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Game of Thrones is back for its short but sweet final series, and bars around Edinburgh are gearing up for an array of GoT-themed viewing parties from April 15 onward.

The season eight premiere took place at 2am UK time on April 15, but if you didn't fancy staying up until then to watch it (on a school night, no less), then these Edinburgh bars and pubs have your back.

We've found four Edinburgh pubs that are putting on Game of Thrones viewing parties in Leith and in the city centre. If you know of any others, get in touch with us - you can email news@edinburghlive.co.uk.

The Mash Tun, Easter Road

This friendly pub on Easter Road announced their plan to show the latest series, saying:



"The wall is down. Winter is finally here. And so are we if you need some company to enjoy the new season.

"Come along on Monday night to start the finding out who will sit on the iron throne!"

The Fat Badger, Leith

On Mondays The Fat Badger have a pub quiz from 7pm, then they're showing GoT from 9pm each week, which is the official UK release time.



They also have a "dead pool" going if anyone is interested in wagering a bet. Winner takes all!

The Fly Half, Leith.

(Image: The Fly Half / Facebook)

The Fly Half will be showing season eight, they also have four special Game of Thrones cocktails you can enjoy while you follow all the action on screen. They are:

'Mother of Dragons' - pampero rum, passionfruit and pineapple juice.

'King Slayer' - Edinburgh Gin liqueur of choice with prosecco.

'White Walker' - Johnnie Walker white walker whisky, egg white, lemon juice.

and 'Red Wedding' - Maker's Mark, Chambord and pomegranate juice.

The Shoogly Peg, New Town

This New Town bar will be throwing an OTT Game of Thrones premiere party on April 15 with drink specials, food specials, fancy dress, snacks and their very own replica throne, they say:

"Just like Bran and Sam are waiting in Winterfell to deliver Jon the news that he and his aunt did the do boat style, our special edition Johnnie Walker White Walker whisky is waiting for YOU! Come and sip this like Olenna Tyrell chugs cups of poison.

"So join us on April 15th from 7pm for cocktail specials made with the one and only White Walker, our very own THRONE, photo booth, popcorn and much much more!! Stay tuned and we will see you Monday!"

Will you be going along to any of these viewing parties, or do you prefer to watch Game of Thrones at home, safe from intrusion (and spoilers!). Let us know in the comments.

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