, good jukebox or just cheap booze and a nip of bonhomie, our readers know what they like when it comes to a cosy pub. Here’s a shortlist of the many favourites that you told us about.
![“Established circa 1360 in Duddingston, it’s cosy and friendly and serves a great Sunday lunch” Paola Tracey Short](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ2NWZjMjRmLTNmYjUtNGRjNC1hOTdmLWQ1YmY1Zjk0YmZhNzpjMmRkYjhiNC00YzFlLTRjNzYtOGU2Zi1iOWY0NTAyZGNlMDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. The Sheep Heid, Edinburgh
“Established circa 1360 in Duddingston, it’s cosy and friendly and serves a great Sunday lunch” Paola Tracey Short Photo: Greg Macvean
![“So cosy, amazing steaks and a fab view of Castle Stalker” Shirley Monteith](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc1ZTIwYzU2LTc3NWItNGJhYi1iOWE0LTZmYTY2YTYyYjNlZTplYzE2MTUwNC0zMGZkLTQ3NjEtOTA1ZC1lYmI5ZTJhYTlhNDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. The Old Inn, Appin
“So cosy, amazing steaks and a fab view of Castle Stalker” Shirley Monteith Photo: Contributed
![“Love the upstairs” Rachel Lamb](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVlNzcxZWY3LTBlYWUtNDVhZS04Y2NiLTY5NWZlM2RhZDI1ODoyZDE4OWJhZS04MDlhLTQwOWYtYmY3Yy1jMWQ1Mzg3ODMwNmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![“Lovely place, great food and service and a roaring open coal fire to heat you up quickly in the winter” Gary Walker](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMzNjQyOWFkLTQxMTUtNGI1NS05NGNkLTlhNTliNmQ1NTM5NDplZDI3NmIyYS04YTdiLTRlYTMtYjNkMy1iZTJjZDJkZjAzZjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. The Portcullis, Stirling
“Lovely place, great food and service and a roaring open coal fire to heat you up quickly in the winter” Gary Walker Photo: Google