Edinburgh Tap-Rooms
Please take a scroll through our guide to Edinburgh Brewery Taprooms. The research was arduous but we endured it on your behalf, honest!
What's the best taproom you may ask. Impossible to answer, we usually reply. However, if you find yourself in Leith Campervan and Newbarns taprooms are 150m apart, so visit both. If you're in city center go to Cold Town House and if you have misfortune to be at Ikea, Stewart's taproom is just 2 minutes away. Enjoy!
The Stewart Brewing Taproom sits beside the brewery in Loanhead just south of Edinburgh and offers one of the most spacious brewery drinking environments in the region. The venue combines a relaxed industrial aesthetic with large communal tables, an outdoor seating area and views across the working brewery. With dozens of taps and growler-fill stations, it is designed as both a social beer hall and retail shop for the brewery’s core and seasonal beers.
The taproom comfortably accommodates large groups, making it popular for brewery tours, weekend meet-ups and casual drinking sessions. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, with knowledgeable staff guiding visitors through Stewart’s broad range of pale ales, IPAs and darker beers. Brewery tours and tasting events frequently take place, adding to the educational feel of the space.
Food is a major part of the offering thanks to an on-site pizza kitchen serving freshly baked pizzas from a dedicated oven, alongside bar snacks. The taproom typically opens Wednesday evening through Sunday, with extended hours on weekends when it becomes a lively destination for craft beer enthusiasts.
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“Fantastic taproom with loads of space and a great pizza kitchen. The beer is incredibly fresh and the staff really know their stuff.”
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“Great range of beers and a cool brewery atmosphere. Slightly out of town but well worth the trip.”
Moonwake’s taproom in Leith is one of Edinburgh’s most modern brewery drinking spaces, located inside the brewery itself on Tower Street near the Shore. The venue features a stylish industrial interior with a mezzanine overlooking the brewing tanks, creating a close connection between the beer being produced and the drinking experience.
The taproom is relatively intimate compared with larger brewpubs, but its clever layout includes a cosy back bar and private event space capable of hosting groups of around 40 people. With around a dozen draught lines pouring fresh Moonwake beers alongside guest drinks, the focus is firmly on quality and freshness. The space has quickly developed a reputation as a welcoming community hub in Leith.
Opening hours generally run from Thursday evening through Sunday, with later hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Food is provided through partnerships with local vendors and food trucks, and visitors often order pizza from nearby businesses to enjoy with their beer. The venue is dog-friendly, family-friendly and regularly hosts quizzes, events and beer tastings.
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“One of the best taprooms in Edinburgh. Beautiful space overlooking the tanks and consistently excellent beer.”
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“Great vibe and friendly staff. Small but stylish, and the beer selection is fantastic.””
The Newbarns Brewery Taproom is tucked away on Jane Street in Leith and has become one of the city’s most respected small brewery drinking spaces. The taproom is compact but thoughtfully designed, part warehouse, part traditional boozer.
Its modest size contributes to an intimate atmosphere where beer enthusiasts often chat with staff and brewers while sampling the latest releases. Newbarns specialises in traditional European-inspired beers including lagers, pale ales and porters, and these are typically served fresh from the tanks only a few feet away.
Opening hours generally run Thursday through Sunday, with Friday and Saturday evenings drawing the largest crowds. Seating is available indoors and outside, making it a pleasant spot in good weather. Unlike many brewpubs, the taproom does not run a full kitchen, but guests are welcome to bring in food from nearby restaurants or takeaway spots.
The overall atmosphere is cosy, friendly and community-focused, and the venue has developed a strong following among local craft beer drinkers looking for fresh, classic styles.
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“Brilliant little taproom with incredible lagers. One of the best breweries in Scotland.”
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“Small but charming. Great beer and a friendly neighbourhood feel.”
Bellfield Brewery’s taproom and beer garden in Abbeyhill offers a welcoming and spacious environment for enjoying its award-winning gluten-free craft beers. Located beside the brewery itself, the venue features a relaxed bar area and a large outdoor beer garden that is particularly popular in warmer months.
The taproom has a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and caters to a broad audience including craft beer enthusiasts, local residents and visitors exploring the east side of Edinburgh. Bellfield specialises in gluten-free brewing without compromising flavour, and its beers range from crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs.
Opening hours typically run from Wednesday evening through Sunday, with later closing times on weekends when the venue becomes lively but still retains a comfortable community feel. Food is served on site and is often complemented by guest kitchens and rotating pop-ups.
Inside, the space is casual and welcoming with simple décor and plenty of seating, while outside the beer garden creates a sociable setting for groups.
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“Amazing beer and a great beer garden. Hard to believe everything is gluten free.”
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“Really friendly taproom with good food and a relaxed atmosphere.”
Campervan Brewery’s taproom on Jane Street in Leith offers a casual industrial setting where visitors can sample the brewery’s core beers alongside limited releases and experimental brews. The taproom sits within the brewery complex itself, giving drinkers a close connection to the brewing process.
The venue is relatively small and informal, with a mix of indoor seating and a beer garden used during events and festivals. Its laid-back style and friendly staff create a welcoming environment that attracts both locals and craft beer tourists exploring Leith’s growing brewery scene.
Around eight draught lines typically pour Campervan beers, with wine, spirits and soft drinks also available. Food is provided through visiting food vendors and pop-up kitchens, helping support local street food businesses while offering variety to visitors.
Opening hours usually run Thursday evening through Sunday, with the busiest periods during weekend afternoons and evenings. The taproom is both dog-friendly and family-friendly and frequently hosts small events or seasonal celebrations.
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“Brilliant little taproom. Great beers and a really friendly atmosphere.”
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“Simple but enjoyable brewery bar with interesting beers and occasional food trucks.”
When does a Taproom become a Brew-pub or vice versa?
Cold Town House is all things to all people, containing an all singing and dancing brewery but is also a restaurant and a bar. Whatever you wanna call it we're including it in our list of Edinburgh taprooms!
If you're looking for a city center beer and pizza experience it's pretty hard to beat.
Located in the Grassmarket and spread across multiple floors, the venue is significantly larger than a typical taproom and can accommodate hundreds of guests.
The building blends historic architecture with contemporary design. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow visitors to watch the brewing process while enjoying a drink, creating an immersive brewery experience. The venue regularly hosts live music, sports screenings and events, giving it an energetic atmosphere especially at weekends.
Food is central to the experience, with a menu built around authentic Neapolitan pizzas baked in a custom oven alongside burgers, fries and sharing dishes. The rooftop terrace is particularly popular during summer months thanks to its views across the historic Grassmarket.
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“Fantastic rooftop bar with amazing castle views. Pizza and beer were both excellent.”
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“Very lively and great location in the Grassmarket. A bit busy but a fun place to spend an evening.”
Campervan Brewery Taproom
Campervan Brewery’s taproom on Jane Street in Leith offers a casual industrial setting where visitors can sample the brewery’s core beers alongside limited releases and experimental brews. The taproom sits within the brewery complex itself, giving drinkers a close connection to the brewing process.
The venue is relatively small and informal, with a mix of indoor seating and a beer garden used during events and festivals. Its laid-back style and friendly staff create a welcoming environment that attracts both locals and craft beer tourists exploring Leith’s growing brewery scene.
Around eight draught lines typically pour Campervan beers, with wine, spirits and soft drinks also available. Food is provided through visiting food vendors and pop-up kitchens, helping support local street food businesses while offering variety to visitors.
Opening hours usually run Thursday evening through Sunday, with the busiest periods during weekend afternoons and evenings. The taproom is both dog-friendly and family-friendly and frequently hosts small events or seasonal celebrations.
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“Brilliant little taproom. Great beers and a really friendly atmosphere.”
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“Simple but enjoyable brewery bar with interesting beers and occasional food trucks.”
