17-05-2025
Scottish beer garden with breath-taking views among UK's best
The outdoor watering hole has been named alongside places across the country, including The Dores Inn in Inverness and the Lake View Garden Bar in the Lake District.
The Cold Town House is located in the Grassmarket area of the Old Town (Image: Tripadvisor)
Edinburgh beer garden with views 'nothing short of breathtaking' named the best in Scotland
The Cold Town House in Edinburgh was named the best beer garden in Scotland by travel website Big 7.
Discussing the iconic spot, the website said that you'd be forgiven for thinking that a beer garden in such a busy city centre would be "impossible."
However, it noted that the views from the bar in the Grassmarket area of the Old Town are "nothing short of breath-taking."
After a day of exploring the historic city, visitors can enjoy a pint at this pub while taking in sights of the nearby castle, which looms large over revellers.
The site added that a visit here is the "stuff of dreams," turning an ordinary beer garden visit into something truly magical.
The beer garden has been praised for its stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. (Image: Tripadvisor) The location was commended by visitors on Tripadvisor, who gave it a 4/5 out of 722 reviews.
One person said: "The best bar in Edinburgh by far. Awesome service, experience and drinks. The views are just stunning and the staff couldn't have been more friendly."
Another added: "Great for drinks, lovely environment with great selection of beers on tap!"
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Other Scottish spots were listed, including The Dores Inn in Inverness, the Ben Nevis Inn in Fort William and The Old Mill Inn in Pitlochry.
The latter, which was originally built in the 18th century as a mill, was highlighted as a particularly interesting visit.
