This is a place for beer lovers - they have an amazing, always changing list (according to what they've been brewing up, ex. the IPA is Dead set which plays with single-hops so you can really taste the flavor of each one). Guys behind the bar, naturally, are super knowledgeable beer geeks. They also have some guest drafts from other breweries they admire. The place is lively (though competitive! jump on that booth as soon as you see someone make a motion for their bag) and there are boardgames galore to play. What's not to love? read more

In addition to my five stars I give this place a Bronze Star for merit, a whole sheet of Gold stars I stole from my teacher's desk, and all the stars I can see from my window. This place is simply glorious. So many amazing, amazing beers. When I left LA I didn't expect to see a Stone IPA again but here it is, and at only £3.50 or so a pint, amazingly priced. People say this place is expensive, but I'd disagree. £3 or £4 for a pint of beer on the cowgate isn't that expensive, especially not when you're getting a Camden Town or something - the quality of beer you get here is far better than the pish spilling out of your rusty old Tennents or Belhaven tap. Some tell me that "here it's £2.50 or £3.50 for a half pint or a third of a pint" but to that I'd retort that the third of a pint of 9, 10 or 12% draught you get at Brewdog works out at least as strong as the £4 whiskey and coke you'd get up the street. And again - the quality trumps anything else you'd get. Also it's easy to overlook the food, but this is another area where Brewdog excel. I didn't have a cheese and meat platter but they looked damn good. I went for one of the "Hot Bitch" pizzas, or something obscenely titled like that, and it was definitely hot. Not nearly enough places actually deliver when they say "hot" but seemingly like everything at Brewdog, it's every bit as amazing as you hope. It gets a little crowded and sometimes it's hard to find somewhere to sit. But if you like beer, then goddamn, this is a great little pub. read more

Great beer selection, and great atmosphere. Super nice service. Bar gets busy in peak hours with no place to sit but it's no trouble waiting for others to leave. The take away cans were great as we took cans home to share with friends! read more

Long overdue yelp review but maybe now it can be a little more impartial, Nice beer friendly staff, Cheese and meat board is always good with a nice beer. Haven't tried the latest pizza offerings but I'm sure they will still be good. Was in with a BrewDog virgin so asked the staff for a taste of a couple of beers no problem as you'd expect, I went for the misspent youth a very nice little number while he went for the big hoppy jack hammer. We enjoyed our beers in the much improved outdoor seating area as there was no free booths inside; I feel getting rid of the old seat completely may of lower the capacity of the place and if your not in early enough to get a seat you may leave after a couple; there's nowhere to rest your pint. The only other sad note was the bare looking fridges the guest bottles choice was rather bare and the row above the back bar was just teasing me with beers they no longer had in stock. All in all I will be back as often as the student budget allows. read more

Delicious pizza! Surprisingly good considering it's a bar. My husband and I shared the Spicy Meaty one and I wished we'd had time to order a second. Great casual atmosphere. Perfect location in the hip part of town. read more

How can you not like BrewDog? One of the cooler places in town to hang out since it is always super crowded! But the beer is great and the food is good. I just wish it were bigger since there aren't very many places to either sit or stand! I prefer to come here on off hours so I can sit down and talk but all in all this is a quality place to come with friends. read more

If you're not familiar with BrewDog, they're an independent Scottish Brewery who make a point of breaking with convention and this is reflected in their bars. The decor is a cross between "industrial Chic" and "retro High School" with bare brick, concrete and steel combined with minimal furniture that looks like it had been recycled from a high school science lab and wood panelling resembling a school gymnasium floor. Some people like this change from the "norm", personally I find it a bit abrasive, although they do have a couple old leather sofas which are more comfortable. The bar attracts a rather eclectic crowd including students, stag parties, beer geeks, tourists and office workers so it can get rather crowded especially at the weekends. What attracts all these people to the bar is mostly the beer, you won't find any of the normal commercial big name brands here you WILL find a good number (6 or 7) of Brew Dog beers on tap plus another (4 or 5) guest beers on tap from craft breweries around the world (e.g. Nøgne Ø, Mikkeller or Stones), all of which are listed on large blackboards above the bar. If you don't know what to drink, ask the bar staff they are only too happy to help out with suggestions and small tasters so you find a beer that you'll enjoy (all Brew Dog bar staff spend some time working and training in the brewery before working in the bar so they should be helpful and knowledgeable about the beers on offer). These are not your regular beers, BrewDog has been heavily influenced by the American craft beer market which means their beers tend to be made with a lot of hops compared to most beers you'll come across in the UK. This means those who do not regularly drink beer may be pleasantly surprised and discover a beer they actually enjoy. It also means that quite a few of the beers are stronger than normal which is why the stronger beers are priced and served as 1/3 or 2/3 of a pint (this is listed on the blackboards beside the price and strength). There is also a massive collection of bottled beers from all around the world, although some of these are rather expensive due to their scarcity. On the down side they do NOT have a large range of non-beer drinks, with a very limited range of wines and spirits available, it IS after all a brewery bar and it's all about the beer. To soak up all that beer they offer a small selection of pizzas (the topping are also unconventional, no Margaritas or Americanos!) as well as Meat & Cheese platters which are excellent accompaniments with your beer. Even if you are not normally a beer drinker this bar is an experience worth trying, I suggest going on a mid-week afternoon when it is quiet and you can take your time to chat with the bar staff and taste a range of the beers available. read more

If you are accustomed to American style beers, Brewdog will keep you satisfied during your trip to the UK. Visited taprooms in Edinburgh and Glasgow, both were great places. read more

This brewery is amazing. Lots of local and guest brews on tap. They also have a good selection of bottled beers. Traveling from San Diego, California where we have a ton of craft beers, this place definitely made me feel at home. Tried their Bismarck which is a 41 percent beer. Definitely made for sipping as it reminds me of a whiskey. If you're into IPAs their Hardcore IPA is great. The staff was also very friendly. read more

I popped into here ages ago for a beer with a friend who was visiting. They have big booths and a chap sitting alone offered for my friend and I to share. The beer is fairly pricy compared to a smaller pub, but it is some tasty beer and they do offer some food. We didn't eat anything so I can't rate the food, and luckily we were there when the students were gone, so it was an OK spot for a beer after work. A good mix of people and a nice spot when quieter. read more

Great beer and great atmosphere! When I had the Vermont v2 it reminded me of Pliny the Elder! I sure hope they keep that one around. Also, just opened up a brewery in Ohio! read more

Delish and cool vibe but very limited seating. Be prepared to stand to wait for a seat.

I like beer, but I've realised I'm far from any kind of connoisseur on the matter. In fact I tend to like the light beers, and Guinness, and that's about it. Still though this bar is pretty cool, and it has a wide range of their own brand beers that you're allowed to sample to see what you like, and they do pizza which I've yet to try! The bar has a good mix of tourists and locals alike. My only minor complaint is the female bathrooms are a bit squished when there's more than two people waiting in the queue, but I'd get over that. read more

Went here the other night with some friends and had a great time. Huuuuge list of beers but bartenders were happy to make suggestions. Not sure if the music is like this all the time, but when we were there, they were playing some hilariously excellent 80s music. At one point I think the majority of the bar was singing along to Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Definitely a young crowd being located on Cowgate, but it's a relatively chill place. read more

Not a great spot for cider lovers but this is an absolute must for fans of great beer while you're in Edinburgh.

Still an excellent place to grab a beer in Edinburgh. They have a great variety of interesting stuff to try on tap.amd there is always a good.crowd of likeable people to chat with. And they like beer!!! read more

We have visited quite a few now including Tokyo location. This is lively locale next to other bars and youth hostels. It has a lot of great items on tap and I was able to get some chips and enjoy my girlie beer. Also awesome German bottled root beer on one occasion when I wasn't feeling alcohol, loud noisy and filled at night. A good pub with a great vibe. Wish it had more seating however. There is also some outside but not enough. read more

I'm not overly keen on the location, but the beer's great and the food's not too bad either. If you look confused at the menu the nice people will give you a couple of tasters to help make up your mind. I'm not completely sold on the idea of drinking 40% proof beer from a stuffed squirrel, but the pint I opted for was smooth and refreshing and came in a manly glass. Grrr.... read more

BrewDog rawks hard. My favorite beer is their Punk IPA, which you can also buy in the grocery stores. They serve a wide variety of their own excellent fresh beer along with a selection of other breweries' offerings. The servers are friendly and can talk beer with the best of them i.e., my darling who is an amazing brewer in his own right. There's one comfy seating area with couches, a wooden pallet table and board games. Stools and low tables are available -- bare bones but nobody cares. I confess, I've never eaten there but they do offer tidbits to help soak up some of their delish beer. Highly recommended! read more

Great brew pub! Hoppy beers, friendly service, interesting crowd and atmosphere. If you are looking for a great beer, go.

Nice to get a good craft brew while on vacation. They had a mediocre selection of craft brews from the states but it's all about their own beer. Punk IPa and 5 AM are top notch As an american Hop enthusiast and spending two weeks On vacation It was quite a treat to find an IPA comparable to the ones I love in the states. Hope to see more of these outfits pop up in the UK as craft brew is the way to go. read more

This is NOT a review of BrewDogs brews. Rather, this is a review of BrewDog Edinburgh. Food here is actually quite good, pizza offerings are better than par (and par = perhaps Pizza Express). Service was quite slow...almost deliberately. Nonetheless, it's a good stop just a "block" south of the Royal Mile on Cowgate. Tip: Cowgate doesn't intersect with many of the streets that bear off of the "Mile". Use a good mapping app or simply approach from Grassmarket. read more

Agree wholeheartedly with Andrew on this one. The new Brewdog Edinburgh Bar is great....Edinburgh has SO many pubs and bars (some of them great, some of them not so) but Brewdog have genuinely come along and offered something completely new and different to the Edinburgh scene. The main focus is completely beer,although they do actually offer a surprising array of other drinks for those that dont want or like a beer. I just has a good feel about it, the staff are excellent and interested to talk to you and clearly love and are interested in their job and the products they are selling. This is no real ale pub, all beers are either draught or bottle but that doesnt mean its not a 'beer pub', far from it, they are just doing something different and the beers they serve are completely suited to being served cooler and carbonated. Edinburgh has loads of 'real ale' pubs but Brewdog are doing something different and i really hope they do well. All indication show they will as seems really popular and has a great buzz about the place. Not cheap but you genuinely pay for what you get. read more

Great beer. A friend of mine dragged me into BrewDog and we had a great time. I am not much of a beer lover, but the variety of beers here is amazing and the ones I tried were very good. read more

Brew Dog!! I've been waiting to get away to Edinburgh to visit them and I was not disappointed. Any home brewer worth their weight in malted barley should make their way to this place. 9.5% a.b.v. IPA on tap and a ton of guest bottles make this a must-see for you. I had a pizza and one of my companions had the cheese and meat tray. You must try the core flight to enjoy four of their taps. My family mascot, Chase, even got to take a picture with the bottle inside the stoat. The folks behind the bar were nothing but courteous and fun. We were there in early afternoon, so it was quiet. I can only imagine what my next trip across the pond will be like when I get there on a Friday night. Leave you Stella taste buds at the grocery store because that's where they belong. Keep up the good work, folks. read more

Slightly off the touristy area, this is a great place to go for a few beers (definitely try more than one as they are all very good). They have a nice selection of their own as well as several guest taps and collaborations. Bartenders are happy to let you taste before ordering a full pint so make sure to ask for a sample. Space is smaller inside, but pub has a good amount of outdoor seating. Taps rotate frequently which is great so you get a variety if you go more than once over the course of a few days. Never had anything bad here the three times we went over a week away in the city. Go for the beer, not the food. Menu is limited and the pizzas are middle of the road. Food is there to help prolong the drinking more than being its own culinary destination. Food works in a pinch, but this place is all about the beer. While you can find BrewDog beers on draft elsewhere, it is best to go directly to the source. read more

great local brewery with lots of youngsters and nice bartenders. food service ends at 11pm!

Great beer, beautiful space, and physically the most uncomfortable bar I've ever been in. No place to put a coat, the stools are 5 cm lower than normal, and there's a brick wall where your knees need to be. There are too many great places in Edinburgh to waste time here read more

Delicious beer, good snacks, wish there was a bit more space as it's always crowded. One of my favorite places in Edinburgh.

Coming from San Francisco, I'm spoiled by our bounty of excellent local beers. I stumbled upon Brew Dog while visiting Edinburgh for the first time during Fringe. Brew Dog is proof-positive that there is hope for high-quality craft beer in the UK and beyond. Loved the Hardcore IPA (Medicine for HopHeads). Also really enjoyed a guest-brew of Drop Dead Imperial Stout. Tasted several others, including the Punk IPA and a Hef (Vice Bier) that would be fabulous on a hot day. (Does it ever get hot in Edinburgh?) If you love interesting well-made beer and a friendly environment, this is a must-visit place. My only complaint...the bar stools are too short. Oh yeah, and the WiFi is terrible. read more