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Went for brunch, food really good. Unfortunately waitress who dealt with us was not pleasant. Initially was unable to find our booking, thankfully I had a paper copy. Then she stood over us while we both had to check in for contact tracing. Did not see her do same elsewhere. Place is very modern and smart, unfortunately our waitress appeared not to want to be there! Left and went to Brewhemia where our reception was much more pleasant.

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sf1958875 . 2021-06-14

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The cocktails were so good! The waiting staff were so nice and attentive but Neil really made our experience here. He was lovely, chatty and funny and really gives the company an amazing reputation. Will return! Thank you

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Camper14000533163 . 2021-06-12

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Omg what a great find. Had the most amazing burger. In fact my husband loved it so much he reordered another straight after. Had such a fabulous staff experience as well Glen and Jamie were such a delight to meet. Wee jewel in Edinburgh’s crown

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Gsushx33 . 2021-06-08

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56 North has one of the best selections of wine in town. It is a great place to group up before a night out in Edinburgh especially when the festival is on and the beer garden is open. As well as a good selection of drinks 56 North has a good menu and the burgers are lovely. Great for going out with a few friends or taking someone on a date.

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RDB1 . 2020-11-14

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Reservamos para tomar una copa por la tarde a mediados de semana, no planeamos conseguir comida ya que teníamos otras reservas ese día, sin embargo, elegimos un par de lados para compartir mientras tomábamos unas copas. Nos atendió Gary, que fue extremadamente acogedor, un gran conocimiento del producto y parecía realmente interesado en lo que estábamos diciendo. Fue un gran comienzo para nuestro viaje a Edimburgo. Definitivamente recomendaría 56 North

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147jakem . 2020-10-13

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We stumbled across this place and loved it - the service was excellent and both the beer and the gin were great. A real find!

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Hope H . 2020-10-06

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Serias felicitaciones para el increíble personal y los chefs de 56 North. Fueron absolutamente increíbles ayer. Felizmente lidiaron con mis problemas sin trigo / sin cebolla / sin ajo (y prácticamente sin sabor. No puedo esperar a que termine esta porción de exclusión de la dieta FODMAP)Realmente no puedo elogiarlos lo suficiente: personal increíble, muy atento, mi bistec era increíble, las papas fritas para morirse, ¡literalmente, las mejores de la ciudad!Ve a comer aquí. Realmente no te decepcionará

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422carinam . 2020-09-27

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With all the covid restrictions going on, we were a bit apprehensive, however we came jn for drinks and were served by the friendly Neil! Great service, fab cocktails and wine. Highly recommend this place

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969clairew . 2020-09-17

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Estuvimos aquí el sábado, tragos rápidos antes de ir a cenar (no salimos mucho, menos aún con Covid) y fue increíble. Me sentí seguro con las reglas establecidas. El personal fue excelente, las bebidas deliciosas y salieron rápidamente, la selección de ginebras fue fantástica. El personal se ofreció a dar recomendaciones también, lo cual fue muy agradable. ¡Gracias por cuidarnos!

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MyAria . 2020-09-15

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La comida y las bebidas eran realmente agradables, el personal era amable y servicial, y había una limpieza adecuada y un distanciamiento social en el restaurante. El único problema que tuvimos fue que se sentía un poco desorganizado, la comunicación del personal no parecía muy buena ya que eran repetitivos con preguntas y terminaría teniendo 2/3 personas viniendo para hacer las mismas preguntas. Pero en general, es un lugar muy agradable para ir en pareja, buenas bebidas y la comida era buena.

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SophieG1997 . 2020-09-14

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En nuestro camino de regreso de caminar hasta el asiento de Arthur en un último día de agosto muy soleado, decidimos hacer una parada para comer algo y tomar una copa en lo que parecía ser un restaurante popular pero no muy concurrido. El personal fue muy acogedor desde el principio y explicó con eficiencia y encanto las nuevas reglas de COVID 19 para ayudarnos a mantenernos seguros. También nos guiaron a través del menú (que, curiosamente, es accesible en línea), y también nos ayudaron cuando se les pidió que sugirieran opciones de bebidas locales. La comida fue ordenada y llegó en 20 - 30 'en total, estaba cocinada y distribuida muy bien, estaba muy sabrosa y las raciones eran buenas. La mesa y los asientos significaban que todos podíamos distanciarnos socialmente y relajarnos mientras comíamos, y tenían gel de alcohol por todas partes para uso gratuito. Los baños (ubicados en un tramo de escaleras) estaban muy limpios y tenían las instalaciones que esperarías. 3 x almuerzos (2 x ensaladas, 1 pescado y patatas fritas, 2 x acompañamientos, 4 bebidas) llegaron a ~ 45, lo que pensamos que era excelente. Definitivamente lo recomendaría y volvería a visitar! ! !

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MayhemMayhew . 2020-09-12

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Estimado propietario, ayer (miércoles) mi socio y yo decidimos ir a sus instalaciones ya que su negocio extendió el programa de ayuda para comer fuera durante todo el mes de septiembre. Cuando llegó la factura, era precio completo, sin descuento alguno. Cuando pregunté, un miembro del personal me dijo que tenía que ser mediante reserva en línea. Ni el sitio web ni el personal nos avisaron con anticipación, incluso cuando tuvimos que conectarnos en la mesa para hacer el proceso de rastreo y envío y mostrar que recibimos el correo electrónico enviado por usted. Encuentro esto muy engañoso y creo que es muy malo para una empresa hacer pensar a los clientes que han sido engañados.

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musoken . 2020-09-10

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Lo pasé bien aquí, no me malinterpretes, pero faltaba algo. La decoración es un bistró moderno y bueno, no hay nada genial aparte de los dos alambiques de ginebra reales en los que puedes comprar la ginebra, aunque a pesar de estar anunciados, las miniaturas pequeñas no estaban disponibles para comprar.El sándwich de bistec estaba muy muy bien, lo único es que es pequeño. He tenido otros antes que eran el doble de tamaño y te deja con ganas de más. Especialmente porque fue tan agradable. Las patatas fritas eran hermosas y yo diría que tienes suficientes:) La cerveza es increíble, especialmente elaborada para ese lugar. Bastante estándar más grande pero agradable. Mi amigo tomó un cóctel y fue agradable y bien presentado.Hay casi una lista interminable de ginebras y otras bebidas, la comida es muy limitada pero de buena calidad de lo que teníamos. Ojalá tuviéramos las hamburguesas, se veían ÉPICAS y más grandes para que no nos falten.Estábamos comiendo fuera con el EOTHO y, aunque eso fue genial, probablemente no pagaría el precio completo (16) por el sándwich de bistec que me dieron, tal vez 12 realistamente optimista.

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VixonJoyce . 2020-09-09

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On a visit to Edinburgh, chose this restaurant as the choices of gins were exceptional. Ordered steak anf it honestly melted in my mouth. Tasted delicious. Lovely chips and peppercorn sauce to accompany with leaf salad. Attentive service with knowledgeable staff. Cheese board very nice with selection of four cheese with oat cakes.

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Susan L . 2020-09-07

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Had a really disappointing cheese burger here, cooked all the way through and was really rubbery. We mentioned that whilst the other dishes were nice we were unhappy with the burger. Staff just sort of shrugged and didn't offer to replace the meal or appear to care. Considering the prices I would have expected a higher level of customer service.

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pipsays . 2020-08-18

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Been to this bar/restaurant on about 5 occasions now. I must say the food is always fantastic, but seems to be getting even better!Both my wife and I had the steak and fries, outstanding dinner. The staff are always so friendly and attentive.Lovely bar with great seating outside and a gin garden to the back that is lovely.

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jambo1966 . 2020-08-17

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This place is absolutely lovely and all the staff are very friendly! The tables and cleaned between each party and they have a hand sanitiser on each table. The menu is accessed through a QR code on the table which is amazing during this time! We were served by Neil who is absolutely amazing and was very knowledgeable. I asked for a gin recommendation and he based it off my favourite movie 'dirty dancing'. Was very funny wawtching him come up with my drink and explaining the different scenes he was using as his inspiration. The drink he came up with was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be returning here!

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Sophie L . 2020-08-11

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Recently visited the venue to make the most of the eat out to help out scheme. Could not fault the service, food or drinks! Very well looked after, thanks again and see you soon.

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Experience717970 . 2020-08-07

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We went to this place to take part in the eat out and support local. We tried to book over the phone which the guy said wasn't possible, had to be done online (not possible for me) and were told that there was space and come by and see. We live round the corner so got there quickly. Ordered our food went to pay and were then told that even though we had eaten inside, asked for the discount that it only counts if there is a booking made... So we couldn't make a booking and yet I gave them my details for track and trace and its the government that is providing the money they wouldn't honour the discount. The server was rude and dismissive of this being stupid. Dont bother supporting this local.

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949jasminc . 2020-08-04

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I think it's important to share where the staff have gone above and beyond to welcome people in their restaurants and bars, while still being safe during the pandemic.We intended to just sit outside and have drinks, but later decided to eat here as the staff were so friendly and efficient and it was clear they were following the rules. Not only was our server knowledgeable and helpful at guiding our choices of drinks, he even "created" a gin cocktail for us that was delicious.We felt safe throughout and happy we stayed for food.

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zippy4star . 2020-07-30

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The service and food was generally good. There seems to be great confusion among the staff as to when you should vacate your table. The table allocation is 2 hours and the confirmation email states that you may require to leave your table ‘a couple if minutes’ before hand, however we were asked to vacate our table 15 minutes before hand. When we questioned this, the member of staff brought a Manager to our table who was very rude and seemed to take the question personally.We would not return to this establishment.

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Susan F . 2020-07-27

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We had some rosé wine sitting in the sunshine yesterday. The staff were friendly and helpful. Hand hygiene and table cleaning were scrupulously observed.

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Ruthiedeh . 2020-07-07

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My partner is partial to trying new gins and the menu here is extensive. Most gins around £4:50 each and tonics £2. It is nice and airy and sitting in a booth was cosy. So a mocktail , 3 G&T's and two Oreo sundaes were £33.25. Large hen party were having a gin tasting.

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ShariWestSussex . 2020-03-16

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Came here for the gin and cheese tasting and it was fabulous. This is all done downstairs and the best bit - the gins were all from Scotland so they kept it local. Cheeses were good, our host, Neil was a quirky individual but very likeable and incredibly knowledgeable about all things gin. would highly recomend.

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Vix8323 . 2020-03-16

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Obtuvimos la experiencia de la degustación de ginebra y la disfrutamos muchísimo. Linzi era un experto y apasionado sobre el proceso de creación de South Loch Gin y, como resultado, nos dimos cuenta de cómo se hace todo más un par de botellas de lotes. .

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S9915EJheatherb . 2020-03-15

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We went for the gin and cheese class, it was really amazing. Neil was a little bit crazy but informative, he made the class really fun but I still learned.We booked a table for food after, it was very tasty and we were well looked after. Selection of gins is AMAZING!!! Literally hundreds. 5 stars all round.#neilissingle

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erintrombonefairy . 2020-03-09

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Who’d have thought gin and cheese went so well together! Yes, Neil did say if he had a pound for every time he’d heard that! A great host and a fab couple of hours! Highly recommended for all those gin lovers out there!

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shezza9 . 2020-03-08

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Lovely place to eat, great choice of food. We had full Scottish breakfast and vegetarian breakfast both were exceptional Staff were very attentive Gave us a great seat in the window

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Sherpa28551833027 . 2020-03-06

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We had an amazing time yesterday with Niel and his fabulous way of presenting 8 different gins, tonics and cheeses!It was a birthday present for one of our friends, we were 4 girls together with approximately 10 other people, so a nice size of group! I really recommend it for anyone who likes gin and cheese and wants to have a good time :)

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J8627BSlisat . 2020-03-02

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Went in for a quick drink, spent at least 90 minutes trying a range of gins. Try the Shiraz gin, tastes great and too much will mean you’ll lose track of the rest of the day! Staff and friendly, very knowledgeable and efficient. Highly recommended.

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937gilesl . 2020-03-02

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We came in because this was close to our venue and we didn’t know where to find places. Neil was great, asked us if we would like a booth or table. We chose a booth. When we said we were in a hurry Neil took our order immediately and even adapted the menu choices to suit us. The food was served quick and was very tasty.Neil was friendly without being in our space.We found the booth to be ideally suited for those with autism. The lighting was lower, the sound was dampened and the book gave seclusion and privacy.

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singing_kitten . 2020-02-29

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I can't recommend this establishment enough. The service was excellent and the food tasty. This is what I am looking for.

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thekiltedb . 2020-02-29

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We booked the gin and cocktail session for a hen party and it was absolutely brilliant! From the very start, all of the staff could not be more friendly, helpful and accommodating. The botanical room is intimate and perfect for group gatherings. Neil was very knowledgable and good fun! I would highly recommend this experience for any occasion.

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C7470WPclaires . 2020-02-22

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Working in the gin industry it's sometimes difficult to encounter something as new and unique as the gins themselves but the masterclass f got Scottish gins and cheese certainly ticked both of those boxes. Not only was the Awesome Neil right up to speed with his gin formation but he was extremely passionate about them all. He was contagious and entertaining and the perfect man for the job.

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Furryboots76 . 2020-02-18

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Was given a voucher for my birthday from my kids. Husband and I had a fantastic day. Neil was first class. Very funny and very knowledgable.

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910kirsteent . 2020-02-17

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Love my Gin however have never thought of it being paired with cheese. Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Neil was really funny, eccentric and nice guy who knows his stuff re Gin. Learnt more about the mixers in relation to more appropriate pairings. Highly recommend this class. Stayed for food with my boyfriend after the class. Staff very friendly and food fantastic.

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798margaretk . 2020-02-16

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What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon with family. Neil was fun and informative - definitely a 'cheer' for him (as opposed to a 'boo' or 'mmmmm') If you go you'll understand that bit. Go with an open mind and do like he says.... you'll never drink gin the same way again.

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Azyn65 . 2020-02-15

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Second visit for a Gin and Cheese Masterclass and yet again it didn't disappoint. Neil the Gin Master was fabulous, funny, eccentric but so knowledgeable. Kept us all entertained to the end of the session. Lovely venue, friendly, welcoming staff, highly recommend it and will be back.

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lauralY9967BU . 2020-02-09

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Great gin experience at 56 North during the gin masterclass. Neil, our host, entertained us with his knowledge and wit. As gin lovers we were happy to have attended as we now know a lot more about our favorite tipple. Keep up the good work Neil. Would strongly recommend this experience for gin lovers and non gin lovers as I am sure the non gin lovers will be converts after this 2 hour (approx) taste of various gins. On another note the burgers we had afterwards were great

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keithbA2198NN . 2020-02-03

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Went to gin tasting - it was fun, informative & left slightly tipsy after starting with a g&t;, followed by 3 tastings & ending with a gin cocktail. The talk was both interesting & fun & felt we learnt lots more about gin!

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BelindaEvans . 2020-02-02

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Came here with friends for breakfast. Staff were friendly. We all went for the Scottish breakfast which was delicious. None of us could finish the breakfast as there was so much on the plate.

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lindypop2003 . 2020-01-29

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Booked through Itison for Gin tasting and had a really great experience. Talk lasted roughly 90 minutes, very informative and clearly explained all the process of making gin and different flavours, to compliment it, of course, gin tasting, started with G&T; with their own blend, a lovely citrus flavour gin, also had 3 tasters and a gin liquor very nice indeed. I would highly recommend this. Then went on too have a meal in the restaurant and had the biggest and tastiest burger ever, it was huge. Try it out

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claireo55 . 2020-01-28

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We signed up for the 90 minute gin tasting masterclass and it was really great. We were welcomed with a G&T; made using their own delicious South Loch gin, and were then taken on a journey through the bar's decision to start making their own gins. There was a tasting of three different gins and a final cocktail, but the talk was really engaging and definitely worth the trip. Thanks very much!

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C_Nder . 2020-01-27

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We popped in for one drink and stayed for two. Good selection of gin and beers. Staff were very friendly and we have some good chat. Didn't get to try the food.

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Neil_HD_50 . 2020-01-20

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Great value meal on Hogmanay. Staff were very attentive and good humoured. Food was lovely and portions were a decent size. Would recommend and will return.

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jeannieinabottle2016 . 2020-01-08

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Nice place to have a drink: home-made gins for £4,50. Good music and service. Also options for dinner.

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Experience727989 . 2020-01-06

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Great experience doing the gin tasting at 56 North. They have a nice venue and setup, and offer tasting of 3 of their gins (not gin liquors, thankfully) and host was very knowledgeable. It was a bit too long and had more talk than I wanted - could have done this as a 1 hour tasting and it would have been perfect. But regardless, a good time! Recommended

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caitlin910 . 2020-01-04

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We booked a gin tasting experience at 56 North whilst in Edinburgh for a short break in Novemeber. I was keen to visit the bar as the gin is distilled on site and it is a small batch company. As a result the experience was much more personal than others we have attended, with the owner holding the session himself. It was clear to see how passionate the team were and this made the 90 mins even more enjoyable. Great value for money with several tastings throughout the talk. I would definitely recommend this experience, and although we didn’t eat at the bar the look food looked great and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Definitely worth a visit to support a local business

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Doris050 . 2020-01-04

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The Barkeeper and his Team are very knowlegdable and so friendly. Let them suggest you something! Warmly recommended! Best Gin- Bar in town!

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A_matter_of_taste01 . 2019-12-29

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We had our annual Christmas dinner, the set menu was great with a good choice. I opted for a cheese starter which was great, traditional Christmas dinner which was brilliant with lots of meet. As a diabetic the staff (Thank You Mahri) organiseca cheese board instead of a Sweet which was tasty. Over all great atmosphere, warm welcome clean and relaxing. Was a great evening ....Thank you

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Bill G . 2019-12-19

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This is a really lovely place to do gin tasting. Neil is really knowledgable and present the session in a light hearted, interesting manner. The local heroes session features 6 gins and a variety of tonics, Neil guides you carefully through the session, allowing you to explore what's on offer and make your own mind up as to what you do and don't like. 56's new South Loch gin is a real gem, very pleasant citrus flavour that works well with or without tonic. Highly recommend this as a great way to spend a couple of hours in Edinburgh. Afterwards you can order food at 56 or sample some more of the 400 gins on offer.

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inkylay . 2019-12-17

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An afternoon Cheese and gin tasting class experience as a Christmas treat and it was fab fun - the two hours flew by , James is very knowledgeable and his passion for Scottish gins shines through. Great experience and would do again. Even bought a bottle of south loch citrus gin as a Xmas treat.

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samanthamS8824WE . 2019-12-15

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Amazing cocktails and very friendly service, plus cosy atmosphere ! So everything what you need for fantastic night out with friends !

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84s_paulina . 2019-12-13

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An amazing 2 hours spent sampling a variety of Scottish Gins and cheeses to compliment them. Neil, our host and speaker, was fab! He made the whole experience both informative and light hearted. Definitely worth a visit.

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Julieedge33 . 2019-12-08

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Went to the gin tasting - as a gin lover, it was fantastic. The gins they let you try are really good and the information given on how gin is made was really fascinating. Would always recoment going there. Went to the bar after with two other girls from the tasting and tried our very first martini. The guy who took our order and served us was very nice! 100% a good experience.

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NadelineL . 2019-12-01

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Four of us participated in the Gin Masterclass, a tasting really. While we really wanted to have the Gin & Cheese class, they were all sold out. Nonetheless, it was an extremely fun and tasty experience. Neil is witty, knowledgeable, and the very definition of a host. He walked us through a tasting of 3 house gins, the distillation process, and the finer points of Fever Tree mixers. Open to all questions, he answered them playfully, theatrically, and with the right level of detail. He is Mr. Gin, and a fine guide to the experienced and new-comers to the drink alike. It is a stop in Edinburgh well worth making. While we did not eat there this time, we will surely be back.

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truerode . 2019-11-29

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What a great experience -- Neil was phenomenal as our guide through the tasting, I came away with a much better appreciation for all things gin!!!

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bja1428 . 2019-11-29

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We had a gin tasting with Neil yesterday and it was so fun. He is entertaining, knowledgeable and did an outstanding job. Only one of us in the group was a gin lover but I walked away with a new appreciation as well as learning a lot! Highly recommend this. Also the restaurant is wonderful if you stay after for dinner or snacks.

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madmargaret . 2019-11-29

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Had a very great afternoon at the Gin & Cheese Tasting day. Well presented by Neil, very relaxed atmosphere and a good experience. Would definitely recommend a visit. Very clean and well laid out place for a drink.

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alansG6324PN . 2019-11-27

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As usual, a great deal for a burger with fries and a choice of drinks.. Never been disappointed with the food or service at 56 North. Visited with a friend last night and the service in particular from the 2 waiters was excellent. They were super friendly, made us feel so welcome without being intrusive and they really made our night. Thank you guys!!

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771audreys . 2019-11-22

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I have visited this place on numerous occasions, and I probably will in the future. 56 North has a nice atmosphere, good pleasant and courteous staff, and a good selection of burgers on offer for any deals. The chicken burger was very good, still moist and tasty with excellent skin on fries. The same cannot be said of the highland burger consisting of beef burger with haggis. Both the burger and the haggis were completely dried out. I also dont think that putting the irn bru relish on top of the haggis was a good idea. All that did was soak the only wet part of the dish into the haggis on one side, and the bun top on the other, which left only a very dry burger dish. Not pleasant. If your are going to dry out your burgers, you need to have your relish as a side, so that customers can use it when required.

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slushfundEdinburgh . 2019-11-21

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Visited here for a gin tasting with cheese! Fantastic way to spend a couple of hours Neil our guide was knowledgeable, interesting and great fun too. We tasted 8 gins with matching cheeses- all served with appropriate tonics to add if you didn't want to try them neat- what a difference they can make too. All in all a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend. Also has lunch here afterwards which was good and with over 400 gins to choose from at the bar you'll be spoilt for choice!

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Vicky S . 2019-11-09

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We would never have gone to this place as it’s the wrong side of town, but an Itison voucher brought us here. Dog friendly and the customer experience from start to finish was excellent. Our brunch with a cocktail was great and the subsequent gin input was such we ended up buying a bottle of their gin. Big pat on the to whoever does the staff training and well done to the staff we met. Thoroughly recommend

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Donald M . 2019-11-03

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Brilliant Gin Master Class. A fantastic experience by a genial and engaging expert. We learned so much it was a real eye opener in the production and distribution of gin. We also stayed for a meal afterwards which was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

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Petitebolli . 2019-10-31

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Spent 2 days in Edinburgh and this was a great change of pace from sightseeing. James Sutherland, the proprietor, offered the class and really knows his stuff. Part history lesson, part gin tutorial, all wrapped in tasting 8 varieties of Scotland gin along with cheese/cracker/bread pairings. Afterwards, you can extend your experience at the bar - they have just about every gin on the planet and the bartenders are well versed on each.

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mav3952 . 2019-10-28

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Mi hija y yo estuvimos en una experiencia de degustación de ginebra y queso organizada por uno de los propietarios. Era tan eficiente e interesante que pasó el tiempo.

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Haccc . 2019-10-20

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Reservé esto para el cumpleaños de mi esposo.

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Tighassynt . 2019-10-12

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Mi esposa y yo recibimos cupones de regalo para el evento de degustación de ginebra y queso al que asistimos el 14 de septiembre. Neil, nuestro guía a través de las 8 ginebras fue absolutamente fabuloso, la pasión por la ginebra surgió fantásticamente y su conocimiento e historias fueron geniales. Sin embargo, no estoy muy seguro sobre el queso con las ginebras, personalmente me hubiera gustado que me sirvieran su ginebra favorita con una batidora al final del evento. Dicho esto, recomendaría este evento de todo corazón. Lo sentimos, tuvimos que irnos inmediatamente después de la sesión de degustación, pero nuestro autobús fue reservado demasiado pronto para regresar a Glasgow, nos hubiera encantado quedarnos y probar algunas ginebras más de la amplia gama que se ofrece. Una vez más, ¡no puedo alabar a Neil lo suficiente como para un gran entretenimiento por las tardes!

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John W . 2019-09-27

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A menudo visitan 56 North cuando tienen un acuerdo de itison, uno de los mejores bares para perros en el centro de Edimburgo. Cerca de los prados para dar un paseo antes de probar un g & t. Recomendaría. No se proporcionan tazones de agua ni golosinas, pero estoy seguro de que puede preguntar, personal muy servicial :)

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DogFriendlyUK . 2019-09-18

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Great staff but watch prices - is expensive - was horrified to pay £2.95 for a small glass of lemonade.

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a_tourist_from_Scot . 2019-09-14

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Veggie burger was really sloppy; impossible to eat. It wasn't very nice at all. Food has gone downhill here recently. Not an awful lot of choice either. You have to order fries separately. Big basket but that isn't clear so if you ordered two burgers and two fries you would spend a fair bit and wouldn't be able to eat them all.

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starry749 . 2019-09-13

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If you are a gin and tonic lover check out this place. It has hundreds of different gin and tonics on the menu. And if you can't choose yourself someone from the staff will be able to assist you perfectly. They even have their own little gin brewery.

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Edgarvandepas . 2019-09-12

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Bar agradable con amplia carta de Ginebras, con una pinta estupenda para cenar, cosa que no pudimos hacer al cerrar la cocina relativamente pronto, aunque no se si era por pronto a por tener ya cubierto el cupo de esa noche

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Javi P . 2019-09-12

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I had know idea how Gin was made and the class gave me enough of a start to want to learn more. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Dinner was great and our waiter helped us choose a Gin based on a movie and it was great! He even acted out a scene from Princess Bride and it was great! Looking forward to seeing their Gin on the market.

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Tkay82 . 2019-08-30

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My daughter gave us a voucher for the above as she was unable to use it before it ran out. Not quite my scene, but it was pleasant enough. Stayed for another drink, I had cider, as it was a nice afternoon. This was in the Secret Garden which I believe is only open during the festival.

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NNInglis . 2019-08-26

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My wife and i booked on the gin experience. We arrived early and had a lovely cocktail in the secret garden before the talk. We were lucky to have James the owner of the business guide us through the experience and was very entertaining and educational. Free G and T plus 3 samples, all excellent. Followed with a lush Gin liqueur and bubbles. Great value for what we paid

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mark_hayman2000 . 2019-08-16

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Came here for lunch and as it was a lovely day we sat outside. Staff were all very attentive, the pub itself is very nice and the menu has a good choice on it. Two things let this place down, one being the food which wasn't brilliant. We both had a burger and shared a portion of chips, unfortunately neither burger was that tasty. In fact mine was incredibly bland and tasteless while my partners chicken burger was dry and overcooked. The second thing that REALLY lets this place down is that smoking is allowed in the sitting area outside the pub, which means that as you are eating you get wafts of smoke from around you. It is for this reason that we won't be back.

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mikecormie299 . 2019-08-15

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My friend asked for a bacardi and coke and she was brought a rum with draught pepsi, had to send it back. 12 pages of different gins but yet they don't have diet irn bru, there are some people out there that don't drink Gin! the food was good but very small portion, a bit over priced, and my pet hate, it was served on a slate. apart from the waiting staff were excellent and very friendly and efficient.

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barbygal . 2019-08-08

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Brilliant food, great drinks. Staff defenitely know there gins, and will recommend any gin to go with the food you have ordered would highly recommend

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stephendove . 2019-08-07

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Fab day out for a friends birthday. Met a nice crowd and learned a lot about gin. Enjoyed the free samples, staff knew heaps and had a few drinks afterwards. Had food before too - very nice!

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Sarah M . 2019-08-05

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During a visit to the Edinburgh festival stopped off for a cocktail or 3 and had a most enjoyable time in the secret garden. Staff were very attentive and beer garden was a sun trap. Will definitely return and would recommend to anyone.

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B_lad79 . 2019-08-03

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I had not been here before and have to say it was someone else's choice, there are some seats out on the pavement area and seats inside with open window/doors to allow the air in if it's hot, so that can be a bonus. Staff where attentive and helpful.

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Gilliane M . 2019-07-28

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Gin lecture and tasting was excellent. Lots of good information, 4 different gins, 4 different mixers followed by a gin liqueur cocktail (think improved Pimm's).

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S W . 2019-07-01

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Great customer customer friendly staff food was lovely and the gin tasting was great very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

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Maxine R . 2019-06-30

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This was a fun way to spend 2 hours of an afternoon.

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Lynn M . 2019-06-27

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Brunch was perfect. Lots to choose from. Gin tasting to follow. The staff were very enthusiastic. Happy to answer all our questions. Gin was great highly recommend it.

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971finja . 2019-06-25

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We had a great time gin tasting. Lovely atmosphere and yummy cocktails. Neil was lots of fun, made the whole experience full of laughs and really knew his gins!

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rpaul_uk . 2019-06-23

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Went here with a friend yesterday. Had a mint tea and the raspberry cheesecake which was to die for! Staff were friendly, welcoming but not intrusive. Nice atmosphere! Recommend.

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DD1125 . 2019-06-12

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The Gin/ Cheese tasting experience 09/06/2019 (Itson Voucher).

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DavidTufft . 2019-06-11

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Wir sind auf Grund der guten Bewertungen und der enormen Auswahl an Gin hierher gekommen. Leider wurden wir enttäuscht, da die Dame hinter der Bar das Glas dreiviertel voll mit Eiswürfel gemacht hat. Man hat nichts von den find geschmeckt und es war alles verwässert. Für eine Bar die sich mit ihrem eigenen Gin schmückt erwarte ich besseres

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Jessica I . 2019-05-30

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Thoroughly enjoyed the gin and cheese tasting session on Sat 25th May, with Neil as our 'Gin Gent' to guide us through the session. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed and Neil was extremely knowledgeable, without becoming boring or tedious. The range of gins (and tonics/mixers) we were given to taste covered a wide spectrum of tastes/flavours/botanics and was a helpful way to learn more about the wonderful world of gin! I liked the fact that we were given time in between each gin to chat about our opinions on it, eat more cheese and biscuits and for Neil to come round and speak to us in smaller groups to find out what we thought and answer any further questions we had. Overall, I thought the session was excellent value for money and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. My one small request (which is echoed by my mum and sister who I attended the session with) would be for Neil to avoid using swear words during the session. It may have been nerves (or perhaps the gin talking!) but the swear words used became more frequent and stronger as the session progressed - he's a very funny guy and is brilliant at his job, so really doesn't need to use that language to keep his audience on side. Overall, the session is still worth a full 5 stars in my opinion and the bar upstairs has almost 400 gins available to try, so you have plenty of options to carry on your voyage of gin discovery should you wish :)

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Karen H . 2019-05-28

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We stayed there for a couple of gins as the setting outside looked very friendly. Not my first choice of drink (vodka fan) but surprising we had 6 different gins between 2 of us. Lovely to sit outside in the sunny evening or indoors when cold. Amazing choice of gins

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Ola K . 2019-05-26

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Had to come here as I saw it on the Web. Missus, who isn't really a gin fan found one she really liked, the rest of us, all gin fans, found three new ones each. Recommendations as to which tonic or mixer to use very helpful. Friendly staff, just a shame we live 400 miles away or we would be much more regular visitors

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Dgyz . 2019-05-24

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I attended the scottish gin tasting session hosted by Neil. It was a birthday gift to my wife and I. I admit that prior to attending I wasn’t massively excited by the prospect of sitting in a room of strangers telling me how to drink my gin. However I can honestly say this was an afternoon well spent. Neil the host made it, he was knowledgeable, passionate, reactive but most importantly not pretentious and pushy. He was advising rather than telling. We had 8 gins all with different tastes and varying mixers. I’m looking forward to taking friends back to this class I enjoyed it that much.

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Storyteller772912 . 2019-05-24

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A friend and I went to one of the gin and cheese tasting sessions. The bar upstairs was a really nice venue, however for the tasting you're down in a smaller room in the basement.

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hmcl1234 . 2019-05-20

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I took my partner to 56 North for an 8 gin tasting paired with cheese as a birthday gift. Staff were very welcoming and we were well looked after. Neil, who instructed us on our tasting was very friendly and informative. He encouraged us to be experimental and to make up our own minds. The 8 gins were all interesting and I was only familiar with a couple before, most were totally new to me. We also got to try a wide range of tonics (5) and taste a different cheese with each gin. There was plenty of cheese (sometimes these things feel a bit skimped on, but not here) and we got extra crackers whenever we needed them. Neil was very entertaining and funny and took questions in his stride. The tasting was very popular, with about 24 people present in their tasting room, but it didn’t feel cramped. Obviously, we just got small measures to try of each gin, but this was sensible when trying 8.

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Immizaki . 2019-05-20

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Had a lovely afternoon at the gin tour and learned a bit more about the lively spirit . Then had food which was delicious and the staff were great at catering around my allergy . Everyone really friendly and helpful , would definitely recommend.

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jacb2312 . 2019-05-12

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Well ‘Neil’ here’s your sexy 5 review !! not 4.5 but

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. 2019-05-12

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Neil was so enthusiastic and i learned a lot, especially about using the right mixer for different types of gin. An excellent way to spend an afternoon.

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. 2019-04-30

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We arrived as a party of 3 for the gin tasting, 2 gin lovers, 1 not. Beautiful sunny day, sat outside at a table before heading to the gin tasting room. Neil guided us through 8 gins, mixers and complementing cheese. Neil was informative, fun and passionate. Oh and lovely legs! The 2 gin lovers then headed up with our converted gin buddy! continued with lunch, delicious and more drinks outside. Started to rain, back indoors and shown to another table. Service was excellent all afternoon. Thanks, a great day was had by all and will definitely be back!

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. 2019-04-28

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