Grays Mill

Head down to Slateford and you'll find Grays Mill doing what it does best: being exactly the kind of pub you want round the corner. There's no trying too hard here—just solid drinks, the sort of crowd that actually lives nearby, and the comfortable feeling of a place that's been getting it right for years. It's the kind of spot where you can nurse a pint on a Tuesday afternoon or settle in for a proper session without anyone batting an eyelid. The locals clearly rate it, and once you're in, you'll understand why.