Beer Tasting Session @ The Lost Close

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What You’ll Experience
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1 hour
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Join us for an exclusive beer tasting experience in a hidden underground close in Edinburgh. Dive into the city's history while savoring unique brews. Perfect for beer enthusiasts!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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?!

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Four beers from local breweries
Exclusive access to The Lost Close
Experienced local guide

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

John's Coffee House & Tavern, Parliament Square, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF

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Behind St Giles Cathedral, in the corner of Parliament Square, you'll fin the statue of James Braidwood, and next to that is the Code Pod Hostel, 1A Parliament Square, EH1 1RF where we'll meet you at reception! Your guide will meet you there and then take you down into our location.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Beer's tasting
November 10, 2024
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Mark is very kind and a real Beers master but not only, he knows a lot about the scottish History and that's the plus ! Thanks a lot for that funny moment

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Cody good time
July 26, 2024
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Cosy and informative. Good variety, adapted to the guests. My tastebuds are open to new types of beer.

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Truly enjoyable
July 26, 2024
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A taste variety of beers served in a nice setting by a dedicated storyteller and beer drinker. Time to chat with the other guests.

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Good beers and fun
July 16, 2024
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Fun beer tasting. Great variety and cool location. Our guide was quirky and fun. She knew more about the breweries than how beer was made. Worth it.

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Give this one a pass. It's a rip off.
July 09, 2024
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We were very excited to take this tour. The website promises small groups and the videos they show certainly support this. Nowhere do they show you the reality. We decided to treat ourselves to the...read more

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