Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English
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Discover the heart of gin at South Loch Distillery. Dive into its rich history with experts in a fun atmosphere. Learn the art of gin-making at Scotland’s pioneer gin bar, 56 North.

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

Experience Details

Our team have been at the forefront of the growth of Scottish Gin. 56 North is Scotland's oldest gin bar so we take a relaxed and fun approach to teaching people how gin is made.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Gin & Tonic
A welcome Gin and Tonic
MAIN
3 South Loch Gin tastings
DESSERT
South Loch Gin Drinks

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Come and learn how we make South Loch Gin! Our gin stills are stunning and are the prefect way to learn how gin is made. We welcome you with a gin and tonic. While you enjoy your G&T we talk you through the process of making gin from botanical to bottle! You then get to try three gins made on our stills paired with premium mixers. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail topped with bubbly to enjoy. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail to enjoy! - This session is approximately 60-75mins long and is hosted by one of our gin team - Strictly over 18s (we operate Challenge 25 for ID) - Includes G&T on arrival, 3 gin samples, gin cocktail

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

56 North, West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH8 9JP

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Please just come inside 56 North and one of our team will greet you.
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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Great gin and fun afternoon
July 05, 2025
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Abbie was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, funny and welcoming. The gins are delicious, and the space is beautiful. Make time for this if you are in Edinburgh!

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Alot of Fun
July 02, 2025
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(Viator)

This is a unique micro distiller with alot of knowledge about the industry. The gins we tried were all very good. The interaction was great and alot of fun.

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Great time
July 01, 2025
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Fantastic time. James is great at explaining the way that gin is made, sold, and how small things make big changes. Highly recommend.

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Great gin tasting experience
June 30, 2025
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The overall experience was excellent. Our guide really knew what he was talking about and gave a lot of information around different processes etc. We tasted 8 gins in total accompanied by cheese...read more

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Gin
June 25, 2025
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I was not a fan of Gin before this experience. I learned so much and honestly had never tasted better Gin in my life before. I was not a fan before, because I was completely unaware of what World c...read more

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