Moving away from the traditional distillery tours, The Lost Close (1A Parliament Square), which is part of CoDE Pod – THE CoURT accommodation just off the Royal Mile, hosts an underground gin-tasting event.
The 1-hour tour allows participants to try out four different gin flavours and various tonics to suit every tastebud!
Reviews give positive comments to the unique location and the brilliant gin guides.
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Location & Setting
The Lost Close is tucked at 1A Parliament Square, just off the Royal Mile, as part of the CoDE Pod – THE CoURT accommodation. The tasting takes place underground, giving it a hidden, atmospheric setting right in the heart of the Old Town.
The Gin Experience
This is a change of pace from a standard distillery tour: a one-hour underground gin-tasting event where you work through four different gin flavours matched with a range of tonics to suit every tastebud.
Reviewers consistently praise both the unusual subterranean location and the knowledgeable, entertaining gin guides who lead the session.
Who It Suits
Perfect for anyone who wants something a little different from a working distillery — a compact, atmospheric tasting in a central location, good for couples and small groups exploring the Old Town.
Practical Tips
- It’s right off the Royal Mile, so it slots easily into an Old Town day
- Book ahead — the underground space is intimate and fills quickly
- Come for the setting as much as the gin
- It’s part of CoDE Pod accommodation if you want to stay nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at a Lost Close gin tasting?
Over one hour you sample four different gins paired with a selection of tonics, led by a guide, in an underground space just off the Royal Mile.
Where is The Lost Close?
It’s at 1A Parliament Square in Edinburgh’s Old Town, part of the CoDE Pod – THE CoURT accommodation just off the Royal Mile.
