Eat and drink

The Book Festival is all about feeding the mind and imagination but sometimes there is nothing better than just feeding the body! So bring some friends, relax and unwind. 

Entry to the Book Festival site at Edinburgh Futures Institute is FREE. 

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Nourishment for the stomach and the soul

A Book Festival day wouldn’t be complete without a treat. We’ve got a range of places on site to pick up a snack, drink or something more substantial.

Relax in the large and airy indoor café, or take a coffee, a cake and a book to the seating outside – best served with sunshine.

For something stronger, including delicious gins, whiskies, beer and wine, head to the Festival Bar. And there's coffee, tea, snacks and more in the open seating area outside.

You’re also welcome to bring your own picnics, packed lunches and soft drinks to enjoy on site. There are lots of drinking water taps on the Festival site where you ca fill up your water bottles.

 

If you are looking for somewhere interesting in Edinburgh to have a meal, a cocktail or a snack, our media associates The List have a great eating and drinking guide to Edinburgh.