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Meet Edinburgh’s Makers

Welcome to Meet Edinburgh’s Makers. A celebration of the incredible breadth of businesses across the city which make Edinburgh a unique and world-class visitor destination – starting with our Brewers and Distillers.

Go behind the curtain with interviews with our five featured producers and create your perfect Edinburgh trip with our Brewers and Distillers Map.

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Meet Our Featured Producers

Start your planning by learning what makes some of our top producers unique in our interview series. Holyrood Distillery crafts diverse whiskies and rum; Port of Leith Distillery, the UK’s first vertical distillery, champions sustainability; Summerhall Distillery creates bold gin flavours; Secret Garden Distillery embraces a ‘seed to sip’ ethos; Vault City brews innovative sour beers using real fruit. Click above to find out more.

Brewers and Distillers Map

Alongside our five featured producers, Edinburgh is home to a remarkable breadth of bars, attractions, and retailers, where you can experience the city’s finest whisky, gin, and beer. Our handy Brewers and Distillers map allows you to create an action-packed drinks trip to city.

The map showcases distillers of all sizes with fascinating tours and tastings, breweries with vibrant tap rooms, the city’s best pubs and bars, knowledgeable specialist bottle shops and unique drinks attractions. There really is something for everyone’s tastes.

Find out more information and links to all listed businesses below, or download the Brewers and Distillers Map to use while out and about. Cheers!

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Distilleries in Edinburgh

Port of Leith distillery stills

Port of Leith

Scotland’s first vertical distillery.

  • 11 Whisky Quay, EH6 6FH
Port of Leith Distillery
Lind & Lime Gin Distillery outside,© All Copyright Reserved

Lind & Lime Gin Distillery

Classic London Dry Gin, produced using just seven botanicals.

  • 24 Coburg St, Leith, EH6 6HB
Lind and Lime
Exterior of Holyrood Distillery

Holyrood Distillery

Producers of the city’s only single malt whisky and an award-winning range of gin.

  • 19 St Leonard’s Lane, EH8 9SH
Holyrood Distillery
Old kennels now Still room,© Summerhall Distillery

Summerhall Distillery

Home of Pickering’s Gin and The Broody Hen Scotch Whisky.

  • 1 Summerhall Square, Newington, EH9 1PL
Summerhall Distillery
A bottle of Hendrick's gin and a cocktail on the bar at 56 North

56 North Gin Bar, Distillery & Kitchen

A dedicated gin bar, kitchen and working distillery.

  • 2 W Crosscauseway, Newington, EH8 9JP
56 North
Artist Impression of Exterior of New Edinburgh Gin Attraction

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

From classic Edinburgh Dry Gin to flavoured gins with 100% natural flavours, there’s something to tempt all palates.

  • Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, EH8 8FS
Edinburgh Gin
Secret Garden Distillery Still and Tasting Glasses

Secret Garden Distillery

From traditional London Dry to contemporary flavours, discover luxury gins made with natural ingredients.

  • 32A Old Pentland Rd, Lothianburn, EH10 7EA
Secret Garden Distillery
Glenkinchie Sign and Johnnie Walker Statue

Glenkinchie Distillery

Learn more about the history and traditional production methods of this Lowland-style whisky.

  • Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5ET
Glenkinchie Distillery
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Blackness Bay Distillery

Using age-old distilling processes, explore the processes behind whisky and rum creation.

  • Shore Road, Blackness, Linlithgow, EH49 7NL
Blackness Bay Distillery
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NB Gin

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of this North Berwick distillery and learn about the gin and rum making process.

  • Halflandbarns, North Berwick, EH39 5PW
NB Distillery

Edinburgh Breweries

Campervan Brewery and Taproom

Expertly crafted ales and beers for those wandering but not lost. Home of Extra Black, the award-winning gluten free nitro porter.

  • 112 Jane St, Edinburgh EH6 5HG
Campervan Brewery and Taproom
Exterior of Moonwake Beer Brewery

Moonwake Beer Co

Craft beer brewers creating balanced beers for all tastes.

  • 6A Tower St, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7BY
Moonwake Beer Co
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Pilot Brewery

With a focus on quality and sustainability, Pilot produce a range of beer to cover all tastes and preferences.

  • 4b Stewartfield, EH6 5RQ
Pilot Beer
Bellfield Brewhouse

Bellfield Brewery

Producing beers for everyone – all their beers are certified by Coeliac UK and registered with the Vegan Society.

  • 46 Stanley Place, EH7 5TB
Bellfield Brewery
Exterior of Newbarns Brewery

Newbarns Brewery

Brewers of pale ales, lagers and stouts.

  • 13 Jane St, EH6 5HE
Newbarns Brewery
The exterior of Barneys Beer

Barney’s Beer

Combining modern versions of IPAs, lagers, ales, beers and stouts, with traditional techniques.

  • 1 Summerhall Pl, Newington, EH9 1PL
Barneys Beer
Brulo Brewery and the field around it

Brulo Beer

Brewers of great-tasting non-alcoholic beers.

  • 65 Haymarket Terrace, EH12 5HD
Brulo Beer
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Stewart Brewing

Discover old favourites and new flavours of precision brewed craft beer.

  • 26a Dryden Rd, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9LZ
Stewart Brewing
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Belhaven Brewery

Take a tour of Scotland’s oldest working brewery and explore how the renowned ales and stouts are made.

  • Brewery Ln, Dunbar, EH42 1PE
Belhaven Brewery

Pubs and Bars in Edinburgh

Teuchters Landing

Teuchter’s Landing

A former ferry waiting room, now a popular bar with large whisky selection.

  • 1c Dock Pl, Leith, EH6 6LU
Teuchters Landing
The Malt and Hops Bar on The Shore in Leith

Malt and Hops

Traditional bar on Leith’s shore, with a range of ales and whiskies.

  • 45 Shore, Leith, EH6 6QU
Malt and Hops
The Exterior of Old Eastway Tap

Old Eastway Tap

Serving up craft beers, lagers and ciders, alongside charcuterie boards, grilled sandwiches and Mac Dogs.

  • 218 Easter Rd, EH7 5QH
Old Eastway Tap
McGonagall's Gin & Whisky Emporium

McGonagall Whisky and Gin Emporium

City centre bar with over 100 gins and 120 whiskies to choose from, as well as a menu of classic dishes.

  • 49-50 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EJ
McGonagall Whisky and Gin Emporium
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The Canny Mans

Dating from 1871, this traditional family-run pub is renowned for its eclectic décor and selection of 250+ whiskies.

  • 237 Morningside Rd, Morningside, EH10 4QU
Canny Manns
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Athletic Arms

Known locally as Diggers, due to its location between two graveyards, this traditional pub stocks 500+ whiskies.

  • 1-3 Angle Park Terrace, EH11 2JX
Athletic Arms
Exterior of the Tipsy Midgie

Tipsy Midgie Whisky Bar

Whisky Bar with drams and events to suit all tastes.

  • 67 St Leonard’s Hill, EH8 9SB
Tipsy Midgie

Brauhaus

Small bar, with a range of international and craft beers, natural wines and whisky.

  • 105 Lauriston Pl, EH3 9JG
Brauhaus

Hey Palu

Intimate bar serving up cocktails made with Italian liqueurs.

  • 49 Bread St, EH3 9AH
Hey Palu
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The Black Cat Bar

A hand-picked selection of whiskies is complemented by local and international ales and lively folk music performances.

  • 168 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA
The Black Cat Bar
front row seat to the Cold Town Beer brewing process

Cold Town House

Handcrafted in small batches, enjoy freshly brewed craft beer while enjoying stunning views from the rooftop terrace.

  • 4 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
Cold Town House
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society – Kaleidoscope Bar

Home to an extensive range of single cask, single malt whiskies and cask cocktails from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

  • 28 Queen St, EH2 1JX
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society – Kaleidoscope Bar
Whiski Rooms restaurant,© Whiski Rooms

Whiski Rooms

Enjoy a dram from the bar’s selection of 300+ whiskies, or browse the adjoining shop for a bottle of rare and collectable whisky.

  • 4-7 North Bank St, EH1 2LP
Whiski Rooms
© Whiski Bar

Whiski Bar

Take your pick from over 300 Scotch malt whiskies – perfectly accompanied by a menu of Scottish seafood, beef and venison.

  • 119 High St, EH1 1SG
Whiski Bar
Panda and sons exterior

Panda and Sons

Disguised as vintage barbershop, step inside this quirky bar and discover a list of innovative cocktails.

  • 79 Queen St, EH2 4NF
Panda and sons
Devil's Advocate outdoor seating

The Devil’s Advocate

Previously a Victorian pump house, this atmospheric space is now a stylish bar boasting 300+ whiskies.

  • 9 Advocate’s Close, EH1 1ND
The Devils Advocate
The exterior of the Bow Bar

The Bow Bar

Limited edition and latest release whiskies can be found here, as well as the old favourites.

  • 80 West Bow, EH1 2HH
The Bow Bar
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The Jolly Botanist

Enjoy an expansive selections of gins, whiskeys and cocktails, whilst taking-in this bar’s Victorian style interior.

  • 256-260 Morrison St, EH3 8DT
The Jolly Botanist
Cool Cocktails

Heads and Tales Gin Bar

A hidden gem – this underground bar offers a range of cool cocktails.

  • 1a Rutland St, EH1 2AD
Heads and Tales Bar

Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar

Italian Scottish food combined with freshly brewed beer and iconic artwork.

  • 59-61 Forrest Rd, EH1 2QP
Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar
The Last Word Saloon sign outside front door

The Last Word

Cool and quirky, this tucked away bar offers impressive cocktails and a selection of small batch spirits, wines and craft beers.

  • 44 St Stephen St, EH3 5AL
The Last Word Saloon
The Stockbridge Tap exterior - a blue building with flower hanging outside.

The Stockbridge Tap

Explore a hearty selection of independent beers on tap and specially selected Scottish spirits.

  • 2-6 Raeburn Pl, EH4 1HN
The Stockbridge Tap
Interior of the the Wee Vault

The Wee Vault

Cosy taproom and shop serving up a big selection of crafted sour beer.

  • 7a West Maitland St, EH12 5DS
The Wee Vault
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Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom

Take your pick from 26 taps of craft beers, as well as wines, spirits and cocktails to suit all tastes.

  • 81-83 Lothian Rd, EH3 9AW
Innis and Gunn Taproom
The sign of the Hanging Bat bar

The Hanging Bat

With an on-site brewery, a rotating range of gins, whiskies and wines, and creative cocktails, discover drinks for all tastes.

  • 133 Lothian Rd, EH3 9AB
The Hanging Bat
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The Portobello Tap

Craft beers, lagers, and ciders are all served here, as well as Scottish spirits and specially selected wines.

  • 87 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AW
Portobello Tap
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The Boathouse

A bar with a view – enjoy a beachside vista while sipping on a beer, cider, wine or cocktail.

  • 3 King’s Pl, EH15 1DU
The Boathouse
exterior of the Ferry Tap

The Ferry Tap

Previously an alehouse for the Firth of Forth’s ferrymen, this quaint bar offers a welcoming atmosphere and an extensive drinks menu.

  • 36 High St, South Queensferry, EH30 9HN
The Ferry Tap

Shop

The exterior of Leith Bottle Shop

Leith Bottle Shop

Craft beer, wine and speciality spirits shop.

  • 30 Great Jct St, Leith, EH6 5LA
Leith Bottle Shop
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Nips Bottle Shop

Boutique shop and tasting room, with a selection of spirits, wines and craft beers.

  • 30 Great Jct St, Leith, EH6 5LA
Nips Bottle Shop
The exterior of Cornelius Beers

Cornelius Beer & Wine

Sellers of quality and interesting beers, wines and spirits.

  • 128 Leith Walk, EH6 5DT
Cornelius Beers

Drinkmonger, Bruntsfield

Stockists of fine wine, spirits and beers from around the world.

  • 11 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4HN
Drink Monger
Victoria Street with Cutty Sark and Walker Slater

The Whisky Shop

Browse 400+ whiskies, including rare and limited edition release, as well as glasses, flasks and decanters.

  • 28 Victoria St, EH1 2JW
The Whisky Shop
Royal Mile Whiskies Shop,© Copyright Dormant Distillery Company LTD

Royal Mile Whiskies

From old and rare whiskies to new releases and exclusives, find the perfect bottle.

  • 379 High St, EH1 1PW
Royal Mile Whiskies
Cadenheads Whisky Shop

Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop

Established in 1842, Cadenhead’s stock an astonishing range of drams, including bottles from Scottish distilleries that no longer exist.

  • 172 Canongate, EH8 8DF
Cadenhead
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The Gin Company

Browse the full range, with help from knowledgeable staff, and take home the perfect bottle of gin.

  • 32 North Bridge, EH1 1QG
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Jeffrey Street Whisky & Tobacco Co

Shop whisky from Scotland and around the world, or learn more on a tutored whisky tasting.

  • 12-14 Jeffrey St, EH1 1DT
Jeffrey Street Whisky & Tobacco Co
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Whisky & Wine

Sellers of whisky, wine, beer and inspired gifts.

  • 97 High St, EH1 1SG
The Bon Vivant's Companion

The Bon Vivant’s Companion

Explore worldwide wines, artisan spirits and specially selected craft beers.

  • 51 Thistle St, EH2 1DY
Bon Vivant’s Companion

Attraction

Johnnie Walker Princes Street Guide showing areas on map that whisky is produced

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Home of tours, immersive tastings, rooftop bars, overlooking Edinburgh Castle, expertly crafted cocktails, locally sourced cuisine, and store all in one unique building.

  • 145 Princes St, EH2 4BL
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
The Art of Whisky, Guide, The Scotch Whisky Experience,© The Scotch Whisky Experience

Scotch Whisky Experience

From tours and tastings, to shopping and dining, discover all about Scotch whisky.

  • 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
The Scotch Whisky Experience
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The Eden Mill Experience

Explore gin inspired by the coastal landscape of neighbouring Kingdom of Fife.

  • 1a Rutland St, EH1 2AD
The Eden Mill Experience
Tour guide from Little fish Tours talking to a tour group

Little Fish Tours – Whisky & Tales Tours

Learn more about whisky on a tour which combines tasting with history and storytelling.

  • Hot Toddy, 15-19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR
Little Fish Tours – Whisky & Tales Tours

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