Saturday 31 January TICKET OFFER - Funky Booze festival returns to Edinburgh – exclusive offer for Bite readers!

Funky Booze 2026 is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm up the winter. Following its vibrant 2024 debut, this immersive drinks festival offers an unforgettable blend of premium whisky, craft beer, artisan Italian food, and live music — all under one roof.

Saturday 31 January with two sessions: 1-4pm - afternoon & 5-8pm - early evening

🎟️ Bite Offer

We’re offering 10 exclusive tickets per session for Bite Magazine readers. Choose your slot — afternoon or evening — and purchase directly via the adverts on this page.

🍷 What to Expect at Funky Booze 2025

• 20+ whisky & premium drinks exhibitors (watch this space for the full list) offering tastings and expert insights

• Craft beer from local favourite Walkie Talkie

• Fresh Italian cuisine by the Artisan Pasta Maker

• Live music to keep the vibe flowing all day and night

Italian Soul Meets Scottish Spirit

Founded by Francesco Specchi and Giulia Ferraro of Spirits of the Glen, Funky Booze celebrates the fusion of Italian hospitality and Scottish craftsmanship. Guests are invited to explore the world of spirits while indulging in authentic Italian flavours. The event is sponsored by Walkie-talkie Brewery, Woodrow's of Edinburgh and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Queen Street)

✅ Responsible Enjoyment

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, water stations and safety awareness will be promoted throughout the venue.

Last pours:

• Afternoon session: 3:15 PM

• Evening session: 7:15 PM

📍 Location

Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU

Who will be there?

SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

The masters of single‑cask adventure, pouring drams as quirky and characterful as their iconic green bottles. 👉 https://smws.com  

A.D. Rattray

Heritage‑rich whisky curators offering beautifully selected single casks with over 150 years of flavour‑hunting behind them. 👉 https://www.adrattray.com  

Arbikie

A field‑to‑bottle distillery crafting climate‑positive spirits on their stunning Angus estate. 👉 https://arbikie.com  

Gleann Mòr

Bold bottlers with a flair for rare finds and big flavours, straight from their Leith HQ. 👉 https://gmspirits.com  

Walkie Talky Brewing Co.

Edinburgh’s small but mighty brewery turning up the volume on modern craft ales. 👉 https://www.eebriatrade.com/producer/show/1613  

Stravaig Spirits

Independent bottlers who roam Scotland to craft unique single‑cask whisky experiences. 👉 https://www.stravaigspirits.com  

Euro Whiskies

A specialist importer bringing whiskies from across Europe to curious Scottish palates. 👉

Epic Drams

New‑wave indie bottlers celebrating one‑off casks that are never to be repeated. 👉 https://epicdrams.co.uk  

FIB Whisky

Fife‑born bottlers with a passion for provenance and playful experimentation. 👉 https://www.fibwhisky.scot  

Whisky Craft

Story‑driven bottlers capturing Scotland’s landscapes and seasons in every release. 👉 https://whiskycraft.co.uk  

Whisky Concerto

A global‑minded indie bottler harmonising cask‑strength gems from Scotland and beyond. 👉 https://whiskyconcerto.com  

Hunter Laing

A legendary family of bottlers with deep stocks, deep roots and seriously good whisky. 👉 https://hunterlaing.com  

Ardnamurchan Distillery

Remote, rugged and wildly characterful — a west‑coast distillery with serious cult status. 👉 https://ardnamurchandistillery.com  

Glasgow Distillery

Urban innovators bringing big flavour back to Scotland’s biggest city. 👉 https://www.glasgowdistillery.com  

Woodrow’s of Edinburgh

Warehouse‑wizards in Leith crafting small‑batch bottlings with artistic flair. 👉 https://www.woodrowswhisky.com  

Rutland Square Spirits

Chai‑spiced gin and rum with Scottish spirit and Indian soul — utterly irresistible. 👉 https://rutlandsquare.com  

Black Bee Rum

Honey‑kissed spiced rum buzzing with bold flavour and Northumbrian character. 👉 https://www.blackbeerum.com  

Bacco Spirits

Italian‑leaning importers bringing premium European spirits to adventurous drinkers. 👉 https://www.baccows.com  

Craft & Food Exhibitors

Hodgeheg Creations

Hand‑sewn bags and accessories bursting with colour, character and crafty charm. 👉

Smashing Drams

A whisky‑loving creator bringing fun, flavour and community spirit to every dram. 👉

Egghead Designs

Playful, quirky handmade pieces perfect for gifting or brightening your day. 👉

Inveraray Seafood Shack

Pier‑side seafood legends serving some of the freshest shellfish in Scotland. 👉 https://samphireseafood.com  

Mike Billett

Peatland scientist turned whisky author exploring the deep bond between peat and flavour. 👉 https://torabhaig.com/blogs/news/dr-mike-billet-on-peat-from-fuel-to-flavour-1  

Slanj Spirits

A modern blended malt with Scottish swagger — born from the team behind Slanj Kilts. 👉 https://slanjkilts.com/slanj-whisky