New Years Eve: Hogmanay at The Arches

at Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Edinburgh Available from Wed 31 Dec to Wed 31 Dec

Celebrate Hogmanay at Edinburgh Gin Distillery & spend New Years Eve in Edinburgh

  • Step into a night of wonder inside the  atmospheric distillery beneath the arches
  • Enjoy a welcome drink of your choice to start the evening
  • Savour a bespoke New Year’s cocktail menu crafted by the expert bar team
  • Indulge in relaxed grazing-style food and a hearty Hogmanay steak pie (veggie/vegan options available)
  • Dance the night away with a spirited DJ set and live piper at midnight
  • Raise a glass of fizz on the rooftop terrace as the bells ring in 2026

Hogmanay at The Arches: Edinburgh Gin Distillery 2025:

  • Date: 31st December 2025
  • Age Restrictions: Strictly 18+ (we cannot accommodate children or babies)
  • Duration: 5.5 hours
  • Location: Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Arch 16, East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8FS
  • Tickets include: Arrival drink, DJ entertainment, piper-led countdown, rooftop terrace access, drink with the bells, hearty Hogmanay steak pie (veggie/vegan option available)
  • Please arrive: 10 minutes before your experience for check-in

Celebrate New Years Eve at Edinburgh Gin Distillery & enjoy Hogmanay in Edinburgh!

Bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the New Year in style at Edinburgh Gin Distillery!

This exclusive Hogmanay celebration offers an intimate escape from the crowds, with exceptional drinks, delicious food and unforgettable moments beneath the historic arches in Edinburgh.

  • Welcome drink of your choice – sparkling gin cocktail, G&T, pre-batched serve, or non-alcoholic option
  • Bespoke New Year’s cocktail menu showcasing Edinburgh Gin botanicals
  • Relaxed grazing-style food throughout the evening
  • A hearty slice of Hogmanay steak pie (veggie/vegan option available)
  • Entertainment from our Distillery Manager on the decks for a DJ set
  • Piper-led countdown to midnight
  • Rooftop terrace experience with sparklers and a glass of fizz as the bells ring in 2026
  • Chance to explore the Flavour Arch and Stillroom after dark

Important Information:

  • Restrictions: Over 18s only
  • Check-in: Arrive 10 minutes before your experience
  • Distillery Shop: Only the new release of Old Tom & Tiramisu will be available for purchase

Celebrate New Years in Edinburgh with Hogmanay at Edinburgh Gin Distillery! Book tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Location

Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Arch 16,
The Arches,
E Market St,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8FS
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How to find us

Address: Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS

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  • The new Edinburgh Gin Distillery is on East Market Street and is built around 4 of the historic East Market Street Arches, dating back to 1825.
  • The Distillery is a short walk from Princes Street and North Bridge which are both easily accessible by bus or tram
  • Just off the Royal Mile and a 5 minute walk from Waverley Station
Facilities
  • Drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
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Is Edinburgh Gin Distillery wheelchair accessible?

Yes!

  • The Edinburgh Gin Distillery offers step-free access directly from the pavement and is fully accessible for wheelchair users and mobility scooter users throughout the building, thanks to its lift and accessible layout.
  • The guided tour involves a small amount of walking between rooms; however, additional seating can be provided in areas where standing for extended periods may be challenging.
  • Tastings are held in low seating, and the bar area features a mix of high and low chairs for comfort and flexibility.
Are children permitted inside Edinburgh Gin Distillery?

The Gin Distillery is strictly 18+ only.

  • Due to this, children and babies are not allowed on tours, experiences of into the bar.
  • Accompanied children may enter the distillery shop. 
  • Please bring ID.
What are the opening hours for Edinburgh Gin Distillery?

Tour Opening Hours:

  • Open 7 days a week
  • First tour begins at 11:00am
  • Last tour departs at 5:00pm
  • Extended hours on Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Last experience offered at 7:00pm

Bar Opening Hours:

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 11:00am - 7:30pm
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11:00am - Midnight
  • Last orders are called shortly before closing
I'm driving to my Edinburgh Gin Distillery experience - what shall I do?

Visitors to the Edinburgh Gin Distillery are encouraged to use public transport, as there is no dedicated parking on site.

However, public parking is available nearby, including the New Street Carpark, which offers the following rates:

  • Up to 40 minutes: Free
  • Up to 3 hours: £9.00
  • Up to 5 hours: £14.00
  • Up to 10 hours: £18.00
  • Up to 24 hours: £24.50

For guests who prefer not to consume alcohol during their visit, the distillery offers takeaway tasting packs. These can be arranged directly with the Distillery Ambassador on the day of the experience.

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