thought I’d do a thread of places in Edinburgh with a beer garden / outdoor seating because that’s socialising now! please drop your suggestions too

Pear Tree, obv (as pictured)
Newington
booked up basically all of the next month so book way in advance

Blackbird
Tollcross
weirdly I booked a table via Twitter? unsure of their booking system atm - but you can book outdoors

Teuchters Landing
The Shore
you can’t book tables RIP but poss my fave pub in Edinburgh

Woodland Creatures
Leith
not loads of seats outside but seems fair amount of availability

56 North
Newington
good availability & they have 2 outdoor seating areas

Cold Town House
Grassmarket
you can book but it’s super booked up in advance

Teviot
Southside
you can book, already looks pretty full at peak times

Royal Dick Bar
Newington
you can book, filling up at peak times

The Black Fox
Leith
you can book outdoors & seems pretty good availability

Rose Street Gardens
New Town
fully booked all of May already!! get in early

The Raeburn
Stockbridge
you can book outdoors but filling up quickly for evenings

Lost in Leith
The Shore
bookings are only for outdoors & they only opened bookings the other day

Basils
Newhaven
you can book outdoors & availability seems good

Old Chain Pier
Newhaven
first come first served for outdoor tables!

The Merlin
Morningside
can’t specifically book outdoors but can request it when making a reservation

The Hermitage
Morningside
you can book outdoors & availability seems good

Nobles
Leith
first come first served for outdoor tables