10 Best Breweries in Edinburgh Waverley

We've collected top 10 mentioned breweries in Edinburgh Waverley from other articles such as Time Out Edinburgh, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, thestagsballs.com.

Best Breweries in Edinburgh Waverley

Cold Town House
Cold Town House
4.5 (1035 ratings)
Casual stop with a rooftop terrace serving pizza with creative toppings, prosecco & craft beers.
4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
BrewpubBreweryPizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Everything Edinburgh
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"Cold Town House is situated in the famous Grassmarket area of Edinburgh and has a range of traditionally brewed offerings along with their signature dish, the stone-fired Neapolitan pizza. There is a full roof which is rolled back when the rain stops, revealing ‘that’ Edinburgh Castle shot. There’s a decent selection of drinks including Cold Town Beer, which is freshly brewed on the premises and served by the glass or in the six-pint tower."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Rooftop Bars in Edinburgh
"Cold Town House, an après-ski-themed beer garden on the Grassmarket in the heart of the Old Town, is a relaxed urban venue, with views of the castle. Owned and run by local brewery Cold Town Beer, it serves its own craft beer, as well as prosecco and warming whiskies. Great value pizzas can be ordered from the vintage van parked on the pergola-covered rooftop."
BrewDog Lothian Road
BrewDog Lothian Road
4.5 (1747 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9BY, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Brew Dog was established in 2007 by two young men who were passionate about craft beer and tired of uninspiring industrially produced beers and ales. They began to brew headline grabbing beers such as Tactical Nuclear Penguin (with an astonishing 32% ABV) and Sink the Bismarck (an incredible 41% ABV -the result of a beer arms race between Germany and Scotland). They opened their first bar in Aberdeen in 2010 and the following year opened a Brew Dog pub in the heart of Edinburgh which quickly became a local sensation."
Mentioned by thestagsballs.com
The Stag's Balls
"Brewdog is a popular anti-mainstream Scottish brewery, established in 2007. Its Edinburgh HQ is a former karaoke bar, renovated with stainless steel fixtures, reclaimed furniture and lots of exposed brickwork. Basically, it’s one of the coolest stag party bars in the Old Town."
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Offering some of the best beers in the city, BrewDog's Lothian Road is about both quantity and quality. A huge space boasting over 20 craft beers as well as a menu of hearty eats, from beefy burgers and healthy salads to delicious chicken and cauliflower wings."
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Edinburgh Beer Factory
4.7 (29 ratings)5 (145 ratings)
Unit 15, bankhead industrial estate, 32 Bankhead Dr, Sighthill, Edinburgh EH11 4EQ, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & Drink
Mentioned by dobbernationLOVES
[UPDATED 2020] Best Edinburgh Breweries
"If you’re planning a road trip of Scotland we suggest celebrating your arrival into Edinburgh Airport by immediately sipping suds at Edinburgh Beer Factory. The brewery is located a short 8 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport, making it the perfect first or last stop on a Scottish beer tour. Edinburgh Beer Factory first opened in November 2015."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Distillery and Brewery Tours in Edinburgh | Forever Edinburgh
"Combining old and new ideas and techniques, Edinburgh Beer Factory create beer inspired by the Edinburgh-born ‘Godfather of Pop Art’, Eduardo Paolozzi. Their brewery tours include a walkthrough of their lager-making process, from blank canvas to final product. You’ll even get the chance to taste the raw ingredients and the unfiltered brew!"
BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate
BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate
4.4 (2735 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
143 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Barney's Beer Limited
Barney's Beer Limited
4.6 (19 ratings)5 (11 ratings)
1 Summerhall Pl, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBrewpub
Mentioned by Time Out Edinburgh
Five of Edinburgh's best craft beers
"Founded and operated by veteran brewer Andrew Barnett in the Summerhall former vet school, and on the site of the historic Summerhall Brewery (demolished circa 1913), Barney’s is a micro-brewery literally rooted in tradition. There’s no pasteurisation or filtration in the process, which is 100% natural. All of Barney's beers – including the humbly-named Good Ordinary Pale Ale plus a lager, a red beer and a dark porter – are cask-conditioned or bottle-conditioned."
Mentioned by dobbernationLOVES
[UPDATED 2020] Best Edinburgh Breweries
"Barney’s Beer is a craft brewery located at the southeast corner of Edinburgh’s Meadows in Summerhall. Ranked as one of the best Edinburgh breweries, Barney’s Beer is housed in the stables of the city’s old vet school. Barney (Andrew Barnett) started working in his hometown brewery in Wolverhampton back in 1983 at 16 and has been in the industry ever since."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Barney’s Beer offers public and private tours|Courtesy of Barney’s Beer. Housed at Summerhall in a former vet school’s stables, Barney’s has been brewing for the people of Edinburgh since 2010. The use of the Summerhall site as a brewery actually predates its use as veterinary college."
The Caledonian Brewing Co
The Caledonian Brewing Co
4.7 (17 ratings)
42 Slateford Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 1PH, United Kingdom
Brewery
Stewart Brewing
Stewart Brewing
4.8 (72 ratings)5 (248 ratings)
Modern craft brewery producing cask ales and bottled beers, for tours with tastings.
Bilston Glen Ind Estate, 26a Dryden Rd, Loanhead EH20 9LZ, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBeer store
Bellfield Brewery - Taproom & Beer Garden
Bellfield Brewery - Taproom & Beer Garden
4.8 (110 ratings)
46 Stanley Pl, Edinburgh, EH7 5TB, United Kingdom
BreweryBarBeer hallEvent venue
Mentioned by dobbernationLOVES
[UPDATED 2020] Best Edinburgh Breweries
"Bellfield Brewery is the UK’s first craft brewery dedicated to producing quality gluten-free beer. The gluten-free craft brewery in Edinburgh is located a short walk from Holyrood Palace with plans to fully launch its tap room in summer 2019. Located in the historic area of Edinburgh alongside the mainline train track, with a birds’ eye view of the London train, visitors to Bellfield Brewery are able to enjoy beer in the sunny yard or indoor taproom."
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"One of the best breweries in the city also happens to house of the best beer gardens. Bellfield is sure to have you coming back for more, with its range of award-winning craft creations, alongside gins, whiskies and organic wines for those avoiding the hoppy stuff."
Campervan Brewery Tap Room
Campervan Brewery Tap Room
5 (61 ratings)
Bonnington Business Centre, 112 Jane St, Edinburgh EH6 5HG, United Kingdom
PubBrewery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Edinburgh’s Best Craft Beers and Where To Drink Them
"When it comes to humble beginnings, Paul Gibson certainly takes a top spot. His home-grown brewing project began in his garage out of a green VW called Olive. After heading out on the road across the UK and creating beers on a shoestring budget, Paul set up a permanent (and much larger) home for his microbrewery in Leith."
Mentioned by Lost in Fermentation
Best Craft Beer in Edinburgh Guide
"Situated in Leith, on the Edinburgh coast, thisbrewery started life on the road as a “mobile brewery” in a 1973 VW campervan (hence thename). Today, having opened a permanent location in 2017, it’s still going strong. Their spacious taproom is laid-back and unpretentious."
Pilot
Pilot
4.8 (31 ratings)
Unit 4B, Stewartfield, Edinburgh, EH6 5RQ, United Kingdom
Brewery

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Edinburgh Waverley Area

Stills
Stills
4.7 (20 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings)
Gallery space and film lounge showcasing new, innovative photographic art and themed exhibitions.
23 Cockburn St, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt centerArt museumFilm and photograph libraryPhoto labPhotography class
Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland
4.6 (719 ratings)4.5 (493 ratings)
Contemporary art park and gallery, showcasing outdoor work by leading sculpture and land artists.
Bonnington House The Steadings, Wilkieston, Edinburgh, EH27 8BY, United Kingdom
Art galleryShoppingArt museum
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Scotland
"The grounds of 17th-century Bonnington House, 10 miles west of Edinburgh, have been lovingly converted by owners and art patrons Robert and Nicky Wilson into a gorgeous, landscaped sculpture park. Meadows and woodland showcase works – many of them specially commissioned – by a clutch of Britain's leading artists, including Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Nathan Coley, anchored by the the vast landscape sculpture Cells of Life by Charles Jencks. A varied events program includes tours every Wednesday at 10.30am."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"The beautiful grounds of a Jacobean manor house have been transformed by an art-loving couple, Robert and Nicky Wilson, into an impressive…"
Stockbridge Market
Stockbridge Market
4.5 (2247 ratings)4.5 (216 ratings)
Sunday food market featuring artisanal goods from local producers & stalls for global street fare.
Saunders St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TQ, United Kingdom
Farmers' marketShoppingFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Markets in Edinburgh
"Situated in Jubilee Gardens on the banks of the Water of Leith, Stockbridge Market has a rep as the second farmers’ market in the capital. But that doesn’t diminish the quality of the handcrafted creations and fresh ingredients sold here every Sunday (10am – 5pm). Goodies on offer include artisan cheeses, smoked salmon, jewellery, crafts, soaps, crêpes, melting marshmallows and even handmade dog treats."
Mentioned by edinburgh.org
Edinburgh Markets - Forever Edinburgh
"Open every Sunday from 10am-4pm in Jubilee Gardens, the Stockbridge Sunday market is a big hit with local Edinburgh residents. Artisan breads, cheese, smoked salmon and even handmade dog treats sit alongside handmade soaps, jewellery and carefully created crafts. Satisfy your palate with delicious handmade crepes, melting marshmallows or a warming drink as you stroll through this delightful market."
Mentioned by Dickins
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"This is one of the best markets in town and open on Sundays from 10am to 5pm. Although the traders are not always the same from week to week, you’ll be sure to find yourself a sweet treat of your choice, whether that’d be cupcakes, crepes, brownies, marshmallows or healthy vegan raw cakes."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Edinburgh Waverley

Pizza Posto
Pizza Posto
4.5 (1198 ratings)
Casual, rustic eatery offering simple Neapolitan pizzas alongside starters & salads, beer & wine.
16 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurant
Caprice Restaurant
Caprice Restaurant
4.3 (421 ratings)
198 High St, Musselburgh, EH21 7DX, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurant
Tempo Perso
Tempo Perso
4.6 (563 ratings)
Rustic-chic spot for classic Italian cooking with an all-Italian wine list & family-style Sundays.
208 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4DE, United Kingdom
Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Quisine | Quandoo Blog – Feast on the Latest Food Stories
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"An independent family-run Italian restaurant is not that uncommon in Edinburgh, but what sets Tempo Perso apart from the others is that many of their ingredients are imported directly from the owner Marcus Iacobelli’s own family farm in Italy. Now it’s hard to get more authentic family-run than that. Following the motto “simple is beautiful”, Tempo Perso further enhances its dishes with locally-sourced and top-quality Scottish ingredients."
Mentioned by 10Best
Best Italian Restaurants in Edinburgh for Pizza, Pasta and More
"Osteria Del Tempo Perso ("the lost time eatery") is a delightfully cozy new Italian restaurant on the corner of Bruntsfield Place. Patron Matteo Iacobelli has another restaurant with the same name located in Lazio, and he is clearly passionate about bringing an authentic Italian experience to Edinburgh. The interior is warm and welcoming."
Mentioned by cityexplorerstours.com
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"Known for its traditional Italian cuisine specialties and for its award-winning wine list. This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh. Beautifully decorated in detail and a very cozy setting, ideal for special occasions."

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Edinburgh Waverley

SCOTCH Whisky Bar
SCOTCH Whisky Bar
4.2 (9 ratings)
A vast selection of Scottish whiskeys offered in an elegant space at the historic Balmoral Hotel.
1 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
Bar
Mentioned by Britain's Finest
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"The Balmoral Hotel in Princes Street has a long-established commitment to whisky-drinking from the days when it was known as the North British Hotel. Today, just to the right of reception there is a tall, gracious whisky bar known as Scotch, where “whisky ambassadors” kitted out in the hotel's own tartan will not only serve you whisky but provide a personal introduction to whisky. These hour length sessions consist of four individually chosen drams per person, a few nibbles and a lot of history."
Kilderkin
Kilderkin
4.3 (777 ratings)
67 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BT, United Kingdom
PubBarFunction room facilityRestaurant
Goya23
Goya23
4.5 (39 ratings)
30 N W Circus Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TP, United Kingdom
BarHam shop

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