BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate

BrewDog Edinburgh came into being at the start 2011 and has become a glimmering craft beer oasis in the heart of the city's historic Old Town. Perfectly at home alongside the Cowgate's rock bars, BrewDog Edinburgh still manages to set itself apart as a craft beer alternative in a mainstream jungle.

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Address

143 Cowgate Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH1 1JS United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 117


Keywords:

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Ganesh Murthy

Nice pub . Have both in house and outside beers - lagers , pale ales , stouts , red ale . Generously offered beer samples to taste to help decide. Defo recommend!

Like A Local Guide

This is an alternative to Edinburgh's many sports bars . They offer a large range of their own beers and claim to be the largest independent brewer in Scotland. They also serve some delicious pizza . Read more

Robin Oostrum

Great selection of local beers , available in sizes from 1/3 pint to full pints, as well as other drinks. Best to check the closing time beforehand, as I got kicked out before I finished my drink.

Justin H

Great brews! Especially if you're an American beer nerd. This place is hop heaven. Not to mention some delicious pizza .

Pinar S.

Pizzas were really good. Also many choice for beer . I love Punk Ipa . But I expect more beer and a cozy bar . It was such a franchisee looking bar , so random..

Julio Damasceno

Take Flight: four 1/3 pint of your choice to taste. In this photo, from left to right: Dead Pony Club (Pale Ale ), 5 AM Saint (Amber Ale ), Hazy Jane (NIPA) and Jet Black Heart (Stout )

Magnus Bergström

Very young, hipster feel to the crowd and interior. Great tap beers ! Try the belgian Oud Bruin if they still have it. Free WiFi with password written on the chalkboard menu behind the bar !

Leo C.

I think this is their founding store. What more can I say, other than if you're a beer lover, this is your heaven! You can get rare versions of their beers here. Must come here!

David Law

Start with Punk IPA , amazing. But you have to try the 9% Hardcore IPA which is out of this world. Also ask for tasters , they're usually happy to let you try anything you want.

Darren Gordon

If you get the chance, go for #mashtag . It's the first ever crowd sourced beer and it tastes incredible. Get a taster board for a true experience of magical flavours.

Maria Manoli-Zafeiropoulou

The atmosphere was nice and cozy and the beer tasting that they recommended was great too! Value for money place!

Michiel de Vries

Great beers ! I love the Jet Black Heart , dark as night and smooth as silk .

Fio Qu

We visit brewdog at london and both are sooo good. Tasty beer and good stone pizza to share

Ryan Tauer

Great beer . Get a pizza ! Skip the Bismarck though and just go for the pints. They were out of tactical nuclear penguin when I was there

Stephanie S

Modern Mutiny. So good I came back for more and more and more.

Alena Woo

Fantastic place to hang out with mates. Loved the selection of beer available, something there for everyone. Also dog friendly .

Casey Taylor

Excellent beer , excellent food (we had the Heidi and Moo Dog pies ) and a super friendly staff . Overall wonderful.

Chris Sinco

Excellent microbrew beer , awesome attitude, lots of choices - a lovely must to have a pint in Edinburgh.

Chris Imlach

Try the Jackhammer - a brilliant bitter punch in the mouth! Save it for last though, otherwise the bitterness may overwhelm your palette for the other beers you taste.

Russo

Good beers !! You can have sample rule as you wish! Good beer , few foods but good hamburger and amazing music !

 ℋumorous

You're here for the craft beer , but don't miss out on the craft pizza . ????

Stefan Mirea

Awesome! Best pub I've seen in a while! Great atmosphere and great bartenders ! Wireless password is "welovebeer"

Liset van der Laan

Super nice pub . Boardgames and beers is the best combo. Plus, no screens!

Kristoffer Boesen

Try the Mikkeller ipas ; you won't be disappointed! (Probably) The best brewer in Denmark. And if you're ever in Copenhagen visit the bar in Victoriagade for many treats.

Sarah Nixon

Great place! Awesome beers , pizzas smelled and looked amazing

Renata T.

Excellent service . Quick beer tasting for you to decide what you prefer. Good music . Free wifi - pass: cocoapsycho

Sam M

This tiny place used to be a nasty karaoke bar , serving people too drunk to be in the Three Sisters. Now one of the better brewdog bars I've been to, hardly unique but good staff , nice atmosphere.

John Gottschalk

Craft beer lovers dream for NW USA travelers like ourselves. Great selection of IPAs and other BOLD beers !

EmeraldStreet

Famous for their ales with quirky names, like Punk IPA and Tactical Nuclear Penguin , BrewDog have put as much care into their new bar as they do into their brews. Read more

Flor Ian

Great variety of beers , nice atmosphere and friendly staff .

Elise

Great beers , fun atmosphere & a wide range of board games for a chilled afternoon!

Leticia Cambraia

Punk Ipa ! Juicy Ipa ! An Ipa !???? Música agradável e pizza saborosa!

Chris Stanlake

Wide range of Craft beer including ones that aren't they're own!

Robert Drummond

Fab range of craft beers whether from Brewdog or their awesome range of welcome guests. If you like tasty beers come here.

Anil Onlem

Really good crafted beers especially jet blackheart which is a pretty good stout

Schenniver

Great craft beer , friendly staff , just relax!

Ryan Nixon

Great beers and fun atmosphere . Loved their signature IPA "punk"

Jaimie McGuire

The do sell some spirits - Krackan rum being one of them. The sharing platters were nice

Vojtech Spacir

Beer , atmosphere

AJ Siegel

Great variety of their beers and also some interesting American imports.

Davide R

Great beers selection . Try the Punk IPA or the Kingpin lager

Natália

The mushroom burger with gorgonzola is too good to be true...just gotta try it!

Chris Rks

Unique beers served by cool staff ..Wi-Fi password written on the wooden wall...

Nina Chumenko

You can drink beer or play table games)

KG

Great staff , great great beer , and the pizza is good too!

Lucy Gonzalez

Great atmosphere, very lively even on a Monday night. Great service!

K SD

Huge selection of interesting craft beers and knowledgeable bartenders .

Derek Watson

Great atmosphere, helpful staff and great beers !

Tim Bellefleur

Coming from BC, with all the Pacific NW craft beer and IPA culture, this place is a total dream. A+

Caroline Smith

Punk IPA is a great beer - cool staff as well !

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