The Cumberland Bar (1-3 Cumberland St) is known for its sports on TV and Sunday roast, but it also puts on a cool make-your-own gin class in Edinburgh.
Visitors are transformed into scientists during this 3-hour session creating their own 500 ml gin concoction in a small group setting, a bespoke expedition for big gin fans who have done the above tours already.
Reserve a spot here.
Location & Setting
The Cumberland Bar sits at 1–3 Cumberland Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. It’s a traditional pub best known for sport on the TV and a good Sunday roast, but it also hosts one of the city’s most hands-on gin classes.
The Make-Your-Own Experience
Over a three-hour session you’re turned into a gin scientist, blending and distilling your own 500ml gin concoction in a small-group setting.
It’s a bespoke, in-depth session pitched at committed gin fans — ideal if you’ve already done the standard distillery tours and want to go a step further.
Who It Suits
Best for serious gin enthusiasts and small groups who want a creative, hands-on project rather than a quick tasting, and who don’t mind giving up three hours for it.
Practical Tips
- Set aside a full three hours — this is the longest gin experience on the list
- Book ahead; sessions run for small groups only
- You leave with a 500ml bottle of gin you made yourself
- It’s a working pub too, so it’s an easy spot for food and drinks after
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Cumberland Bar gin class?
It’s a three-hour make-your-own-gin session in which you create and take home your own 500ml bottle of gin.
Is the Cumberland Bar gin class good for beginners?
It’s a deep, hands-on session best suited to keen gin fans who have already done a standard tasting or distillery tour.
