Here in the Capital there is an endless choice of watering holes. But some of the best are hidden in plain sight.
If you’re after that forbidden experience of a prohibition-style speakeasy, or perhaps a hidden gem with the best cocktails in the city, this is the guide for you.
Using data gathered by Heriot-Watt University, we’ve discovered Edinburgh’s most secret bars.
Take a friend and have a blast – but remember, dinna tell.
11 of the best Edinburgh bars you should visit and why
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