BreweryOpen for visits

The World's End

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you can do when you visit

Tour

A tour of Scotland's oldest working brewery, running twice a day, with a tasting of Belhaven ales and stouts at the on-site pub, The Monks Retreat.

Visits are by appointment. Check current tour availability with the producer before you travel.

Founded: 1719

Each mark is backed by a documented fact. Open one to see the source.

Heritageancient1719Verified
“Established in 1719, Belhaven Brewery is the oldest working brewery in Scotland.”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 19, 2026Verified
Award-winningWorld Beer Awards 2022, Visitor Attraction of the YearVerified
“Belhaven Brewery is the oldest working brewery in Scotland and winner of 2022 World Beer Awards visitor attraction of the year!”
Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 19, 2026Verified