Nicola Sturgeon has announced that pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to serve alcohol inside for the first time this year.
And, while curfews and social distancing rules will still be in force, we will be able to share a table with up to six people from up to three households.
If ever there was a good excuse to support local businesses and splash out on a luxurious glass of champagne, then surely this is it.
Here are 11 of the best bars in Edinburgh to enjoy a glass of the exclusive French fizz.
1. Bar Prince
Linked to the Brasserie Prince at the Balmoral Hotel, Bar Prince boasts a sophisticated interior to relax in while enjoying cocktails, champagne and oysters. Photo: Google Maps
2. Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Bar
It will come as no surprise that one of Edinburgh's most exclusive stores also contains one its most glitzy champagne bars, complete with great views over the city. Photo: Google Maps
3. The Devil's Advocate
Tucked away on Advocate's Close, just off the High Street, the Devil's Advocate's is a historic Edinburgh pub that offers great cocktails and eminenetly affordable fizz - Cremant for £36 a bottle/£7 a glass and Champagne for £45. Photo: Google Maps
4. Juniper
Part of Hotel Indigo, centrally-located on Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, Juniper has a great cocktail list to navigate - or you can just opt for a glass of fizz while enjoying unrivalled views of the city skyline. Photo: Google Maps