From craft-beer pubs to cocktail bars, Edinburgh knows how to pour a good drink. Here are the city’s highest-rated bars and pubs, picked from thousands of guest reviews.
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Society Bar & Kitchen
Full ranking
1. Society Bar & Kitchen · ⭐ 9.7
(6590 reviews)
+9 photos
1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG, United Kingdom
Bright, modern dining with views over Princes Street
Society Bar & Kitchen, at 1 Waterloo Place, is a bright, modern restaurant with panoram…
«A tasty breakfast, and the croissant was very tasty. The place was clean, and the portions…»
2. The Devil's Advocate · ⭐ 9.1
(5115 reviews)
+9 photos
9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, United Kingdom
A whisky bar and Scottish kitchen in a Victorian pump house
The Devil's Advocate is one of Edinburgh's most atmospheric bar-restaurants, tuc…
«A very nicely decorated place, very friendly staff. We had wonderful seats upstairs. The c…»
3. The Piper's Rest · ⭐ 9.1
(3545 reviews)
+9 photos
3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, United Kingdom
Traditional Scottish food and live music off the Royal Mile
The Piper's Rest sits at 3 Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile, in the heart…
«First time, it was recommended to me for my first visit to Edinburgh. This place absolutel…»
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Society Bar & Kitchen | ⭐ 9.7 | 6 590 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | The Devil's Advocate | ⭐ 9.1 | 5 115 | — |
| 3 | The Piper's Rest | ⭐ 9.1 | 3 545 | — |
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Society Bar & Kitchen — score 9.7/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The list has 3 places selected by rating and number of reviews (source — Google Places).
Which place has the most reviews? Society Bar & Kitchen — 6 590 visitor reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.3/10 — average score of 3 places in the list.
How we chose: 3 places selected by rating and number of reviews. Source — Google Places. Updated 30 June 2026.