Capital’s Best

Iconic city hotel set to open new cocktail bar and restaurant

Edinburgh pub The Black Bull, which closed in February 2024, is set to reopen as Penny Black in the next few weeks. Generic bar photo: Pixabay

Pub goers share memories of infamous 'dive bar' as return is announced

Ballie Ballerson, a ball pit cocktail bar located on Forrest Road in Edinburgh, has permanently closed.

Biggest cocktail bar in city announces closure 'with so much sadness'

John Menzies' Princes Street branch was a popular haunt for teenagers in the 1990s, heading downstairs to check out the latest computer games or buying their favourite magazine on the ground floor. The store, which closed in 1998 was also the location for the famous intro scene in the hit film Trainspotting, based on Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh's landmark book of the same name.

Edinburgh retro: looking back at Princes Street’s lost shops

The Cavalier Inn, in Armadale, West Lothian, has been put up for sale due to the owners' upcoming retirement.

Beloved pub up for sale as owners retire after four decades

One of Edinburgh's best-loved gardening stores is set to close its doors for good.

Garden centre chain to close 11 stores - including Edinburgh branch

Westside Rodeo, a country-themed pop-up bar at 51A George Street in Edinburgh, opens for a limited time from Friday, September 27.

New pub with country music, cowboy hats and cocktails opens today

Iain McPherson (centre), who owns Edinburgh bar Panda & Sons, has won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2024.

Edinburgh pub owner is crowned as the 'world's best bartender'

Poundland, which has been a fixture on Princes Street in Edinburgh since 2019, will shut its doors for good on Sunday, October 13.

Major bargain chain 'sorry' to announce closure of flagship store

Have a look through our gallery to see 15 chippies in Edinburgh where you can get fish and chips for an affordable price. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 cheapest fish and chip shops in Edinburgh
These are the best-value fish and chips shops in Edinburgh, according to locals
Gary Flockhart

Pizza Pilgrims was founded in 2012 and now comprises 22 pizzerias.

Neapolitan pizza chain pushes into Scotland and unveils Edinburgh opening date

Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Easter special offers – it’s time to try something new!

Ad Feature Month-long offers with Eat Out Edinburgh: Find your tasty treat

Take a look through our picture gallery to see the 10 spots Edinburgh Evening News readers recommend for cooked breakfasts.

The 10 best places for cooked breakfasts in town

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 15 chippies in the Capital where you can get your fish supper fix at an affordable price.

The 15 most affordable chippies in Edinburgh

Found in Bruntsfield Place, Montpeliers serves brunch scran like The Full Monty - Chargrilled chicken, Christies pork sausages, Ayrshire bacon, eggs, potato scone, Scottish minute steak, Heatherfield haggis, black pudding, tomato - as well as pancakes, breakfast butties and more. Photo: Montpeliers

17 of Edinburgh's brunch or breakfast spots

The haggis is piped in at the 'world's biggest burns supper' at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange in 2003.

14 old photos of Burns Night celebrations in Edinburgh

Located on Rose Street, Manahatta promises to bring 'NYC-style vibes' to Edinburgh when it opens its doors.

Glamorous New York-inspired cocktail bar shares opening date

Fork and Field, a popular pub in Mid Calder, West Lothian, shared the sad news of its closure on Friday, September 20.

Popular pub announces sudden closure with a 'heavy heart'

The Burrow, a stylish new whisky and cocktail bar located just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, opens on Friday, 13 September.

First look at new whisky & cocktail bar with original Banksy artwork

A new Brass Monkey pub is set to open at the former site of Jessie May's in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh. Photos: Left, Councillor Ross McKenzie; right, Jessie May's

Iconic pub group set to open new venue at site of much-missed bar

Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site in East Lothian has been voted the best outdoor park in Scotland

Five star holiday park crowned the best in Scotland
A popular East Lothian campsite has been named the best in Scotland - just months after it was voted the best campsite in the UK.
Neil Johnstone

The 8 award-winning beaches a short drive from Edinburgh

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 10 of the best free activities to do in Edinburgh according to our readers.

10 fun activities in Edinburgh that won't cost you a penny

Royal Company of Archers walk down Jawbone Walk to take part in a shot in the East Meadows

16 incredible old photos of The Meadows

Whether its beach walks with a view of the three iconic Forth Bridges or a trip into the colourful quaint town, South Queensferry has you covered. There are many breath-taking walks in the area including a popular four-mile coastal walk to Cramond. Photo: Chris Combe, flickr

12 beautiful Boxing Day walks in and around the city

French circus Archoas can be seen here driving a motorbike over a car on Waverley Bridge as part of a publicity stunt for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. Year: 1989

15 fabulous photos of 80s Edinburgh

Martin Quinn, Jonathon Fountain and Kris Easter, outside the site of the store on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh next to the City Bypass.

New lease of life for outdoor sports store near Edinburgh following buyout

Chinese bargain store selling iconic brands to open in city centre

17 incredible images of the former Jenners department store on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

17 photos of Edinburgh's iconic Jenners department store

Edinburgh’s Gyle Shopping Centre looks set for a major transformation to become a major ‘urban quarter’ worth an estimated £500 million

Toys “R” Us to launch Gyle Shopping Centre store this month

More of the Capital’s Best

The Torino Cafe and Bar, located at Restalrig Road in Edinburgh, is up for sale.

Popular pub that Hibs fans flocked to before matches up for sale

The Greenmantle, located in the Newington area of Edinburgh, will close its doors on Saturday, September 7.

Pub announces 'sad closure' as customers invited to 'farewell party'

Edinburgh bar Black Ivy won the prize for 'best outdoor area' at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024.

City pub wins 'best beer garden in Scotland' award for 2024

Landlord announces 'amazing news' day after 'last night' celebrations

Clark's Bar on Dundas Street in Edinburgh will close on Friday until a new tenant is found for the historic pub.

Owners of historic city pub say 125-year-old venue could be saved

Clark's Bar, on Dundas Street in Edinburgh, is to close its doors.

Historic Edinburgh pub announces shock closure after 125 years

Locals to nominate favourite pubs for Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024

Staff at Revolution bar in Edinburgh have revealed the venue's exact closing date on social media.

Exact date giant city pub will close as 'sad' announcement is made

A Japanese fashion designer has launched a range of t-shirts with the names of random locations in Scotland on them - including West Lothian.

West Lothian t-shirts by Japanese designer create social media stir

A new M&S Food store, located at Raeburn Place in Edinburgh, will open soon.

New M&S foodhall with in-store bakery has opening date announced

French Connection returns to Livingston Designer Outlet has opened, joining the likes of Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas at the renonwed shopping destination.

Fashion store loved by Taylor Swift opens in West Lothian

Shakespeare’s on Lothian Road in Edinburgh has been turned into The Napier Graduate as students celebrate their graduation in the Capital.

Historic Edinburgh pub is renamed after student takeover of venue

Innovative cocktail bar combines drinks, small plates and storytelling

An Edinburgh city centre pub has been named as one of the best places in the UK to watch Euro 2024.

Edinburgh pub in top 10 list of UK's best places to watch Euro 2024

Innis & Gunn offer lager lovers the chance to win their own bar

These two ladies certainly enjoyed themselves at the soft opening event on Wednesday, March 28 at Ruma.

First look inside Edinburgh's new rum bar

66-year-old Mather's West End barmaid Liz Taylor is set for retirement, 36 years after she started working there.

I've enjoyed every minute of my 36 years behind the bar

Gucci to open stand-alone store in Capital