Specialising in sourcing bottles that aren’t big brands, you are guaranteed to find something different at the Great Grog Bottle Shop (2 Dalkeith Rd).
They supply products to Michelin-star restaurants, so they know their stuff!
They have a warehouse which is open to browse and buy from.
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The Shop
The Great Grog is a long-standing Edinburgh wine merchant whose Abbeyhill shop also carries a well-chosen craft beer range. It is less a pure beer specialist than a good all-round bottle shop, which suits anyone picking up beer and wine in one trip.
What to Buy
The beer selection is curated rather than exhaustive, with staff choosing interesting Scottish and imported options to sit alongside the wine. They run occasional tastings, and the combined wine-and-beer offer makes it a practical stop for stocking up before dinner or an event.
Practical Tips
- Handy for buying beer and wine together
- Selection is curated rather than exhaustive
- Watch for occasional in-store tastings
- Convenient for the Abbeyhill and Meadowbank area
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Grog a beer specialist?
It is primarily a wine merchant that also carries a curated craft beer range, so it suits picking up both in one trip rather than hunting a huge beer-only selection.
Does The Great Grog run tastings?
It holds occasional in-store tastings alongside its wine and beer offer. Check ahead for current events if a tasting is what you are after.
