8 of the cosiest pubs and bars in Edinburgh

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 BST
The Royal Oak is a great place for a warm welcome. Picture: TSPLplaceholder image
The Royal Oak is a great place for a warm welcome. Picture: TSPL

From traditional pubs to candle-lit cocktail bars, the Capital has plenty of warm, welcoming spots to escape to when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Take refuge on a dark night and visit one of these cosy pubs and bars for a drink to warm yourself up in no time.

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Heads & Tales (2 Rutland Place): The original home of Edinburgh Gin is nestled below The Rutland Hotel in the west end and is the perfect place to sample some gin. Picture: Edinburgh Ginplaceholder image
Heads & Tales (2 Rutland Place): The original home of Edinburgh Gin is nestled below The Rutland Hotel in the west end and is the perfect place to sample some gin. Picture: Edinburgh Gin
The Hanging Bat (133 Lothian Road): Located on Lothian Road, this cosy little bar is a craft beer lover's dream and a great place to escape the cold while enjoying one of the best craft beer selections in the city. Picture: TSPLplaceholder image
The Hanging Bat (133 Lothian Road): Located on Lothian Road, this cosy little bar is a craft beer lover's dream and a great place to escape the cold while enjoying one of the best craft beer selections in the city. Picture: TSPL
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