You’ll find all kinds of amazing scran in Edinburgh, but there’s something about the summer that inspires an extra sense of carefree curiosity when it comes to your dining out. Whether you’re looking to sip cocktails on an alfresco terrace or eat your way through the city on a dedicated cheese tour, you’ll find all kinds of culinary delights here. To guide you through it all, we’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin to curate some of the most exciting Edinburgh food and drink events this summer, so you don’t have to do any guesswork.
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Sometimes you just have to treat yourself to an afternoon tea. This Twenty Princes Street menu offers the best of Scotland. Each dish has been designed with a purpose – from fruit scones to a sour cherry macaron– inspired to channel the city’s literary legacy. Enjoy the experience even more with two delicious Hendrick's cocktails and incredible views of Edinburgh Castle.
The Edinburgh Food Festival showcases some of Scotland's top food and drink vendors across an epic ten-day event. Promising a full menu of activities, including street food, chef demos, drinks and more, this is the city’s only free-to-enter food festival. Head on over to Assembly George Square Gardens for its tenth-anniversary edition, which is sure to be bigger and better than ever.
Jul 19-28
This three-hour food and drink walking tour will have you heading out of the city centre for a stroll around nearby coastal Leith. You’ll tour this historic port with Danish pastries, Spanish aubergine in drizzled honey, kedgeree, warm scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, and plenty more. It’s a sure-fire way to satisfy your curiosity cravings, in the spirit of Hendrick’s Gin.
Various dates in Aug
A family-owned freehold pub in Leith, Bowler’s Rest has been running since 1867. If you’re in the city for Fringe, then make sure to stop by the local institution for a bespoke menu of Hendrick’s Gin cocktails to keep you going throughout the busy events programme. This pub also offers live music every night and a long list of delicious refreshments, including Hendrick’s lesser-known Absinthe if you’re feeling particularly adventurous.
Get 'cultured' in a whole different kind of way, with this two-hour walking tour around Edinburgh. Calling all turophiles (that's the word for your love of cheese), this is your chance to try all of the city’s finest cheeses in one go. Tour the city's idyllic streets, picking up cheesy treats along the way, where you’ll learn fun facts, heckle your quizmaster and take home plenty of dairy-based delicacies.
Every Saturday
Looking to have a drink, alfresco? Black Ivy’s outdoor terrace, Manna from Heaven, offers comfortable seating where you can overlook the leafy Links Park with a Hendrick’s Gin cocktail to hand. And if you get peckish, there’s a seasonal menu of classic European dishes on offer. Oh and for an extra treat, you can head downstairs into the main restaurant for an afternoon tea, including the 'Time for Tea' perfect sharing cocktail, served in a bespoke Hendrick’s Gin teapot.
Keen to find more curious goings-on around the UK? Find the Hendrick's Gin hub here. Or if you are in a more stay-at-home mood, here’s where you can buy Hendrick's Gin.