Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: The Best Food & Drink

June 22, 2021 Jana Sager

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals. Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh

1. ScotBeer Tours

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ScotBeer Tours

Online booking for our full range of tours is ONLY available directly through the ScotBeer Tours website. We can also arrange private, bespoke and large group tours by request. Walking tours, brewery tours and tutored beer tastings in Edinburgh. Join our local guides to discover Scotland through beer.

2. Little Fish Tours

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Little Fish Tours

Free walking tours of Edinburgh at 10:30 daily. Find us at Caffè Nero on The Royal Mile. Look for green and white umbrellas. Our other tours are all listed here.

3. Once Upon a Whisky

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Once Upon a Whisky

Edinburgh's whisky tour is one of our most beloved experiences in Scotland. Not only because it is a good way to spend your time in this beautiful city, but also because there is no such a thing as visiting Scotland’s capital city and not get the best of its whisky. Come join us in our whisky tour through some of the nicest whisky bars that the Scottish capital has to offer.

4. Secret Food Tours Edinburgh

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Secret Food Tours Edinburgh

You and your group will embark on a three-hour Scottish gastronomy tour discovering amazing local food and alcohol with one of our local and extremely knowledgeable tour guides. Once our tour concludes in Edinburgh, you will leave with a stomach full of delectable Scottish food and some additional local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure of your trip that will last with you for a lifetime. Also like all our other tours there will be a secret dish, which you can only find out about on the day ;)

5. Edinburgh Black Cab Tours

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Edinburgh Black Cab Tours

"Our aim is to provide fun and informative tours around our amazing city and Scotland. Edinburgh and Scotland's hosts millions of visitors every year and we are proud to provide organised or bespoke tours to those seeking something a little different and bit more personal than the normal bus tour.” We have tours to suit all budgets. We also provide Airport transfers to all UK destinations at competitive prices.

6. The Scotch Whisky Experience

354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland +44 131 220 0441 [email protected] http://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/
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The Scotch Whisky Experience

Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Experience for yourself our regional whiskies and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky flavours our experts will help you select your perfect dram.Enter the vault containing the world's largest collection of Scotch Whiskies and enjoy a special tutored nosing and tasting. Explore Scotland's whisky history from the very beginnings through to the global success of today.

Reviewed By RDHiscott - Lion's Head, Canada

Along The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, this is the home of the world’s largest collection of Scotch Whiskies, and visitors have the opportunity to watch the history of Scotch Whisky and how it is created via a moving amusement park-like ride, leading to a lesson in nosing and tasting of the final product with a full shot to sample (Cambeltown), followed by a sampling of four half-shots of whiskies produced in different regions of Scotland (Lowland, Highland, Speyside and Islay). This was a total immersive and truly relaxing experience … great fun, but don’t sample on an empty stomach! Gift shop had a great collection of Scotch Whiskies from all regions of the country.

7. Red Bus Bistro

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Red Bus Bistro

Red Bus Bistro - a truly moving restaurant experience! Running all year round... a totally new experience in dining for residents and tourists alike. See the sights with a glass of fizz or a beer. Afternoon Tea not to your taste? Then try our later Evening Dining Experiences ... we have Antipasti & Wine, or Pizza & Prosecco. Our vintage 1966 Routemaster bus (the iconic red bus on the postcards) is equipped with a fully-fitted stainless steel galley kitchen, seating for up to 40 diners, an expert & talented onboard chef and congenial staff to help make your experience that bit smoother. All tours are offered subject to late cancellation by us due to emergency maintenance issues.

8. EDI Tours

EDI Tours

Eat. Drink. Indulge. That's how we roll. We set up EDI Tours with the simple goal of introducing you to Scottish cuisine. Fresh, locally sourced produce served up by some of Auld Reekie's finest independent eateries. Small samples are not our thing so please arrive hungry! The only thing small about us is our group size, never more than 10 guests, to ensure that personal touch.

9. The Orange Food Tour

The Orange Food Tour

Orange Tours Edinburgh runs a variety of different themed walking tours around the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. The Orange Food Tour specialises in showcasing the delights of Scottish cuisine, sampling various dishes at some of the best restaurants in the Edinburgh!

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