Best for beer gardens in Edinburgh
Our top picks for where to catch some rays with a pint in hand
On those cherished days when the sun has got his hat on and the mercury nudges 'taps aff', make a beeline for one of Edinburgh's beer gardens. Or, whatever the weather, just wear a coat and pretend you're in Munich.
Barrelhouse Bar & Grill
35 Jocks Lodge, Edinburgh, EH8 7AA
This new bar's beer garden is shaping up to be something sweet for summer.
Read our review of Barrelhouse Bar & Grill
The Blackbird
37–39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH
Colourful, lively bar with good craic, great cocktails and a smart outdoor space.
theblackbirdedinburgh.co.uk | read our review of The Blackbird
Guild of Foresters
40 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1DA
Convivial pub with generous portions, Scottish ales, and possibly the best beer garden in Porty.
forestersguild.co.uk | read our review of Guild of Foresters
The Jaffle Joint
87 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AW
Another Porty outdoor spot, this café-bar is full of games, music, and toasties.
Read our review of The Jaffle Joint
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU
Relaxing waterfront pub doing Scottish food and drink very well – great deck and free sunscreen too.
teuchtersbar.co.uk | read our review of Teuchters Landing
Woodland Creatures
260–262 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EL
Craft ales, live music and good food with a practically Narnian entrance to their beer garden.
Read our review of Woodland Creatures
