Visiting Speyside?
We're a craft beer taproom and whisky bar on Batchen Street, in the middle of Elgin. 10 taps, 150+ whiskies, and room for your dog.
Finding us
25 Batchen St, Elgin IV30 1BH
A short walk from Elgin's train and bus stations, so nobody has to drive.
Need a taxi back to your hotel or on to the next distillery? C&R Taxis are a reliable local firm. 01343 545456
| Monday to Thursday | 4pm - 11pm |
|---|---|
| Friday to Saturday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Are you dog-friendly?
Our furry friends are always welcome with a well-behaved owner!
Are you family-friendly?
Under-18s are permitted with a responsible adult Monday-Friday before 7pm, but not on Saturdays, as this is our busiest day for drinkers. Thanks for your understanding.
Is the bar wheelchair accessible?
Yes it is indeed, including accessible bathroom facilities.
Whisky makers we team up with
Distilleries and independent bottlers who bring their casks to the bar for tastings. Worth a visit, or a look at what they're bottling next.
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Benromach
Speyside distillery in Forres
Barrel-top tasting, September 2026
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Murray McDavid
Independent bottler at Coleburn, just south of Elgin
Whisky Wednesday, September 2026
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Glen Garioch
Highland distillery in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Whisky Wednesday, October 2026
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Little Brown Dog
Independent bottler from rural Aberdeenshire
Whisky Wednesday, December 2026 · Barrel-top tasting, June 2026
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Thompson Bros
Independent bottler and distillery in Dornoch, Sutherland
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Gleann Mòr
Independent bottler from Edinburgh, behind Rare Find
Barrel-top tasting, November 2026
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Woven
Whisky makers and blenders in Leith
Whisky Wednesday, August 2026
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Living Souls
Independent bottler from Glasgow
Barrel-top tasting, August 2026
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Turntable
Blended Scotch makers from Glasgow
Whisky nights
All events- Sat14Nov
Gleann Mòr Barrel Top
Saturday 14 November, 14:00. Free entry
- Wed18Nov
Whisky Wednesday: Whiskies of Japan
Wednesday 18 November, 19:00. £20.00 per person · pay at event
- Wed9Dec
Whisky Wednesday: Little Brown Dogmas
Wednesday 9 December, 19:00. £20.00 per person · pay at event
Also in Elgin
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Glen Moray
Distillery on the edge of Elgin
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Gordon & MacPhail
Elgin's own whisky merchant and bottler
Spirit of Speyside
Elgin is one of the festival's towns. The next festival runs 28 April to 3 May 2027. Tickets and the full programme are on the festival's website.