Bars and Pubs

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

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'

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

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

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
One of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs has been taken over by Edinburgh university students, who have completely transformed it into their very own boozer - albeit for three days only.
Gary Flockhart

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

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

Island Poke interior

Restaurant Review: Island Poke, Edinburgh

The Johnnie Walker Experience in Princes Street offers panoramic views of Edinburgh and delicious whisky cocktails with its 1820 rooftop bar. One visitor gave the venue a five-star review on Google, and wrote: "Great selection of cocktails, friendly staff and amazing view from the roof."

7 of the best rooftop bars in the Capital

Nobles, a Victorian-style cafe-bar in Leith, allows customers to bring in dogs during the day. One visitor described the venue as "a really nice place in Leith to grab something to eat or just to have a few drinks". They continued: "As lot of places in Leith, the place is dog friendly so you can bring your furry friends too".

The 10 best dog friendly pubs

IMF Honorary Committee members Phil Rosenthal (L) and Monica Rosenthal (R) and Lily Rosenthal attend the International Myeloma Foundation's 7th Annual Comedy Celebration Benefiting The Peter Boyle Research Fund hosted by Ray Romano at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for IMF)

Interview: Somebody Feed Phil star, Phil Rosenthal
He’ll be discussing his television series, the new book and answering audience questions
Gaby Soutar

This is just one of several restaurant chains that locals want to open in Edinburgh. Turtle Bay, which serves up flavourful Caribbean food and tropical cocktails, has 51 venues across the nation.

The 12 businesses our readers want to see in Edinburgh

This Prohibition-style speakeasy bar hidden in the heart of Edinburgh, on Queen Street, is known for its delicious and creative cocktails. On the menu are many gin inventions, including the Tian Tian - which combines boutique gin with absinthe and pea cordial - and the Strange Beauty - a martini-like creation with a Greek salad cordial mixed in. One reviewer wrote: "What a find. A gin cocktail bar behind a bookcase below a 'barbers shop'".

The eight best gin bars in Edinburgh

Diners can enjoy a pint and a curry in the sun at The Radhuni - an Indian restaurant on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Indian restaurant re-opens 'oasis' outdoor garden

This busy pub is Greene King's best-rated venue in Edinburgh. The Festival, which has a five star rating on Google, is located on Morrison Street, near Edinburgh Haymarket Station, making it a perfect spot for travellers and commuters.

All the local Greene King pubs rated best to worst

Chaakoo Bombay Cafe will open a restaurant on Edinburgh's Lothian Road, after seeing success at its two Glasgow venues.

Popular Indian restaurant to open in city centre

You can celebrate Beyoncé's arrival in Edinburgh with a free lemonade from ASK Italian on Shandwick Place.

Italian restaurant to serve free lemonade to Beyoncé fans

This burger chain has several branches in Edinburgh, including a convenient venue for shoppers at Fort Kinnaird. Bread Meats Bread has been named as having one of the top 50 burgers in the world. One happy customer left a five star review on Google, writing: "One of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, great local ingredients and the sauce and toppings were amazing. My new favourite place!"

The 9 best restaurants at Fort Kinnaird - according to reviews

Good Brothers Wine Bar on Dean Street, which serves up natural wines to locals in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, will close later this month.

Popular wine bar set to close doors next week

Popular vegan restaurant Harmonium in East London Street is closing (Google Streetview)

Popular vegan bar and restaurant announces closure

Buck's Bar, which focuses on American-style food, including wings, waffles and burgers, will open in Edinburgh later this month.

New rock'n'roll themed restaurant announces opening date

The bao buns and salmon skewers were a highlight, at new Edinburgh restaurant Lucky Yu,

We try new Asian-fusion restaurant Lucky Yu

Decade-hopping dance event Hot Dub Time Machine is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Hot Dub Time Machine to return for Fringe Festival

Saint Giles’ Café Bar, in Edinburgh’s Old Town, is going on sale for the first time in 32 years.

Long-serving café and bar goes on sale

Luxury hotel Roseate Edinburgh set to celebrate 60 years of 007 with James Bond themed whisky experience.

Luxury hotel to host James Bond themed whisky tasting

Salmon Pic: Susie Lowe

Recipes: Gary Maclean's seafood dishes

The Cauldron in Edinburgh's Frederick Street has launched the Potion Making 2.0 experience

Mix up magical cocktails at new potion making class

Edinburgh residents with EH postcodes can book free tours at Holyrood Distillery for Thursday nights.

Distillery offers free tours to local residents

This steak restaurant inside the Rutland hotel serves up a 'Sharing Sunday Roast' with quality beef and unlimited sides. One reviewer praised Kyloe's' "great food, welcoming staff, warm and friendly service and excellent value" on Google, and described their meal as "one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve had out".

The 10 best places to go for a Sunday roast

The Herringbone, North Berwick

Restaurant Review: The Herringbone, North Berwick

The salt and chilli squid, slow-braised pork belly bites and king rib supper at Thirty Knots, a new restaurant and bar in South Queensferry.

New restaurant Thirty Knots offers hearty food and stunning views

Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke are to open their second restaurant, Skua, in Edinburgh

Small plates and cocktails will be on offer at new bar and restaurant

This neighbourhood bar is a laid-back location to enjoy a glass or two of wine. Spry specialises in natural wines and also serves up lunch and dinner, with an ever-changing selection of dishes made with local and seasonal produce.

Here are the 8 best wine bars in the Capital

There are many ways to celebrate Galentine's or Anti Valentine's Day in Edinburgh, from prosecco brunches to comedy nights.

How to spend 'Galentine's Day' in the Capital

Three Edinburgh venues have been included in a list of the Top 50 Cocktails bars in the UK for 2023.

Three cocktail bars named in UK top 50 list

Barry Bryson

Edinburgh chef Barry Bryson pops up with seafood menu at George Street cafe

Edinburgh wine merchants Cockburns of Leith and Annandale Distillery have teamed up to launch a new whisky, just in time for Burns Night.

Historic wine merchants launch 'unique' new Scotch whisky

Karen's Diner branch Pic: Darcy Starr

Karen's Diner brings its burgers and very rude service to Edinburgh and Glasgow

The Balmoral Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Chef Paul Hart takes top spot at The Balmoral Hotel