When the 125-year-old Clark’s Bar on Dundas Street suddenly closed in August 2024, many locals feared they’d seen the last of this historic watering-hole. Mercifully, the pub has been taken over by new landlord Hugo Laughton.
Hugo, who also runs St Bernard's Bar in the heart of Stockbridge, has spent the past few months lovingly revamping the venue – and it’s looking quite fabulous, as our photos show.
Take a look through our picture gallery for a first look inside Clark’s Bar as the much-loved boozer enters a new era.

1. Edinburgh's Clark's Bar reopens - photo gallery
Take a look through our gallery to see 15 photos of Clark's Bar following its refurbishment. Photo: Third Party

2. Established in 1899
Clark's Bar, located on Dundas Street in the New Town, was established in 1899 and has been a popular drinking spot for generations of locals. Photo: Third Party

3. Lovingly restored
Locals will be glad to see that Clark's Bar hasn't changed much following its refurbishment. New landlord Hugo Laughton says he can't wait to welcome punters back to the iconic watering hole. Photo: Third Party

4. Old institution
Edinburgh's iconic Clark's Bar is back and better than ever after it was saved from permanent closure by new landlord Hugo Laughton. Photo: Third Party