The Best Real-Ale Pubs in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has some of the best bars that serve real ale, Britain's national drink is relaxed settings.

We have drawn up a list of some of the best real ale pubs in Edinburgh  to help you in your bar crawling.


Cask and Barrel

Enjoy the perfect combo of real ales and catch all the action of your favorite games in the wide screen TV screens in Cask & barrel.Too good to let go!

The Cumberland Bar

Classic New Town bar that oozes refinement and respectability. Fine selection of real ales, a beer garden and some decent nosh. A good place to kick back and while away an hour or several. Ornate Victorian bar with an excellent selection of good ales.

The Canon's Gait

Steeped in history, this pub serves exceptional flavors With four traditional hand pull real ale pumps that ensure different flavors every time. A busy no frills bar with excellent pub food choices.