The 13 pubs in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders named in CAMRA Pub of the Year awards 2025
Thirteen pubs across Edinburgh and South East Scotland were recognised in the awards, with the boozers having been awarded across four categories - Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders and Cider Pub of the Year.
Here are all the winners named the 2025 CAMRA Edinburgh & SE Scotland Pub of the Year awards.
1 . Edinburgh
The Stockbridge Tap was named the best pub in Edinburgh in the 2025 CAMRA Edinburgh & South East Scotland Pub of the Year awards. | The Stockbridge Tap Photo Sales
2 . Edinburgh
The Jolly Judge bagged second place in the Edinburgh category. | Submitted Photo Sales
3 . Edinburgh
The Abbotsford Bar bagged third place in the Edinburgh category of the 2025 CAMRA Edinburgh & SE Scotland Pub of the Year awards. | Abbotsford Bar Photo Sales
4 . Lothian
Stagg's Bar in Musselburgh was named best pub in the Lothians. It also bagged the overall prize for Scotland's Pub of the Year. | Google Maps Photo Sales
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