Located in the city centre, Beer Hive ( 24 Rodney St) is known for its excellent customer care and prides itself on stocking a large variety of 500 wines and 700 beers from around the globe.
They also stock an abundant variety of local and independent breweries. The perfect stop if you want to pick up some local beer to try at home.
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The Shop
Beer Hive is a bottle shop with a strong local focus, sitting near Leith Walk within reach of the breweries that have clustered in that part of the city. Alongside the bottles and cans it fills growlers, so you can take fresh draught beer away by the litre.
What to Buy
The selection leans towards Scottish independents, which makes it a good place to try beers from the breweries brewing a mile or two away. If you want the freshest option, a filled growler of something on tap is the pick; otherwise the shelves cover plenty of takeaway cans and bottles.
Practical Tips
- Ask about growler fills for fresh draught to go
- Strong on local Leith and Scottish breweries
- Handy stop when exploring the Leith Walk area
- Good for takeaway cans as well as bottles
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Beer Hive fill growlers?
Yes, alongside bottles and cans it fills growlers so you can take fresh draught beer away by the litre, which is the pick if you want the freshest option.
What kind of beer does Beer Hive stock?
It leans towards Scottish and local Leith independents, making it a good place to try beers from breweries operating close by, plus a broad takeaway range.
