Cold Town House in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket has been named as Scotland’s Best Beer Destination at this year’s Scottish Beer Awards.
The craft beer bar, with taproom and roof terrace looking out towards Edinburgh Castle, was praised by a panel of brewing industry experts for its ‘first-class staff training’, the development of The Grassmarket Beer Festival, and its range of ‘Ex-beer-iences’.
The Signature Group venue is also the home of Cold Town Beer, which came away from the Scottish Beer Awards with a gold medal for best pilsner for its Doddie Beir and a silver medal for best lager for its Crisp Craft Lager.
Ian Kennedy, head of production at Cold Town Brewery, said:“It’s such an honour to be celebrating triple award success as part of this year’s Scottish Beer Awards.
“Not only has Cold Town House been named ‘Best Beer Destination’ in Scotland for the first time, but the Cold Town Beer team is also raising a glass for winning the gold medal for best pilsner Doddie Beir and silver for best lager with our Crisp Craft Lager.
“Since opening our doors in 2019, Cold Town House quickly made its name as the home of Cold Town Beer, as well as one of Scotland’s most popular craft beer bars and live entertainment venues.”
Head brewer Hayley Ransome added: “The Grassmarket is the original home of craft brewing in Edinburgh, dating back to the 18th century, so we’re determined to continue celebrating that heritage at Cold Town House with our core Cold Town Beer range and Doddie Beir during the Six Nations in November, as well as introducing some fresh and innovative creations for today’s craft beer drinker.”
Doddie Beir was created in honour of the legendary rugby hero, Doddie Weir, with every pint and every can purchased channelling cash to support the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which funds research into finding a cure for MND.
To date, Cold Town Beer has donated over £30,000 to the foundation, and is committed to contributing at least £11,000 over the next two years.
