No matter what Scottish city you are in there will be a great pub to visit for a drink and a snack.No matter what Scottish city you are in there will be a great pub to visit for a drink and a snack.
No matter what Scottish city you are in there will be a great pub to visit for a drink and a snack.

Best Scottish Pubs 2023: Here are the 16 best pubs in Scotland's eight cities according to online reviews - from Inverness to Edinburgh

Whatever Scottish city you happen to be in, you can be sure of a warm welcome in these drinking establishments.

From local boozers and sports pubs, to fashionable cocktail and gin bars, there’s no doubt that the humble pub is very much part of the Scottish urban landscape.

It’s not just about a place to have a quick pint or glass of wine – pubs are often the centre of their community, offering affordable food and non-alcoholic drink options.

And in a time of soaring bills, they provide a warm venue for quizzes, book clubs and special events.

So we thought we’d have a look at the best two pubs in each of our cities – including Dunfermline, which was awarded city status last year as part of Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee celebrations.

Here are which pubs made the grade according to Tripadvisor – and what reviewers loved about them.