West Edinburgh Bars

Only a few  minutes from Princes Street, West End Edinburgh has many bars and cafes, which makes it a perfect place for the fun loving people to socialize and to enjoy their drinks. Here is our list of some of the best bars in West End Edinburgh.


Athletic Arms

Popularly called the Diggers for the cemetery across the street, Athletic Arm dates back to 1897. Though it need not be a real ale drinker's final choice, it still offers superb beer.

Caledonian Ale House

Upstairs bistro offering genuine Scottish cuisine at decent prices. Set lunch is excellent value.

Ghillie Dhu

Ghillie Dhu is a Grade 1 listed church turned traditional Scottish pub and live entertainment venue serving local grub, ales and premium spirits as well as showcasing the best local acts. It is open from noon each day til 3am every night.

Mather's

Mathers bar, situated at the far West End of Princes street is a traditional drinking pub with a good range of cask ales and over 100 whiskies on offer.

The Caley Sample Room

A welcoming place to savour a range of beer and wine , well complemented by freshly prepared food, The Caley Sample Room pub in Edinburgh is a popular haunt of ale lovers. It serves over 37 wines, 46 speciality beers and a range of ever changing seasonal beers.

Bert's Bar

Only a few blocks away from Princes Street shopping and Princes Street Gardens, Bert's Bar Edinburgh is well known for its real ale list that complies with the high Cask Marque standard of approval and excellent pub food.

Golden rule Bar

A lovely pub hidden away from the main road and popular with locals and regulars.

Monboddo

Monboddo is a laid back bar within the Point Hotel that offers a slew of drinks and pub food.

Traverse Bar Café

The Traverse Bar Café is a chic hang-out in Edinburgh that serves a bevy of dining options and drinks. Open early till late; offers a diverse range of regular free events: