July is here, and Edinburgh summer has officially begun. It’s a month of live sport, music, celebrations, graduations, weddings,
July is here, and Edinburgh’s officially in full summer mode. It’s a month of sunshine (one can only hope), concerts, live sport, graduations, concerts, city breaks, and making the most of the long evenings.
This is the season for saying yes to one more drink. Long lunches that become cocktails, after-work catch-ups that end up with your colleague dancing on a bench, weekends spent boozy brunching, and memories that’ll be getting torn to shreds in the group chat for years to come. Summer in the heart of Edinburgh is unlike anything else.
Everything’s better in the summer. Drinks taste stronger. Food tastes better. Music lyrics itch a scratch like no other. There’s that unmistakeable feeling that anything could happen. Right in the middle of it all? Well, that’s where you’ll find us. Pint of tank-fresh, spritzes, live music and entertainment throughout the week and into the weekend, and an itinerary packed with reasons to join us this month.
Let’s take a look at what’s coming up at Brewhemia this July, shall we…
Get ready to ruck ‘n’ roll in Scotland’s Beer Palace for the rugby. Whether you’re roaring on Scotland with a pint of tank fresh beer or plotting your game-day feast, we’ve got you covered. Choose from hearty Scottish scran, boozy brunches fit for a prop forward, or just a cheeky wee dram to celebrate the season.
Dates:
4th July | Argentina v Scotland | 8pm K.O
11th July | S. Africa v Scotland | 4:40pm K.O
18th July | Scotland v Fiji | 2:10pm K.O | + Pre-rugby Brunch bookable from 10:15am
From: Tables bookable up to one hour before kick-off
Price: £5pp deposit to secure your table, taken off your bill on the day.
Get ready to rewind the clock and settle the ultimate throwback debate at our 90s vs 00s Singalong Brunch! From girl power anthems and boyband belters, to iconic dancefloor fillers and unapologetic pop classics, we’re bringing the biggest hits from two unforgettable decades together for one huge afternoon of singing, dancing and brunching.
Expect wall-to-wall nostalgia as the soundtrack jumps from Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys to Beyoncé, Nelly Furtado, Take That, Destiny’s Child and all the guilty pleasures you still know every word to. Whether you spent the 90s mastering your CD collection or the 00s living for a ringtone chart hit, this is your excuse to gather the group chat, order the cocktails and sing like nobody’s listening.
From: Bookable from 10:30am, show begins at 11am
Price: Dining Package (mimosa, sharing platter of pastries, brunch dish, cocktail) £40pp – Drinks Package (mimosa, sharing platter of pastries) – £20pp
Edinburgh. 1828. The Medical School is hungry for bodies… and Burke & Hare can’t keep up alone.
Enter The Body Snatchers – an immersive social deduction experience inspired by the infamous tales that haunted the streets of old Edinburgh. Part murder mystery, part strategy game, part battle of suspicion and survival, this is not your average night at Brewhemia.
Upon arrival, every guest will be secretly assigned a role: Citizen or Body Snatcher.
By day, players will compete in interactive games, puzzles, challenges and team tasks to prizes. But when darkness falls, the real game begins…
Hidden amongst the crowd, the Body Snatchers will quietly choose their next victim while avoiding detection. Meanwhile, the Citizens must investigate, accuse and uncover the culprits before the streets claim another victim.
Trust no one. Question everything. And try not to end up on the operating table.
Expect dramatic reveals, shifting alliances, suspicious behaviour, prizes up for grabs, and enough twists to keep the entire room guessing until the very end.
Will you uncover the killers… or become the next victim?
From: bookable from 5:30pm, gameplay begins at 6:30pm
Price: £5pp deposit to secure, taken off your bill on the day
With Scotland unfortunately not making it through the group stages, our dreams of a World Cup Star being added to our jerseys are no longer a reality. June was a month of hope, of supporting the lads, of throwing cones on top of statues like our lives depended on it. And we’re left wondering just who do we support now?
That being said – our No Scotland No Party flags aren’t coming down just yet as we’re showing the World Cup Semis and Final – when it comes to the biggest moments in football, there’s only one place to be.
From kick-off to full-time expect: ice-cold pints of tank-fresh beer, proper plates of food, live music pre-match, pies at half-time and a match day atmosphere like no other in Edinburgh
This isn’t just watching the footie. This is living every pass, tackle, and goal like you’re right there on the pitch.
From: 14th July, 15th July + 19th July
Price: £5pp deposit to secure, taken off your bill on the day
Heading to see Luke Combs take over Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 24th July or Saturday 25th? Start your concert weekend the right way with a boozy brunch packed with live music from Old Bohemia playing all country classics and cocktails flowing faster than a Fast Car, brunch dishes worth shouting about, and enough feel-good atmosphere to have you looking Beautiful Crazy by the end of the afternoon.
Round up the group, pull on the cowboy boots, dust off the hats, and get ready for an afternoon of big singalongs, strong pours and Nashville-worthy energy before heading to Murrayfield.
From: bookable from 11am, entertainment scheduled until 4pm
Price: £5pp deposit to secure, this is taken off your final bill
Our stages are stacked with incredible local talent from the Edinburgh music scene, bringing the perfect soundtrack to your supper and keeping the energy up well past “just one more.” Expect everything from laid-back acoustic sessions to big, belting singalongs – the kind that start as background music and end with the whole table joining in. Whether you’re in for dinner, drinks, or an accidental late one, our June line-up has your evenings covered.
Here’s who’s gracing our Beer Palace stage and Caffe over the month …
Thursday 2nd July
| 6pm-8pm | Stuart Blackwood |
| 8pm-10pm | Fables |
Friday 3rd July
Main Stage
| 3pm-5pm | Andy Smith |
| 5pm-7pm | Geoff Rowan |
| 7pm-9pm | Citrus |
| 9pm-12am | Ciaran Whyte |
Caffe Bar Sessions
5:30pm – 9:30pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 4th July
| 10:30am – 1:30pm | 90s vs 00s Singalong Brunch |
| 2pm-4pm | Luke Hunter |
| 4pm-6pm | Burnt Sage |
| 6pm – 8pm | The Doogie Brothers |
| 9:30pm – 1am | The Lucky Saints |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Katie Wills |
| 5pm – 7pm | Stuart Honeyman |
| 7pm – 10pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 5th July
| 1pm – 3pm | Marc Mowbray |
| 3pm – 5pm | Long Rhodes |
| 6pm – 9pm | The Bodysnatchers: A Murder Mystery |
Thursday 9th July
| 6pm – 8pm | Jodie Differ |
| 8pm – 10pm | Old Bohemia |
Friday 10th July
Main Stage
| 3pm – 5pm | Andy Smith |
| 5pm – 7pm | The Vennels |
| 7pm – 9pm | Rhys Heaven |
| 9pm – 12am | Jim Duffy |
Caffe Bar Sessions
6pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 11th July
| 12:30pm – 2pm | Steff Corr |
| 2pm – 4pm | Andy Smith |
| 4pm – 6pm | Nations Championships: SCO V S. AFRICA |
| 6pm – 8pm | Callum Rennet |
| 9:30pm – 1am | Boombox Boys |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Rhian Ferrigan |
| 5pm – 7pm | Sean Connor |
| 7pm – 10pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 12th July
| 1pm – 3pm | Voice of the Town Choir |
| 5pm – 7pm | Chris Mossop |
| 8pm – 10pm | The Midnight Specials |
Tuesday 14th July
| 6pm – 8pm | Gordon Airlie |
| 8pm – 10pm | World Cup: SEMI-FINALS |
Wednesday 15th July
| 6pm – 8pm | Matthew Gibb |
| 8pm – 10pm | World Cup: SEMI-FINALS |
Thursday 16th July
| 6pm – 8pm | Harry Berry |
| 8pm – 10pm | Honeycomb |
Friday 17th July
| 3pm – 5pm | Jack Whittaker |
| 5pm – 7pm | William Jacquet |
| 7pm – 9pm | Burnt Sage |
| 9pm – 11pm | Callum Rennet |
Caffe Bar Sessions
7pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 18th July
Main Stage
| 10am – 12pm | Bethany |
| 12pm – 2pm | Chris Suckle |
| 2pm – 4pm | Nations Championships: SCOTLAND V FIJI |
| 4pm – 6pm | Harry Berry |
| 6pm-8pm | Secret Echo |
| 9:30pm – 1am | The Guilty Pleasures |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Alasdair Dow |
| 5pm – 7pm | Ruth Reilly |
| 7pm – 10pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 19th July
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Pitchcraft Choir |
| 5pm – 7pm | Jon Mackenzie |
| 8pm – 10pm | World Cup: FINAL |
Thursday 23rd July
| 6pm – 8pm | Graeme Waterhouse |
| 8pm – 10pm | Old Bohemia |
Friday 24th July
Main Stage
| 12pm – 4pm | Luke Combs Brunch [+ Old Bohemia] |
| 4pm – 7pm | Jon Mackenzie |
| 7pm – 9pm | Rhys Heaven |
| 9pm – 12am | Chris Suckle |
Caffe Bar Sessions
7pm – 10pm Marc Mowbray
Saturday 25th July
Main Stage
| 12pm – 4pm | Luke Combs Brunch [+Old Bohemia] |
| 4pm – 6pm | Luke Hunter |
| 6pm – 8pm | Ailsa Black |
| 9:30pm – 1am | Juniper |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 3pm – 5pm | Casey Birks |
| 5pm – 7pm | Callum Glenford |
| 7pm – 10pm | Marc Mowbray |
Sunday 27th July
| 1:30pm – 4pm | Voice of the Town |
| 5pm-7pm | Matthew Gibb |
| 8pm-10pm | Ciaran Whyte |
Thursday 30th July
| 6pm – 8pm | Rich Gordon |
| 8pm – 10pm | Scat Rats |
Friday 31st July
| 3pm – 5pm | Bethany |
| 5pm – 7pm | Jack Whittaker |
| 7pm – 9pm | Jordan Murray |
| 9pm – 12am | The Mini Guns |
Caffe Bar Sessions
| 6pm – 10pm | Marc Mowbray |
