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We stop at a minimum of five venues that are selected from the venues below but are subject to change due to availability.
Usquabae
Usquabae, the Gaelic word for whisky, (English translation is water of life) is a basement bar in the West End of Princes Street. With a great range of Scottish beers and whisky on offer. We stop here for cheese and beer or whisky and haggis tastings.
Contini
Cannonball House last building before you reach the Castle has a selection of great food offerings on three levels. On the first floor a lovely cafe with light snacks and great home baking. In the basement an ice cream parlour and on the top floor a lovely restaurant for fine dining.
Makars Mash Bar
Enjoy a selection of Scottish beers, gins and whiskies served with an array of food the majority of which are locally sourced.
Offering comfort food with a Scottish twist
Radisson Blu
The Radisosn Blu is one of the hotels we start our tour from offering a central location for people to meet their guide. From the outside the building looks like it has been on the Royal Mile for over a hundred years when in fact it was only built in the late 1990s.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen Street is a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society only ever bottle from a single cask, selected from a range of over 120 whisky distilleries every Society whisky bottling is exceptional. This is a Private club so those on the tour enjoy exclusive access to this fine premises.
Le di Vin
It provides an elegant setting for a light meal or for those who like to relax with friends over a glass of wine. Old and New Worlds meet in an extensive and thoughtful wine list. You can learn and experiment as most wines are sold by the glass.
Ghillie Dhu
Ghillie Dhu is a traditional Scottish pub and live entertainment venue serving the finest local produce, ales and premium spirits as well as showcasing the best local, national and International acts.
Doubletrees Brasserie
Situated in a stunning old department store building this venue has panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle from its rooftop function rooms. On the first Thursday of every month is opened as the Sky Bar.
1780 Restaurant
1780 restaurant on Rose st offer a weekly changing menu to take advantage of fresh locally sourced produce. They also have a changing beer selection which the staff are happy to help you pair with food on their menu.