Food & drink within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Celebrate the fizzy, yeasty world of brews with the festival's selection of over 150 Scottish real ales, which makes it the largest collection of native brews in the world. CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland prize is also judged and announced at the event.

Over 7000 bottles of wine will be uncorked on Naked Wines' road trip across the UK, with a variety of local food sellers joining them on their various stops. Participating winemakers include Rod Easthope, Mike Paterson, Jean Pascal Lacaze, Virgile Joly and several others. Ticket price is redeemable against a 12-bottle…

Michelin starred and award-winning chefs cook up a storm at this year's festival dedicated to epicureans, as well as offerings from local producers and workshops for food lovers young and old.

Don your finest plus fours, jackets and caps for a bike tour of the city taking in some choice tidbits of food and drink. Ride departs at 2pm.

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.

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

Glenfiddich In-depth Nosing and Tasting Session - over 18s only.

The Secret Opera Society lend even more authenticity to your three course Italian meal as they sing while you sup.

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

Learn how to find fixings for your dinner right from the city itself. In collaboration with Edinburgh Larder Bistro, Anna Canning of greenyonder tours leads this walking session that teaches you to hunt out wild herbs, including nettles, wild leeks, wild sorrel, wild mint, bitter cress and edible mustard (all of which the…

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

Unique experience for champagne lovers and novices alike. A tutored champagne tasting in the stunning surroundings of the Signet Library, a historic Edinburgh venue. Consistent top quality, Pommery is renowned for its variety and innovation afforded by nine different crus, setting it apart from other Grandes Marques.

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.

Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.

Explore the folklore and magical properties linked with common cocktail ingredients, with special guest herbs, infusions, syrups and recipes from the most influential occultist of all time, Aleister Crowley. Tickets include one delightful cocktail.

Prepare to have your mind and body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery. Deep within the opulent surroundings of One Royal Circus, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…

Henderson's head chef Barry Baker has sourced 50 local ingredients from within a 50-mile radius to create a feast that celebrates Scotland's natural larder. In addition, local artist Ben Hymers has created a five-course menu that illustrates the provenance of all the ingredients. No dress code. Booking is essential.

Celebrate the life of Henderson's founder, Janet Henderson, and her husband Mac, and their contribution to the organic food movement in Scotland.

‘I like to have a martini, two at the very most. After three I'm under the table, after four I'm under my host’ (Dorothy Parker). Gin has fuelled legendary writers, unforgettable characters and gripping plots. Come and enjoy some especially enlightening extracts and sample specially mixed Hendrick’s cocktails. All…