For many local and visitors alike Edinburgh in August is all about catching a few shows at the various festivals and enjoying food and drink with friends.
Many of the biggest venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe offer a range of food and drink, but much of the seating tends to be exposed to the elements.
Sadly, the Scottish weather is anything but predictable - meaning you've not had the full festival experience until you've stood with a drink in a sudden downpour after watching a comedian in a converted lecture theatre.
Luckily, there are no shortage of (indoor) pubs to enjoy when the heavens open and you need some shelter - or if you just want to escape the crowds for an hour.
Here are 10 of the best that are easy to get to from one of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's main hubs - The Pleasance Courtyard.
9. The Advocate
An eight minute walk takes you to the heart of the Old Town in Hunter Square and its two famous pubs. First up is The Advocate which has loads of space, cask ales on tap, music at the weekends and a decent menu of traditional pub food. | Google Maps
10. The Tron
On the other side of Hunter Square from The Advocate is The Tron - another spacious and relaxed pub with a cocktail list, plenty of malt whiskies and gourmet burgers. | Google Maps