Jackson The Tailor, nestled below ground on Leith Street, has been shortlisted in the BIID Interior Design Awards 2024. The only bar in Scotland to be chosen this year, the venue’s striking interior was brought to life by Collective Design, aiming to blend ‘sophistication with modernity’.
Inspired by the speakeasy culture of the early 20th century, when Old Leith Street was the centre of Edinburgh's tailoring industry, the Merchant Leisure-owned venue is based around a fictional character, Jackson, a tailor who would fit the city’s sharpest dressers – and the ambience of the venue aims to bring his persona to life.
Arthur Mustard, Managing Director at Merchant Leisure Ltd, said: “To be recognised for such a prestigious award is an absolute honour. Our aim with Jackson the Tailor is to create a suave and comfortable space to enjoy carefully crafted cocktails.
“We believe that wearing a beautifully made suit is an experience, and so is consuming a beautifully made drink. And that is what inspired the attention to detail for our striking interior.”
Take a look through our photo gallery for a look inside Jackson The Tailor.
1. Jackson The Tailor
Take a look through our photo gallery for a look inside Jackson The Tailor. Photo: Third Party
2. The one and only
Nestled near the top of Princes Street, Jackson The Tailor is the only bar in Scotland to be recognised by the British Institute of Interior Designers for the 2024 awards. Photo: Thomas Slack Photography
3. Sophistication with modernity
The venue’s striking interior was brought to life by Collective Design, aiming to blend ‘sophistication with modernity’. Photo: Thomas Slack Photography
4. Mouth-watering menu
Cocktail fans can expect to be immersed in brass and velvet, with intimate booths and luxurious vintage artefacts - and a mouth-watering drinks menu Photo: Thomas Slack Photography