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1 hour
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Small beer tasting session in an secret underground close, where you'll learn more about the history of Edinburgh through beer. What's not to like?!
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Four beers from local breweries
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Experienced local guide
Discover Edinburgh’s craft beer scene in one of its most atmospheric hidden locations. Join us for a one-hour beer tasting session in The Lost Close. Taste your way through 4 exceptional beers from local breweries – each with its own unique style and story. As you sip, learn about the history of The Lost Close and hear fascinating tales of Edinburgh’s past. Our host will guide you through the background of each brewery and the flavours in your glass. You'll learn why beers are more bitter than others or darker in colour. Perfect for craft beer lovers, curious travellers, or anyone looking for a truly local experience beneath the surface of the city.
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nicole D,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
This was very cool! Tour guide Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and it was a great way to taste local Scottish beers in a place with a fascinating backstory.
Marta C,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
I came to the bar where it was the meeting point and I let the host know that I was there, and they asked me to wait for the group. I grabbed a drink and waited . It was already past 10 minutes after the beginning of the tasting and I had to ask again. Another person told me the group already left. No idea how did they miss me why they didn’t let me know , it was not announced. Finally, they took me to the place where the group was, the cave. The beers were good and explanation about them.. It was good, but that was all. I saw it was going to be more about the history of the place more than sitting in a room to drink beer. I was excited about this and I was expecting way more
Alice C,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
Very enjoyable and we learned a lot about good Scottish beer! Also the atmosphere was great and it felt like an unique experience.
Matthew S,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
Overall an alright experience, got to test out and be given some background information on local breweries. This was the first formal beer tasting that I’ve done and felt that it perhaps could have been slightly more dynamic. However, part of that may have been because it was simply myself and one other solo traveller. The session in total lasted about 45 minutes, which perhaps seemed somewhat short.
GitteHerdin A,
Jul 26, 2024
- Viator
Cosy and informative. Good variety, adapted to the guests. My tastebuds are open to new types of beer.
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