The Hanging Bat is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

1. The Hanging Bat

9.0
133 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Beer Bar · 63 tips and reviews

IanIan: Great bar a very welcome addition to Edinburgh beer scene with an ever changing g variety of the best UK cask and craft beers. Great value bar snacks as well, the dogs are superb!

Ollie C.Ollie Cunningahm: Get the 5 1/3 beers for £11.50 well worth the money especially as some of them are 7.4%! They had around 18 draft or cask beers to try when I went.

Nicholas R.Nicholas Rebol: the urinals are made from old casks. cool.

Cadenhead's Whisky Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

2. Cadenhead's Whisky Shop

8.6
172 Canongate (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Liquor Store · Canongate · 19 tips and reviews

World Whisky DayWorld Whisky Day: Buy whisky straight from the cask!

N M.N M: Whiskey! Whiskey ! Premium quality straight from the cask!

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: Really appreciate this place. Cask strength single barrel selection (not the usual same-selection-as-duty-free the rest of the Mile has) and they're actually helpful and not pushy with picking bottles

Kay's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

3. Kay's Bar

8.6
39 Jamaica St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · New Town · 19 tips and reviews

Jean-François G.Jean-François Goncet: Great cask ale, good value for money lunch, you have to try the homemade chilli. Pretty good atmosphere during rugby games!

Russell H.Russell Harrison: One of Edinburgh'best 'secret' pubs, great choice of cask and draught ales.

Chris L.Chris Leckie: One of my go to bars in Edinburgh. Full of character and excellent beer. It's small, so don't expect seats if in a big group.

Dreadnought Leith is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

4. Dreadnought Leith

8.6
72 North Fort Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Newhaven · 4 tips and reviews

Jonny M.Jonny Millar: My local, the best pub in the area by far. Can not go wrong with any brass castle or the local Pilot. Casks perfectly looked after and constantly rotating ales

Russell H.Russell Harrison: Once a pub with a checkered history, but now is a rainbow of delight. Well maintained rotating cask and keg choices all served up by a really friendly and helpful welcoming staff.

John M.John Malone: Great beer, from Pilot, Cross Borders and Brass Castle. The best pub in Leith and probably in all of Edinburgh. Unpretentious and friendly and they serve craft beer in pints at reasonable prices.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

5. Scotch Malt Whisky Society

9.0
28 Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · New Town · 33 tips and reviews

Scottish RoutesScottish Routes: The best selection of single cask drams! Read more.

World Whisky DayWorld Whisky Day: Wonderful selection of single cask drams right in the heart of Edinburgh!

Queen's H.Queen's Hall: Members-only organisation devoted to whisky but don't let that put you off. Open, stylish, welcoming environment & staff. A haven in the city centre.

The Guildford Arms is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

6. The Guildford Arms

8.7
1-5 W Register St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · New Town · 38 tips and reviews

Baxter T.Baxter Tocher: Excellent selection of cask ales and kegs, in a gorgeous setting.

Pétur S.Pétur Sæmundsen: Beautiful traditional Scottisch bar with 10 brands of cask ale.

Richard B.Richard Brunton: Check the chalk board by the bar for some good beers.

Stockbridge Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

7. Stockbridge Tap

8.6
2-6 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · 21 tips and reviews

damodamo: Brilliant PubGrub and great selection of draft beer including cask ales and craft beer...

John M.John Malone: Great place to break a walk along the Water of Leith. Always have some interesting ales on and generally a Porter or two.

Gav G.Gav GR: Really great food in this down to earth, friendly pub, and good value too. Try to steak pie and mash.🍴😛

The Bow Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

8. The Bow Bar

8.8
80 West Bow, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Grassmarket · 73 tips and reviews

Bryan J.Bryan Jones: Old world pub with sports and an excellent cask and bottled beer selection

IanIan: Ever changing selection of cask real ale, along with probably the best selection of whisky in Edinburgh

Matthew H.Matthew Harrison: One of the best drinks selections in town and if you're lucky enough to get a window seat, one of the best views in town too.

The Last Drop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

9. The Last Drop

8.0
74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Grassmarket · 50 tips and reviews

SabaSaba: Cozy pub, but just 2 cask ales one of them being Deuchars IPA.

John H.John Hyde: Lovely relaxed atmosphere here on a Sunday, friendly bar staff offering you to try the cask ales is always nice

JNETJNET: A grim history and nice atmosphere attracts a lively bunch. :)

Whiski Rooms is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

10. Whiski Rooms

9.0
4-7 North Bank St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurant · The Mound · 71 tips and reviews

Nathaniel C.Nathaniel Cassidy: The Innis & Gun Ruby Beer Aged in Oak Rum Casks is beautiful but be careful as it's 6.8%!

Rafael M.Rafael Marin: The best bar to try the Scottish whisky. A place preferred by the locals, not very touristic, that's what I liked they most about it. The best whisky tasting experience that I'ever had. Try option 1!

Sarah C.Sarah Corby: Vegetarian haggis is amazing.

Teuchters Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

11. Teuchters Landing

9.1
1C Dock Pl, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · Leith · 32 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Stephenson: Never seen on draught before - amazing but rum cask bottle outstanding

Veronika K.Veronika K: Great for lunch or drinks on the waterside deck. All food comes in mugs! Mac & Cheese in a mug is amazing.

IanIan: Cullen skink is unbelievably good and the service is friendly

Cloisters is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

12. Cloisters

7.7
26 Brougham St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Fox: Great place for a selection of cask ales from all over UK.

John M.John Malone: Top Real Ale bar. Many of Edinburgh's brewers drink here, so that's a good recommendation. Usually have an excellent range of Scottish Ales.

Roy B.Roy Brown: No Guinness but instead serve delicious Black Isle Organic Porter.

The Royal McGregor is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

13. The Royal McGregor

8.0
154 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Whisky Bar · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews

David P.David Palmiere: The whole experience! Beer selection was great, especially if you like cask ale. The haggis was the best I had the entire trip. My wife is a MacGregor, so it was good for her as well!

DavidDavid: Ask for the extraordinary Malts list. Various "Whisky Flights" take you through the scottish Whisky regions with well assembled malt selections.

IlseIlse: Be fearless, take the Haggis! It's really very good...

The Auld Hoose is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

14. The Auld Hoose

7.9
23-25 St Leonards Street, Midlothian, Midlothian
Pub · Newington · 31 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Meechan: Not what I was expecting at all, fairly modern style pub with a decent selection of beers on keg and cask

Ege E.Ege Elgun: Am a regular customer here.. definetly best burgers in town! Just dont forget to show your student card, because you can get a 10% discount on the entire food menu!

Andrew G.Andrew Girdwood: Feeling peckish? Skip the small nachos and go straight to the large.

Whiski Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cask Ales in Edinburgh.

15. Whiski Bar & Restaurant

8.8
119 High St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Bar · Old Town · 69 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: FLIGHT 6 - ISLAY MALTS (A tour of some of the greatest Islay distilleries. YO Bowmore 120, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Bunnahabhain 120, Laphroig Quarter Cask)

A.A.: Fantastic place for a night cap with a huge selection of eau de vie. Holly is a fount of whisky knowledge and can pair your tastes to a bottle behind the bar. Bands play Scottish music from 9.30!

Daniel K.Daniel Kingon-rouse: One of only three bars in the world who serve innis & gunn on tap its a must.