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Best bars in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.6
Reviews counted
28,404
Open on Sundays
10
  1. Top pick

    1. The Cocktail Geeks

    Bar · £20–30

    Rated 4.8 out of 52,333 reviews

    “Two floor bar and themed cocktails located near Edinburgh's train station.”

    Arch 14, 27 E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS

    Call 0131 557 1224

  3. 3. Bramble

    Bar · £10–20

    Rated 4.7 out of 51,053 reviews

    “Great cocktails + a strong whisky selection.”

    16A Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JE

    Call 0131 226 6343

  5. 5. Jolly Judge

    Pub · Lawnmarket · £10–20

    Rated 4.6 out of 52,814 reviews

    “Their range of drinks is incomparable to any other pub in Edinburgh.”

    7, 493 James' Ct, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PB

    Call 0131 225 2831

  6. 6. The Bow Bar

    Pub · £10–20

    Rated 4.6 out of 52,778 reviews

    “A small but perfectly formed traditional bar in the heart of Edinburgh.”

    80 W Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

    Call 0131 226 7667

  7. 7. Panda & Sons

    Cocktail bar · £10–50

    Rated 4.6 out of 52,707 reviews

    “Best cocktails in Edinburgh…Scotland…probably the entire UK.”

    79 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF

    Call 0131 220 0443

  8. 8. The World's End

    Pub · £20–30

    Rated 4.5 out of 55,895 reviews

    “Friendly people, delicious food, and a great place to chill in Edinburgh.”

    2-8 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB

    Call 0131 556 3628

  9. 9. The Devil's Advocate

    Gastropub · £20–60

    Rated 4.4 out of 55,309 reviews

    “Really lovely cocktail bar hidden away down one of the alleys in Edinburgh.”

    9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND

    Call 0131 297 4624

  10. 10. George IV Bar

    Pub · £20–30

    Rated 4.4 out of 53,153 reviews

    “Came here twice while visiting Edinburgh and it did not disappoint!”

    54 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ

    Call 0131 225 6936

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Questions people ask

What are the best bars in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Edinburgh, United Kingdom are The Cocktail Geeks (4.8 stars from 2,333 reviews) and The Raging Bull (4.8 stars from 1,415 reviews).

Which bars in Edinburgh, United Kingdom are open on Sunday?

10 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including The Cocktail Geeks (12 pm–12 am) and The Raging Bull (5 pm–1 am). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these bars ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.