I'm a big fan of porters, stouts and all those flavorful dark beers...so I made a walk to the 71…read morebrewing brewery. The tasting room is small and inviting, and was immediately greeted by two gentlemen willing to assist my beer tasting needs. There are fridges of beer lined with various flavors waiting to find a new home. I did not look at prices, but there were plenty of choices. I tried the breakfast porter, a very complex flavor of hops and spices, a nice beginning, but a much better finish. Not sure if there was an ever so slight hint of cinnamon or nutmeg, but whatever it was, it had an outstanding flavor. There were 8+ beers on tap, and with the college in dundee, but a stones throw away, I can see this being a place to catch a game, tour the brewery, and throw down a few pints. Glad I made the trek to 71 brewing on my visit to Dundee...I can see why it's a popular brewery.

Exel offers what you look for in locally owned business. This is one of many local shops in Perth…read morethat I'm always amazed that I don't hear people talking about. They're the best wine and whisky specialists in town. They have friendly staff who are very knowledgeable about their products. There have been a few times I've been here shopping for whisky for friends before visiting the states. My friends will let me know what they like in a whisky, I pass the info onto the staff at the shop, and get a choice that's spot-on for my friends. And that's after getting to sample one or two ;) One of the best things about the place is that they occasionally do free tastings. Some of the past ones I've had the privilege of going to were Innis and Gunn, Eden Brewery, Torres wines and most recently Mission Estate from New Zealand. On top of getting an educational experience of the making of such drinks, you get numerous samples and even a 10% discount on anything in the shop on the night. Get on their email list and you'll be kept in the loop for the tastings.

Changing to 5 stars since going to multiple events here and getting great expertise and sales! Love…read morethis place !

There was a wide selection of beer on tap, but the craft beer doesn't compare to what is available…read morein the states. Pizza is also available if you're looking for food. The place is spacious with high ceilings and it was a bit noisy. Overall, it was a chill place to check out the beer scene.

We went there for pizza. Very interesting concept, you order at the bar, they give you a device…read morewith number, which rings when your pizza is ready. The pizza itself was very tasty (I had mushroom and rocket salad), especially with blue cheese dip. My only complaint it was too loud because of the music, like in the nightclub, so was really hard to talks but considering they paid DJ so maybe that was the idea? They add 5% service charge on top of your bill, which is very modest these days!

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.

Well worth visiting. I am a craft beer enthusiast Highly reccomend or espespecially if not…read moreactually golfing

We were looking for local breweries and found Allanwater. We arrived at noon mid-week and were…read moreseated immediately. We were offered tasters of each brew and settled on two we liked. Very good, very unique. The young gentleman serving us was very informative about each beer and how they were made. He even recommended a great local place for lunch. Recommended for sure!

As the designated driver, it's going to be hard for me to enjoy a brewery enough to give it 5…read morestars, so 4 it is (for now!). I've also just discovered it's now called the Allanwater Brewhouse! A group of us visited here on Saturday night. I'd never been to Bridge of Allan but was pleasantly surprised at what a nice area it seemed to be. The brewery is off the main road and it can be a little confusing where to go but thankfully we stumbled through the right door (look for people milling around in the beer garden, and then go in there!). Inside it's a pretty interesting space to sit in - high ceiling, lots of beers adorning the walls as well as beer paraphernalia and a cosy, well worn vibe. For a better description of what it's like read Jenni G's review! We ended up sitting right by the fire (which, although it wasn't on was still warm) on beer kegs with cushions which was a really cosy spot. For a Saturday night it was busy but not heaving so it was good to be able to get a seat and have a chat without it being too noisy or cramped. I didn't go up the bar myself so can't comment on the staff or prices, but they seemed to have an interesting selection of beers (mango) and I enjoyed my oj & lemonade (haha!).

Never imagined I'd have a chance to visit my favorite British-based brewery in person. I picked up…read morea four-pack of Belhaven's Scottish Ale on a whim one year, and it was love at first sip. Out of curiosity, I did a Google search on Belhaven Brewery and realized that they're located right outside of Edinburgh. More Googling, and I realized that there's a train from Edinburgh to Dunbar, Belhaven's city. I excitedly told my husband I'd sent an email to the brewery to ask if they had any tours available during our vacation, and almost immediately got a reply from Vicky confirming their open dates and asking if we'd be interested. Hell yeah, I was interested! She told me that they don't run the tour with less than four people, so she said she'd let me know if they had to cancel. With that, there was nothing more I could do than wait and hope others joined the tour. The morning of our tour, we took the train into Dunbar Railway Station and walked a mile to the brewery, following the incredibly detailed directions previously provided by Vicky. We got there early, so we took a few pictures of the sign at the gate, then walked around the neighborhood for a bit. When it was time to check in, we pushed the button and were immediately admitted. Vicky welcomed us with a warm smile, and introduced us to the one other person on the tour, a nice gentleman from Glasgow. Turned out the tour would be just the three of us, which was fantastic (and amazing they didn't cancel). Tom was our guide - Tom is *everyone's* guide - and he was phenomenal. I think he was tickled by the fact that it was me who had pushed for the tour, and that I was the huge Belhaven fan (instead of my husband). He took us out onto the grounds, gave us a bit of history of the land and the buildings, and then took us into one of the buildings. Turns out Tom and Vicky are really the only ones that run the tours, which is incredible, given how popular they seemed to be. Tom runs both the public and the private tours and has been with Belhaven for years. He was very obviously proud of the beer and the company and took the time to shore up our knowledge of Belhaven's history before moving us along to the kilns. There were three brewers working the kiln room when we walked in, and they each welcomed us. Tom talked to us a bit more about what we were seeing, then took us upstairs to peek at the vats. He stopped to give us time to admire the equipment, answered our questions, and then took us to the last stop of the tour: The Monk's Retreat. But before we could get to the Monk's Retreat (and all the wonderful brews awaiting us inside), we stood in front of a fun light-up educational board, where Tom showed us the flow of beer, and how Belhaven manages every step from brewing to production to distribution. Then, it was (finally!) on to the best part: access to all the things Belhaven brews. The Monk's Retreat (so named because a monastery once lived on the lands) is a large open area fronted by a bar, just off a deck and an open courtyard. It's beautiful inside, and we three were the only ones around. Tom gave us a chance to taste as many beers as we wanted, after first giving us a brief overview of the styles he had available. The wall behind the bar is a showcase of the brewery's output, and the taps and bottle beer display is a showcase of the beers available for consumption that day. We made our way through many (several) of the beers on tap and were hazily thinking about starting our walk back to the train station when Tom asked me if I'd be interested in trying the Speyside Oak Aged Blonde Ale. My immediate response was "yes, please!" (because you never turn down a free beer), but I then followed that up with, "...as long as we split it between the three of us!" Hey, I love a free beer, but I had no desire to have to worry about my faculties - or my stomach - on the train back to Edinburgh. Turns out the Speyside Blonde was my favorite of the day...and also not available in the United States. Of course. We left the Monk's Retreat, slightly wobbly on our feet, and headed back towards Vicky and reception. We bought a few shirts (their stock was a bit low that day, but we made do), and then Vicky gave us more excellent directions on how to get from the brewery to "The Bridge to Nowhere". She said it'd be a quick jaunt, so though we were cutting it close, we hightailed it over. (She was right - it was a quick jaunt, but we stil had to hoof it back to the train station, and by the time we got there, our buzz was gone.) At any rate, I'm so thrilled we got a chance to visit Belhaven, and that we were able to meet both Tom and Vicky. They are great people brewing fantastic beer, and I encourage any beer afficiando to book a tour. You won't be disappointed!

We visited Belhaven and went on a great tour! Our tour guide, Chris, was knowledgeable and…read moreinteresting and had a great sense of humor. We are from California, and it was fun to learn more about Scottish beer and folklore. At the end of the tour, you'll be invited to a cozy pub on site and given generous samples of several beers to taste and critique. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful historic brewery.

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.

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!

This place is much larger inside than it looks on the outside, and I like that you can actually see…read moreinto the brewery behind. It's a good pub lunch sort of stop, and there's not much else in the area so worth stopping off after you've visited the Cathedral or Necropolis.

Having a beer after visiting the Necropolis. it was just outside down the street. 1/2 pint of…read moreDisco Forklift Truck Mango Pale Ale and Seven Peaks Session IPA. Friendly and quick service with good beers.