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.

One of my favorite beer bars in Edinburgh. Great beer selection, killer service, tasty bar food and…read morea cool space. Very laid back but hip vibe. I'll always stop by the Hanging Bat when I'm in town.

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.

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!

Getting a little tired of castles, cobblestones, and kings? Take a break from Edinburgh's…read morefascinating royal history and learn a little beer history by joining this tour. I met Sara, the guide, and the others in our group on the Royal Mile, and we headed out for about 20 minutes of beer-related history around the Mile and down towards the Cowgate area. We then came in from the cold and drank fantastic beer in two pubs in old town. Sarah did a great job of selecting brews that everyone in the group appreciated, and provided information about the individual breweries and the beers themselves. From there, we headed down to a brewery near the University for another three tasters - very generous pours, and again, all three selections were beers I'd happily order up again. All the while, Sara was pointing out interesting tidbits in the city around us, and keeping us filled in on Edinburgh's fascinating history of brewing. Sara was great at making everyone feel comfortable, and when the tour was over we sat around for another half hour or so and chatted as we finished our final tasters. All things considered, this was a great tour and brought a totally different part of Edinburgh's rich history to life. Enjoy, and cheers!

This is one of the best activities I've done in Edinburgh so far. It was amazing to discover how…read morethe history of beer in Scotland is directly linked with the history of the city. This tour is not only a storytelling experience but also a great way to learn about this legendary drink while tasting some of the nicest and quirkiest beers that the city has to offer. Sara is very knowledgeable and you can see her passion when telling the story. In summary, beer was great, funny story and the pubs we visited were really cool too. This tour is highly recommended and not to be missed.

The guys at the Brew Store are super helpful. They will help you get started with everything you…read morewould need to brew at home! Come on, you know that you want to! Your own Beer or Cider! I know you can taste it already! Plus you can bake yummy breads with the yeast that is left over from the brewing process!

Popped in with the Other Half to get some advice about starting up and what temperature we need to…read morestart. The cheerie chap was really helpful and answered our questions. Defo looks like they offer loads for the home brewing too! I think we'll be back!