About the venue
This is a beautiful, modern and contemporary hotel just a stone's throw away from Edinburgh Castle. Its amenities include an indoor heated pool, a whirlpool and a sauna, plus a fitness room, a business centre and 6 meeting rooms
Our tastings are held in a bright, private dining area at the side of the building.
Situated just a short walk from Haymarket and Waverley stations, it's ideally placed for public transport links after a nice evening's wine tasting!
How to get there
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
80 Lauriston Place
EH3 9DE
Upcoming events
Starts Thu 09
Jun
- 2022 -
8-Week World of Wine Course
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Our most popular flagship entry-level course looks at a different wine country each week - a magical journey through 40 beautiful wine regions tasting over 50 selected wines!
£195.00
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Starts Fri 08
Jul
- 2022 -
4-Week Food and Wine Pairing Course
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
A brand new 4 week course essentially designed to make you very annoying at dinner parties…
£150.00
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Fri 05
Aug
- 2022 -
Fringe tasting - Off the Beaten Rack
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Get into the spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with this special one-off wine tasting where we go off the beaten track and explore those hidden gems from less well known grape varieties and countries from around the world.
£35.00
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Mon 19
Sep
- 2022 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
10:00am
WSET L1 Award is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing, and an introduction to different styles...
£180.00
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Starts Thu 06
Oct
- 2022 -
8-Week World of Wine Course
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Our most popular flagship entry-level course looks at a different wine country each week - a magical journey through 40 beautiful wine regions tasting over 50 selected wines!
£195.00
More Info
Mon 07
Nov
- 2022 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: Mon-Wed
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
10:00am
This comprehensive intro course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You do not have to first complete Level 1, you can start at Level 2 if desired
£395.00
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WSET L1 Award is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing, and an introduction to different styles...

