9 Pub Crawls & Bar Nights in Scotland Worth Booking

1.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Start at the Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Professional actors such as Emma, Dougal, Mike, Hazel, Paul, and David have brought Scottish writers to life through poems, songs, comic scenes, pubs, and city landmarks.

“The actors were great. They interacted with our audience and enjoyed a drink with afterwards They worked very well together and were well-versed about the literary icons of Scotland. We even went back to the Writers Museum the next day to get more.”

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2.The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Join guides such as Tia, Tom, Esther, Cameron, and Justin for a four to six-hour Edinburgh night out. Visit seven bars, receive six shots and one bomb, use drink discounts, and enter venues with VIP guestlist access. Expect a social, youthful bar-and-club crawl with changing venues.

“Fantastic night out with some great people. Mark was superb. Helped and guided and made sure every one was included and accounted for.”

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3.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Top rated

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with ScotBeer Tours, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings, including cask ale, sour beer, and newer styles. Guides such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, and Mhairi mix brewing tales with stories of Canongate, Cowgate, the university, and the castle district.

“Our host, Iain, managed to make it even tho it snowed! Very thankful he put the effort in. He even brought snacks, which were delicious! We tried a very wide arrangement of beers, and Iain had tons of knowledge on the history and process off them all. Very fun experience!”

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4.Pub Crawl in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $20

Meet at Pilgrim Bar at 7:30 pm for a six-hour crawl through Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll visit at least five bars and clubs, receive a small free shot at each, skip entry fees, use drink deals, and meet a large social group. Bring valid photo ID and expect walking between venues.

“Found a couple of great new bars to visit. Places that I would never have found myself. One with fantastic live music and dancing.”

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5.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery, guide Richard may lead you through the whisky and beer-making process, Inverness lore, and the working facility. The 75-minute English tour ends with tastings of new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Groups are capped at 15.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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6.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Meet at 8 Nelson Mandela Pl for a two-hour Glasgow walk through George Square and Merchant City, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Leigh, and James explain brewing, beer styles, and the city’s past. Groups are small, though attendance can reach 12.

“Such a great afternoon! Fran did an excellent job of teaching us about the different types of beer. It was a very informative and tasty afternoon. A must do tour”

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7.Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31

Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern in Parliament Square at 7 pm, then head below Edinburgh’s Old Town for four local beers. Hosts such as Sarah, Mark, Nicky, and Padge explain each brewery, beer style, and the story of The Lost Close. The small group has no more than eight people.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the beer and the fascinating location. The price of the tour was extremely reasonable considering how much beer was offered.”

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8.Afternoon Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $54

Meet Neil at The Jolly Judge in Edinburgh’s Old Town for a relaxed 90-minute tasting of four single malt Scotch whiskies. He adapts the session to your experience, explains production and flavors, and offers practical advice on whisky shops and bars.

“Neil was great! His explanations were down to earth and specific. For 2 novices, he opened up a new world of tastes. I would do it again and highly recommend it. His scientific background never got in the way. It was a perfect excursion away from our cruise ship and got us deeper into the local culture.”

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9.Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $984

Spend about two hours exploring Glasgow’s Merchant City and three city-centre drinking spots with an English-speaking guide. Expect craft cocktails and local brews at The Social, a broad drinks menu at All Bar One, and a whisky-focused finish at The Piper Whisky Bar. Private groups only.

“It was an experience that truly elevated my visit to this vibrant city. our knowledgeable guide was a true whisky connoisseur, easily sharing their passion and expertise and I found myself fully immersed in the art of whisky tasting. This tour is highly recommended!”

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