Food & drink within 5 miles of Edinburgh

49 events within 5 miles

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Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 24 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Portobello Market

A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.

Brighton Park, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free

  • 09:30 – 13:30

Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival

Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…

Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Mon 27 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Tue 28 May

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

…and 47 more dates until 14 Jul

The Whisky Stramash

A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.

Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£26 / 0844 481 8898

A Sweet Ending

Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Fri 12 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Sat 13 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

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Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Great Grog Wine Fair

An evening festival to celebrate delicious fermented grape juice, with over 100 different wines on hand to taste.

The Merchants' Hall, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Fri 24 May

£16 (redeemable against a case of wine) / 0131 555 0222

  • 18:00 – 20:30

Fri 22 Nov

£16 (redeemable against a case of wine) / 0131 555 0222

  • 18:00 – 20:30

Stockbridge Market

Artisanal food and craft market set by the water of Leith.

Saunders Street, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 551 5633

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 551 5633

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 551 5633

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 44 more dates until 20 Apr 2014

Sunday Market

Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.

Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)

Sun 26 May

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

Asparagus Week

It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 08:00 – 22:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 20:30
…and 4 more dates until 9 Jun

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Mon 3 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 4 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 5 Jun

Prices vary / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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Back to '63 Festival Launch Party

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Sun 26 May

£10 (early bird offer £10 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 19:30 – 23:00

Barney’s Beer Presents: Brewery Lates

An after hours tour of the Summerhall Brewery (originally founded circa 1704), now home to Barney’s Beer. Includes tasting, talk and tour hosted by owner, head brewer and chief bottle washer Andrew (Barney) Barnett.

Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Thu 30 May

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:00

Thu 27 Jun

£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001

  • 19:00

Captain John A MacLellan Memorial Recital Dinner

A recital and dinner featuring four of the world's top pipers – Faye Henderson, Gordon Walker, Stuart Liddell and Iain Speirs – playing the compositions of Captain John A MacLellan, MBE.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Sat 8 Jun

£37.50 / 07528 377704

  • 18:00 – 22:30

The FAIR Project

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Father's Day Barbecue

Celebrate the old man in the manliest of manners: with a giant pit of flames and hunks of sizzling meat.

Joseph Pearce’s, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Thu 13 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 4140

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)

B'est, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Thu 1 Aug

£46.50 / 0131 556 4448

Fri 2 Aug

£43 / 0131 556 4448

Sun 4 Aug

£43 / 0131 556 4448

…and 20 more dates until 27 Aug

Food Lab

Fun experiments using everyday kitchen items, with staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Henderson Wines Tasting

A chance to sample the stock of Henderson Wines, which has over 250 different lines.

Henderson Wines, Edinburgh (2.7 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0131 447 8580

This afternoon it's a selection of roses.

  • 15:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0131 447 8580

This afternoon it's a selection of Spanish wines.

  • 15:00 – 17:00

Janet Henderson Centenary Dinner and Discussion

A look at the work of Janet Henderson, who helped to establish the organic, local sourcing and healthy eating scene here in Scotland, and a glance at the future of food culture in the country. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Wed 3 Jul

£30 / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Magic Dinner

Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Sat 29 Jun

£55 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

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Ready Steady Cook Live

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)

Wed 25 Sep

£26 / 0844 871 3014

Ardbeg Day

Ardbog whisky presents its latest release for your tastebuds to get acquainted with, plus lots of other fun activities.

Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 225 7224

  • 10:00

Be Our Guest

A guest chef takes over Henderson's kitchen for a night. Details to be announced. Booking is essential.

Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 225 2605

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 19:00

Burger, Beer and Comedy Night

A burger, a beer and some delicious comedy – what more could you want? Hosted by Rick Molland.

The White Horse, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)

Tue 4 Jun

£6 (comedy only £1) / 0131 557 3512

  • 19:30

Cocktober Fest

Cocktober Fest hits the road! The Cocktail Queen presents a series of ladies' nights to set October off with a bang, featuring drag queens and 'buff butlers' (ripped abs or shoe shiners? – not entirely sure) to spice up the boring old dance floor and cocktails aspect.

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh (2.2 miles)

Fri 4 Oct

£22.50 / 01506 411978

  • 19:30 – 00:00
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