Scottish Pub in a cool little town. This place was exactly what I was looking for after a morning…read morespent checking out Tantallon Castle and a 3 mile walk back to town. The Fisherman Pie, which was Haddock, Smoked Haddock and Salmon in a Creamy Leek & Chive Sauce, topped with Mash Potato and Isle of mull Cheddar, was delicious. Even the Seasonal Vegetables, which were served with the pie was really good. On top of that, they had a nice long list of ciders to select from and they had the Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime, which is one of my favorites.

From the outside the Ship Inn looks like a local bar on the "welcoming" side of the scale as…read moreopposed to the "Tourists Beware" side. On entering it is a spacious and cosy looking bar that is definitely suited for tourists with a collection of beer mats almost being used as wallpaper to cover most of the free space behind the bar, some of which I had never even heard of! The decor and feel to the sitting area itself is traditional with a modern fusion, little tweaks like old spirit bottles (JD mainly) being used as candle holders are excellent to the vibe of the place and really let you settle happily in to one of the booths and take the surroundings in. We went in here because my better half was feeling hungry (I was saving myself for the North Berwick Fry which is just next door to the Ship Inn, in hindsight I should have eaten here) and decided to pop in here for a drink & a bit of lunch/dinner, we definitely weren't disappointed. A chicken and bacon burger was ordered and a chicken and bacon burger it was. Where the chicken that this chicken breast came from I don't know but it was definitely doing some serious weightlifting and bulking up. It was MASSIVE, in all it's chickeny beauty I found it hard to resist taking a huge bite out of the burger. Long stoy short, I ended up taking a huge bite out of the burger. The chicken was beautifully juicy for general pub grub and the bacon was lovely, sweet but slightly salted which gelled all the flavours of the breaded chicken and the toasted roll together. Thinking about it now, I'm getting hungry again. Every time I have a pub burger, the side salad always lets it down, every time, it's like the bars expect people not to eat it, but not this bar. The salad was crisp and fresh, served up with a deliciously sweet vinaigrette that was perfect for dipping a wee bit of the roll in. The spirit measures were 35ml and the guest ales on offer covered breweries such as Innis & Gunn and The Inveralmond Brewery (who do beers such as Lia Fail and Ossian) which justified the bar being about 60-70p more expensive than the others we visited.

My surname is Stewart and according to Scotlands's DNA there's a 50/50 chance that Steve Stewart…read moreand I are distant cousins...even though I am from the States. I tell you all that to say that we did not take the Bewery Tour because I thought I might be related but because we sampled two of Stewart's brews 80/- and Black in Edinburgh. They are delicious. So my wife was game to go regardless of whether we met Steve or not. That would have been the "Orange slice on the top". Spoiler alert, I plan to write him and see if he's game to join our genetic genealogy project. So no we didn't meet him , but Jeff Simonsen was a great host, told a great history of craft brewing, how beer is made, and the great things Steve is doing to teach others how to brew. The samples were great! And we even found an IPA we both liked (and that's unusual! I'm generally not a hop guy. It's called Radical Road! Oh BTW, Stewart's Brewery was Scottish Brewery of the year in 2024! Great job Cousin. Thanks Jeff and Steve, you'll be hearing from me about the genealogy thing. Don (ald) Stewart, California. USA

OMG what a great find! we ordered bruschetta, YUM and. Pumpkin Spiced Pizza. Loved every pumpkiny…read morespiced bite. Brilliant! That was my FAVORITE pizza ever. The dough was soft and crunchy. Paired with their apricot beer, and island Getaway - purrrrfect! If I didn't live 5998 miles away I'd come here weekly! Love the vibe here

Do you like beer? Do you like Ales? Do you like heritage?…read more Then you are at the right place at the Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh/ Dalry, off Slateford Road! Today I joined a 1.5h tour of the brewery premises to get some knowledge of Beer/Ale brewing with an aftermath of tasting certain brands like Deuchars, Flying Scotsman, 80 Shillings and Over the Bar, my favourite being the FLYING SCOTSMAN. I am not normally an ale drinker, but this time I made an exception. In addition we got some nice pies served with the beer what was the perfect ending to a nice day! Check out their website! You can book your own tours (especially popular with stag/hen nights) which range from £12 to £30 dependent if you like food with your tour and beer/ale tasting. The brewery is old and traditional, still showing some of their original features. It's very clean and presentable, not like other places. Last but not least, the staff is very engaged and present the spirit of this place very well. Enjoy!

The Caledonian Brewery has been producing fine ales since the second half of the nineteenth century…read moreand still is one of the most thriving businesses in the city. The brewery is unusual in a way as it focuses on brewing cask conditioned ale, which was normally brewed in England. The stable ales that the brewery produces are Deuchers IPA and Caledonian 80 (a more typical Scottish like ale). However, throughout the years the brewery has produced a variety of different ales for special occasions. Ales such as Over the Bar, Highland Fling, Auld Acquaintance and Old Seadog are just some the ales which reinforced by enjoyment of Caledonian Brewery. I started purely on Deuchers IPA and from then on, I began my journey through the many quality ales that this brewery produces. If you want to taste the best of Scottish brewing, then why not taste a tipple from the Caledonian Brewery!

Odd little bar, but a nice place to sit and have a drink or some food…read more The brews were all oddly named and interesting. We tried some lagers and a few ciders, all of which were great. The food was tasty, burgers and charcuterie board went down well. Service ranged from good to disinterested/grumpy.

Had dinner here and I would say it was just ok. First off, we got a starter of the Haggis Balls. I…read morehadn't tried Haggis before, so wanted to give it a shot, but they weren't great - a little sour tasting maybe? Not horrible, but not something I would order again. Someone else in our party liked Haggis and also thought these weren't good. So I would pass on these next time. For dinner, I initially ordered fish & chips, but they were out of the fish, so went for the Steak Sandwich. It was good, but not great. Others in our party had nachos, the battered chicken burger, and a Hawaiian pizza. Similar to my experience, I think they thought they were fine. For beers, the Yippee IPA was very good. I thought it was supposed to be a hazy, but didn't have the cloudiness to it, so I guess not. Had a higher IBU, but didn't taste bitter to me. Otherwise, just had a standard lager and then the Hazy Helles, which was ok, not great. Service was just average, as well. With the missing dinner items and then maybe being checked on once or twice, was just ok. The place has a cool vibe, though, and nice atmosphere.

Yes this place has the best beer selection...on and off draft...of any place I've visited in…read moreScotland. Terrific selections of literally every type of Scottish craft beer. So fun! But food was great too! Nice pub fare. Halloumi fries great, haggis fries, pies and all sorts of great stuff. Staff was helpful snd really friendly!

We had a large group and this because our gathering spot. The atmosphere was good and the food was…read moreexcellent. Not to mention that the beer was on point. The servers took great care of you as well. I would return every week if I lived there.

I spot Hop & Bottle. I spot the bottles in the window; craft beer after craft beer; a Tempest brew…read moreI'd never tried and some interesting looking offerings from breweries I'd yet to come by. My face is resembling the love-hearts-for-eyes emoji and I haven't even set foot inside. You see, Berwick is great for many, many things. It's a beautiful place and one I've visited on countless occasions. But, as far as beer goes, it's a real ale in real old pubs kind of place and there's no shame in that! So imagine my delight when we discover the warm and beardy Ray and his shop of beery wonders. It's time for a shake up in Berwick in the shape of this unashamedly hipster craft beer and vinyl haunt. (Bring Your Own Vinyl is the last Wednesday of every month from 5pm. - You're welcome!) H & B ticks all the boxes. You can sit in and have a beer. There's radlers on offer for the lightweights - myself included! - and kombucha if you're so inclined. (Left Field kombucha, mmm!) Oh, and there's gin too! You can buy any beer to take away. Dogs are very much welcome. There's a guitar if the mood calls for it and chat if you fancy it. If not, sit back, relax and enjoy your brew! Tell Ray what you like and he'll steer you in the right direction. - He's oozing with passion for beer, his business and local brews. We loved everything we tried and can't wait to come back. The difficulty is having just one, especially so because you're in damn good company. I visited with my boyfriend and his 97 year old grandad and, before we knew it, hours had passed and we'd got swept up in good beer, good chat and all-round good vibes. An awesome little spot in the borders if you're a craft beer lover!

Eden Mills is a locally craft brewery making whiskey, gin and beers…read more After perusing through the brewery we purchased a sample flight of beers and found a few that were delicious and some that were an acquired taste. Before I left, I had to buy a bottle of the Original Gin since I truly enjoy G&T's. Brought it home and shared it with close friends and all enjoyed the taste coupled with Fever-Tree tonic and a lime twist, refreshing and delicious.

Already a big fan of their beers I was excited to see a voucher for a brewery tour…read more The tour was fun and very informative about not only the beer and their brewing process but also the history of the site and the entire process from deciding what to brew to bottling on site and labelling.. Lots of limited edition beers only available to buy on site, definitely well worth a visit!

Off the beaten path you'll find this fun eccentric pub. Each room with its own unique personality…read more This bar takes you to a different world. A world where you can loud and proud fly your freak flag high. As mentioned The Royal Dick isn't near the hustle and bustle of Old Town. It gives off a punky locals hangout kinda vibe. Absolutely worth the trek to get there.

It's 530PM and this bar is packed. We were very early for a tour so we decided to have our drink…read moreand wait in this lively establishment. Unfortunately, there was nowhere to sit! Luckily, a group left the bar stools and barrel table next to the bar and we were able to sit for a bit and do some people watching. The veterinarian school vibe was interesting and I liked all the weird artifacts "left behind" from the school. Each room to sit in had it's own personality and vibe. Very cool. The bartenders were quick and efficient and shockingly nice. In a place like this, I expect a bit of abruptness but here it was all care and concern. They make a mean gin and tonic too. It was delicious. It may have been one of the best G&T's I've ever had as a matter of fact. I only wish the gin they used in it was sold in the States. Yum yum!!!

I adore these folks!…read more I fangirled the first time I found myself standing in Innis & Gunn HQ. Back home in Canada, this is one of THE biggest, most badassest (it's a word!) players in the beer game, so having the HQ here in the city was another tick on the "why Edinburgh is amazing" list. Now, full disclosure: I've done a series of promotional tastings with these folks. Full disclosure, the sequel: I would do a million more. They are some of the most polished and professional folks to work with. Claire M knows her sh*t - she is a wizard with a crowd, knowledgable without seeming snobby and completely comfortable & genuine with what she does. I've worked with her on a beer + cheese and a beer + chocolate tasting and they were brilliant little events (perfect for a corporate gig or holiday party). I now keep my eyes open for other tasting that pop up here, so I can attend without my business cap on. Great beer. Great events. Well worth stalking on social media. Mad love for these folks.

I attended a Yelp event here about 2 months ago (I know, I've been slow) and had such a fantastic…read moretime. The beer goes without saying, and the combination with the chocolates from Edward & Irwin were fab, the hostesses delightful, and the company truly a joy to be around. Innis & Gunn take their neighbourhood address seriously; the décor is well thought out, right down to the company branded wallpaper throughout. It smacks of luxury, which only helps the beer go down all the better. Through the chocolate/beer tasting, I also had the opportunity to try a couple of the offerings that I hadn't before - the wheatbeer with bergamot was a revelation. As they say, I had the most wonderful time and if you ever have the opportunity to go, make sure you do.