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!
Distilleries in Edinburgh
Port of Leith
Scotland’s first vertical distillery.
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- 11 Whisky Quay, EH6 6FH
Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
Classic London Dry Gin, produced using just seven botanicals.
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- On-Site Brewery/Distillery
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- 24 Coburg St, Leith, EH6 6HB
Holyrood Distillery
Producers of the city’s only single malt whisky and an award-winning range of gin.
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- 19 St Leonard’s Lane, EH8 9SH
Summerhall Distillery
Home of Pickering’s Gin and The Broody Hen Scotch Whisky.
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- 1 Summerhall Square, Newington, EH9 1PL
56 North Gin Bar, Distillery & Kitchen
A dedicated gin bar, kitchen and working distillery.
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- 2 W Crosscauseway, Newington, EH8 9JP
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
From classic Edinburgh Dry Gin to flavoured gins with 100% natural flavours, there’s something to tempt all palates.
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- Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, EH8 8FS
Secret Garden Distillery
From traditional London Dry to contemporary flavours, discover luxury gins made with natural ingredients.
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- Tours / Tasting
- 32A Old Pentland Rd, Lothianburn, EH10 7EA
Glenkinchie Distillery
Learn more about the history and traditional production methods of this Lowland-style whisky.
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- Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5ET
Blackness Bay Distillery
Using age-old distilling processes, explore the processes behind whisky and rum creation.
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- Shore Road, Blackness, Linlithgow, EH49 7NL
NB Gin
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of this North Berwick distillery and learn about the gin and rum making process.
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- Halflandbarns, North Berwick, EH39 5PW
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.
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- 112 Jane St, Edinburgh EH6 5HG
Moonwake Beer Co
Craft beer brewers creating balanced beers for all tastes.
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- On-Site Brewery/Distillery
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- 6A Tower St, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7BY
Pilot Brewery
With a focus on quality and sustainability, Pilot produce a range of beer to cover all tastes and preferences.
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- On-Site Brewery/Distillery
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- 4b Stewartfield, EH6 5RQ
Bellfield Brewery
Producing beers for everyone – all their beers are certified by Coeliac UK and registered with the Vegan Society.
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- 46 Stanley Place, EH7 5TB
Newbarns Brewery
Brewers of pale ales, lagers and stouts.
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- 13 Jane St, EH6 5HE
Barney’s Beer
Combining modern versions of IPAs, lagers, ales, beers and stouts, with traditional techniques.
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- 1 Summerhall Pl, Newington, EH9 1PL
Brulo Beer
Brewers of great-tasting non-alcoholic beers.
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- 65 Haymarket Terrace, EH12 5HD
Stewart Brewing
Discover old favourites and new flavours of precision brewed craft beer.
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- 26a Dryden Rd, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9LZ
Belhaven Brewery
Take a tour of Scotland’s oldest working brewery and explore how the renowned ales and stouts are made.
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- On-Site Brewery/Distillery
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- Brewery Ln, Dunbar, EH42 1PE
Pubs and Bars in Edinburgh
Teuchter’s Landing
A former ferry waiting room, now a popular bar with large whisky selection.
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- 1c Dock Pl, Leith, EH6 6LU
Malt and Hops
Traditional bar on Leith’s shore, with a range of ales and whiskies.
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- 45 Shore, Leith, EH6 6QU
Old Eastway Tap
Serving up craft beers, lagers and ciders, alongside charcuterie boards, grilled sandwiches and Mac Dogs.
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- 218 Easter Rd, EH7 5QH
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.
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- 49-50 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EJ
The Canny Mans
Dating from 1871, this traditional family-run pub is renowned for its eclectic décor and selection of 250+ whiskies.
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- 237 Morningside Rd, Morningside, EH10 4QU
Athletic Arms
Known locally as Diggers, due to its location between two graveyards, this traditional pub stocks 500+ whiskies.
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- 1-3 Angle Park Terrace, EH11 2JX
Tipsy Midgie Whisky Bar
Whisky Bar with drams and events to suit all tastes.
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- 67 St Leonard’s Hill, EH8 9SB
Brauhaus
Small bar, with a range of international and craft beers, natural wines and whisky.
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- 105 Lauriston Pl, EH3 9JG
Hey Palu
Intimate bar serving up cocktails made with Italian liqueurs.
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- 49 Bread St, EH3 9AH
The Black Cat Bar
A hand-picked selection of whiskies is complemented by local and international ales and lively folk music performances.
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- 168 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA
Cold Town House
Handcrafted in small batches, enjoy freshly brewed craft beer while enjoying stunning views from the rooftop terrace.
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- On site Brewery / Distillery
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- 4 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
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.
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- 28 Queen St, EH2 1JX
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.
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- 4-7 North Bank St, EH1 2LP
Whiski Bar
Take your pick from over 300 Scotch malt whiskies – perfectly accompanied by a menu of Scottish seafood, beef and venison.
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- 119 High St, EH1 1SG
Panda and Sons
Disguised as vintage barbershop, step inside this quirky bar and discover a list of innovative cocktails.
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- 79 Queen St, EH2 4NF
The Devil’s Advocate
Previously a Victorian pump house, this atmospheric space is now a stylish bar boasting 300+ whiskies.
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- 9 Advocate’s Close, EH1 1ND
The Bow Bar
Limited edition and latest release whiskies can be found here, as well as the old favourites.
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- 80 West Bow, EH1 2HH
The Jolly Botanist
Enjoy an expansive selections of gins, whiskeys and cocktails, whilst taking-in this bar’s Victorian style interior.
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- 256-260 Morrison St, EH3 8DT
Heads and Tales Gin Bar
A hidden gem – this underground bar offers a range of cool cocktails.
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- 1a Rutland St, EH1 2AD
Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar
Italian Scottish food combined with freshly brewed beer and iconic artwork.
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- 59-61 Forrest Rd, EH1 2QP
The Last Word
Cool and quirky, this tucked away bar offers impressive cocktails and a selection of small batch spirits, wines and craft beers.
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- 44 St Stephen St, EH3 5AL
The Stockbridge Tap
Explore a hearty selection of independent beers on tap and specially selected Scottish spirits.
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- 2-6 Raeburn Pl, EH4 1HN
The Wee Vault
Cosy taproom and shop serving up a big selection of crafted sour beer.
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- 7a West Maitland St, EH12 5DS
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.
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- 81-83 Lothian Rd, EH3 9AW
The Hanging Bat
With an on-site brewery, a rotating range of gins, whiskies and wines, and creative cocktails, discover drinks for all tastes.
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- 133 Lothian Rd, EH3 9AB
The Portobello Tap
Craft beers, lagers, and ciders are all served here, as well as Scottish spirits and specially selected wines.
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- 87 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AW
The Boathouse
A bar with a view – enjoy a beachside vista while sipping on a beer, cider, wine or cocktail.
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- 3 King’s Pl, EH15 1DU
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.
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- 36 High St, South Queensferry, EH30 9HN
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Leith Bottle Shop
Craft beer, wine and speciality spirits shop.
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- 30 Great Jct St, Leith, EH6 5LA
Nips Bottle Shop
Boutique shop and tasting room, with a selection of spirits, wines and craft beers.
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- 30 Great Jct St, Leith, EH6 5LA
Cornelius Beer & Wine
Sellers of quality and interesting beers, wines and spirits.
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- 128 Leith Walk, EH6 5DT
Drinkmonger, Bruntsfield
Stockists of fine wine, spirits and beers from around the world.
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- 11 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4HN
The Whisky Shop
Browse 400+ whiskies, including rare and limited edition release, as well as glasses, flasks and decanters.
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- 28 Victoria St, EH1 2JW
Royal Mile Whiskies
From old and rare whiskies to new releases and exclusives, find the perfect bottle.
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- 379 High St, EH1 1PW
Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop
Established in 1842, Cadenhead’s stock an astonishing range of drams, including bottles from Scottish distilleries that no longer exist.
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- 172 Canongate, EH8 8DF
The Gin Company
Browse the full range, with help from knowledgeable staff, and take home the perfect bottle of gin.
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- 32 North Bridge, EH1 1QG
Jeffrey Street Whisky & Tobacco Co
Shop whisky from Scotland and around the world, or learn more on a tutored whisky tasting.
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- 12-14 Jeffrey St, EH1 1DT
Whisky & Wine
Sellers of whisky, wine, beer and inspired gifts.
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- 97 High St, EH1 1SG
The Bon Vivant’s Companion
Explore worldwide wines, artisan spirits and specially selected craft beers.
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- 51 Thistle St, EH2 1DY
Attraction
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.
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- 145 Princes St, EH2 4BL
Scotch Whisky Experience
From tours and tastings, to shopping and dining, discover all about Scotch whisky.
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- 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
The Eden Mill Experience
Explore gin inspired by the coastal landscape of neighbouring Kingdom of Fife.
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- 1a Rutland St, EH1 2AD
Little Fish Tours – Whisky & Tales Tours
Learn more about whisky on a tour which combines tasting with history and storytelling.
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- Hot Toddy, 15-19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR