Can you bring your own alcohol on the sleeper train between Edinburgh and London?

Question

We are travelling on the sleeper train from Stirling to London (return) first class and I'm wondering what's on board with regard to a bar and food. Since it leaves at midnight, I'm not sure about alcohol restrictions, but we would like to have a late night together and enjoy the trip. Has anyone done this and do you have any tips? Thanks!

Answer 1

I've often taken alcohol on the Edinburgh sleeper with no problems. I think it depends on how you conduct yourself. A group of lads swigging lager, shouting and running up and down the corridors will be asked to shut-up and possibly be put off the train (only seen it happen once). However a group of people sitting chatting and having a civilised drink in their berth are unlikely to attract any attention. In one case the steward joined me for a small whisky :-)

Answer 2

Take what you like.  You won't get searched.