Beer Tasting Session @ The Lost Close: Learn Edinburgh's History Through Its Brews
4.9
50 Ratings
Edinburgh

Sampling tiny brews in a hidden basement enclave, while gaining knowledge on Edinburgh’s past via beer. Sounds appealing, doesn’t it?!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • **CoDE Pod
  • THE CoURT** - During the Beer tasting experience we’ll go through the history of beer brewing in Edinburgh and sample up to 7 beers. You’ll learn why beers are more bitter than others or darker in colour.
    Most importantly, we run small beer tasting sessions which makes this perfect to meet new people and socialize!
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages included
Location
CoDE Pod – THE CoURT
Parliament Square
The Lost Close is located within CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT. Just walk in and let the receptionist know that you are coming for the beer tasting in The Lost Close
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Denise_o
Mar 17, 2024
Fun experience - We enjoyed learning about the building and its history. Great experience we do it again. Local beers.
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Bajuroki
Feb 16, 2024
Well worth while - James wasted no time with a warm introduction and a beer in our hands while we descended into the lower area of the buildings indicative of a long lost busy town street. The stories of beer evolution and old Edinburgh history were a perfect mix and the hour went very quickly. They’ve put some thought and effort into this and I’m sure it will continue to evolve into a significant tourist attraction!
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Mschorah1
Jan 15, 2024
Amazing beer tasting - would highly recommend. - We came for my partner's birthday. As he doesn't like whisky, I booked for us to do the beer tasting instead. It was great. The location is truly unique and the tour guide was super knowledgeable about both beer and the history. Even better, as no one else was booked onto the tour, we had a more personalised experience. We would highly recommend for anyone who likes beer and is looking for something more unique than walking around a brewery!
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Michelle_g
Dec 12, 2023
Great experience - Nikki was a great host. The experience was so unique with great information. The beers were great and the venue was fascinating.!
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Ian_m
Dec 11, 2023
A memorable evening - Despite living in Edinburgh, I'd never heard of The Lost Close until friends bought me a voucher for the beer tasting session. Three of us went along and had as good a time as can be had in a stone cellar in December. Padge was a fun, amiable host who put all the visitors at ease and we enjoyed 5 different samples over the course of an hour. Padge graciously then spent another hour in the small bar chatting and serving drinks as we got to know the other visitors. There are also gin tours and whisky tours available, so we'll certainly be back.
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Jacquack02
Dec 8, 2023
Informative and Delicious! - We thoroughly enjoyed our beer tasting session at the Lost Close! It was very informative and enjoyable with four different beers to try, all very different and interesting. It was also good to see the local breweries products being used as well as unique beer variations and flavours. Would highly recommend!
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Miaw727
Dec 5, 2023
Super fun and informative- really recommend! - Had an amazing experience, more than we could have expected! Our guide James was very informative and hilarious. The location was so cool and we had a great time. Couldn't recommend more!!!!
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Sally_v
Nov 3, 2023
Tasty Time! - I am not a big beer fan so was unsure about this tour that my sister had wanted to take. I was totally surprised at how much I enjoyed myself. Meeting other travelers and chatting over beer was great fun and George was an excellent guide. He carefully explained the difference between the 5 beers that we were given to taste, how they were brewed and the subtleties of flavor. What a great way to end our stay in London!
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Kim7961
Nov 2, 2023
Highly recommended - Sarah was the most fabulous guide...her knowledge and humour were fab. I would highly recommend this tour! We sampled 6 different beers so came away quite merry ha ha!
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Kimhm3608bh
Oct 30, 2023
Learned a lot! - My wife and I had a great time, learned a lot about beer I don’t know and had some good beer! Small group and a unique location.
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