The Links Tavern

Head down to Restalrig and you'll find yourself in one of Edinburgh's most unpretentious corners—the kind of place where folk actually live rather than just pass through. The Links Tavern sits comfortably on this stretch, doing what a good local pub should: serving reliable drinks, hosting actual conversations, and feeling like you've stumbled into someone's second living room. The crowd's mixed—regulars who know the staff by name, students who've found their spot, neighbours popping in after work. There's a warmth here that comes from genuinely not trying too hard, just getting the basics right and letting that be enough.