Food festivals in Edinburgh worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Edinburgh worth planning a trip around, by month.
Burns Night Suppers across Edinburgh on 25 January, the annual celebration of Robert Burns with the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties served in pubs.
TipMost Edinburgh restaurants run a Burns Night menu around 25 January; book a fortnight ahead for the popular pubs.
Edinburgh Food Festival in George Square Gardens in Edinburgh, run by Assembly Festival, the annual late-July food festival with chef demonstrations.
TipFree entry, pay-as-you-go for food. Lunchtime weekdays are quieter; weekend evenings are the loudest.
Street food during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each August: pop-up vendor hubs at Assembly George Square Gardens, Pleasance Courtyard, Underbelly George Square and Bristo Square, plus the Royal Mile.
TipPleasance Courtyard stalls include Happy Dumplings, Pizza Geeks and Smash & Stack; Edinburgh Street Food at the OMNi Centre is the indoor option.
Foodies Festival's Edinburgh edition at Inverleith Park in August, a touring three-day food festival with chef demonstrations, street food and cocktail bars.
TipWeekday tickets are half the weekend price. The Chef's Theatre runs all three days with rotating Edinburgh chefs.
Edinburgh International Festival is the city's August arts festival of music, opera, theatre and dance; the Edinburgh Festivals guide lists independent restaurants, bars and cafes by area.
TipThe festival has no food programme of its own; the Edinburgh Festivals food and drink guide suggests a restaurant, bar and cafe in each of 12 areas.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Edinburgh’s Georgian 200 year-old New Town on a food walking tour. Enjoy a Scottish gin cocktail, smoked salmon canapes, port and chocolate, haggis, ice cream ...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Edinburgh’s rich history through its iconic cuisine! Taste, learn, and feel the soul of Scotland on our unforgettable Secret Food Tour through the heart of the...
Guided tour · 50 - 75 minutes
Enjoy a guided tour and tasting in the vault of world's most famous Scotch whisky collection. Discover the art of blending and the secrets of single malt whisky across...
