Ready Steady Cocktail: Fringe Edition

Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Available from 21 August 2025 to 21 August 2025

Enjoy Ready Steady Cocktail with a comedy twist at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

  • Date: Thursday 21st August 2025
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Age Restrictions: 18+ only
  • Location: Edinburgh Gin Distillery Arch 16, The Arches, East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8FS

What's On at Edinburgh Gin Distillery during Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

This Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Gin presents Ready Steady Cocktail: Edinburgh Fringe edition! Featuring two familiar funny faves - Jay Lafferty and Gareth Mutch - Ready Steady Cocktail is inspired by a legendary TV show - you know the one! - this one-night-only event swaps culinary chaos for cocktail creativity. 

Watch as Scottish comedy favourites Jay Lafferty and Gareth Mutch join forces with Edinburgh Gin's expert bartenders for a gin-fuelled battle of wit vs. skill!

  • Team Expert: Edinburgh Gin’s bartenders, armed with precision and flair
  • Team Comedian: Brave (or foolish?) comics with questionable technique and quick wit
  • Tombola of Taste: You choose the ingredients – from smoky seaweed to lavender fudge
  • Live Mixing: Watch both teams create cocktails in real time
  • Audience Voting: Cast your vote and crown the cocktail champion

What's included in Ready Steady Cocktail tickets?

  •  A refreshing welcome drink to kick things off
  • Two outrageous cocktails mixed live on stage – one by Team Expert, one by Team Comedian
  • Comedy meets cocktails in a hilarious head-to-head showdown
  • Your vote decides the winner – flash your Purple Juniper or Pink Rhubarb card
  • A whole lot of fun and unpredictable flavour combinations

Anything can happen. The question is: will it be gin genius… or botanical buffoonery? Raise your glass, have a laugh, and cast your vote! 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

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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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