Beloved by a bohemian crowd, this flamboyant gem is one of the city’s best-preserved examples of Edwardian pub interiors. Its Spanish mahogany bar and intricate Jacobean ceiling lend an air of glamour to a menu brimming with fine malt whiskies. Feeling a little worse for wear? The Sheraton offers a slick, central retreat featuring the city’s best spa, complete with a rooftop hydro pool. 

A roaring fire, low ceilings and Scotland’s oldest skittle alley are a few reasons to fall in love with this iconic inn, which first opened its doors in 1390. Beloved by students as well as locals and travellers seeking a true taste of Scotland, it sits on the edge of Holyrood Park, where the annual torchlight Hogmanay procession culminates. Nearby, The Glasshouse offers character as well as convenience through its Gothic exterior and sleek, contemporary bedrooms.

For an evening that combines cosiness with romance, this candlelit bar’s cushioned alcoves are hard to beat. An unassuming basement location belies the quality of its cocktails, which have earned it a place on World’s 50 Best Bars lists more than once. Nearby, The Balmoral—a palatial Victorian landmark—has defined Scottish luxury for over a century.

A much-loved community boozer in the waterside neighbourhood of Leith, this spot has no pretensions but plenty of charm. An excellent selection of real ales is complemented by hearty pub fare and there’s even the odd gig on a Saturday night. Fifteen-minutes away by car, the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel blends handsome Georgian architecture with design-led interiors that nod to Soho House. 

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