Beer Tasting Session @ The Lost Close: Learn Edinburgh's History Through Its Brews
4.9
51 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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K5789xncharlottek
May 7, 2024
Very nice experience! - The location is very unique. It's nice that the beers come from local brewers. The host was very nice. All in all highly recommended.
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Mc_c
Apr 22, 2024
Edinburgh’s beer - Very nice experience! I wasn’t expecting to taste so many and diverse beers from around Edinburgh. Recommended.
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Michelleki6532tm
Apr 17, 2024
Cheers! - We loved the beer tasting experience with Nikky! As we traveled down to The Lost Close, Nikky told the storied history of the underground prison turned tasting room. Throughout the tasting Nikky explained the different processes of how beer is made and compared it to other locations like the U.S. We tried a wide variety of beers and the entire experience felt personalized and leisurely.
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282emmab
Apr 10, 2024
Just do it! - Patch the tour guide was great! He personalized the tour for our small tour size and ensured we all had a lovely time. Would definitely go back, well worth it!
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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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