Get out of the House this Christmas

8/12/2022

Picture the scene, it is the 27th of December, the turkey is almost finished and you are about ready to stop sitting around. This happens every year and there is almost always a family debate about what you should do. This year, why not skip the debate and head out to one of Scotland's freshest beer bars, taprooms or kitchens and extend the festivities just that wee bit longer.

Bellfield Brewery Taproom

Are you based in or around Edinburgh? Get yourself along to the Bellfield Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden in Abbeyhill this Christmas. As well as making top-notch, drinkable, delicious beers which happen to be the perfect accompaniment to food (which they also serve), Bellfield pride themselves on producing gluten-free, Coeliac Society UK certified beers! This means that if you are Coeliac, you don't have to miss out on the beer fun this Christmas... Pop down around the holidays to enjoy their delightful range of IPAs, lagers and ales; there's something for everyone!

Bellfield Brewery Website

The Griffin

Celebrating it's recent re-opening in Glasgow earlier this year, The Griffin provides the ideal warm, cosy and friendly atmosphere that everyone is looking for around the Christmas holidays. The Griffin has been taken over by the Isle of Skye Brewing Co. and so is now sporting a great range of their own beers behind the bar, including some quality cask ales along with some fantastic draughts. Located right across the street from the King's Theatre, The Griffin would make the perfect pre-theatre pub for your festive night out in Glasgow.

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Moonwake Beer Co. Taproom

Fancy a festive trip down to Leith? Well, use this as an excuse to get yourself down there. Moonwake Beer have opened a taproom overlooking their brewery. What better thing to do than to drink some beer right in the middle of where it all happens?! Founded in 2021, Moonwake Beer produce a variety of beers made with lots of expertise and care, ranging from a dry-hopped stout to their "Breakfast IPA". If you're looking to book for a private hire or a larger group, Moonwake can accommodate you, with space for groups of up to 40 people!

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OGV Taproom

If you're kicking about in the Granite City this Christmas and looking for somewhere to drop in for a few beers, stop by the OGV Taproom located not far from Aberdeen train station. The OGV Taproom offer great beers made using locally sourced ingredients, so why not support a local, small business while you're out for drinks with your friends and family? Originating from an energy company, these brewers launched in the middle of the pandemic, but have made it through and have some fantastic beers to show for it. Their taproom is also dog-friendly so bring along your furry friends...

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We hope that this Christmas is one to remember, filled with great food, awesome family time and even better beer.

If you're struggling to think of the perfect present for the beer lover in your life, look no further than our ScotBeer Gift Cards. Redeemable on any of our tours, they make the perfect present for anyone looking to find out about beer, history and great bars.