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!).

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.