Popular Teviot beer garden reopens in Bristo Square after two-year closure following refurbishment works
The return of the popular hotspot comes after the historic Teviot student union reopened in March
A popular beer garden hotspot in the centre of Edinburgh has reopened two-and-a-half years after it was forced to closed.
The outdoor space at Teviot Row House on Bristo Square has reopened following its closure in 2023, when renovations began on the historic student union building.
Teviot reopened its doors in early March, welcoming students back through its doors after the huge £10 million project to upgrade the union.
With the return of the student union, the popular outdoor hotspot has also returned in time for summer and busy events including the Edinburgh Fringe.
Previously known as The Garden at Teviot, the newly renovated space will now be known as Union Social Garden and will welcomes both students and members of the public.
The new space, which is open now, features beach hut booths, HD televisions and picnic benches, which will come in handy for the upcoming World Cup tournament.
The new menu at Union Social Garden will also feature drinks such as pints, cocktail slushies and ‘bubbletails’ from £3 as well as daily food deals.
John Rappa, Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s vice president for activities and services, said: "From day to night, Teviot boasts an incredible range of social spaces and student-friendly prices for everyone to enjoy.
“As the city sees its first peeks of sunny weather, Union Social Garden is the place to be - for students, tourists and staff alike."
Thousands of Fringe visitors previously poured through the beer garden through August and Gilded Balloon, which operates venues inside Teviot Row House during the festival, is looking forward to welcoming visitors back this summer.
Stars such as The Traitors winner Hannah Byczkowski, Smack The Pony star Fiona Allen, and former MP Mhairi Black are among those performing at Gilded Balloon Teviot this year.
Karen and Katy Koren from Gilden Balloon said: "Gilded Balloon are looking forward to moving back into the newly refurbished Teviot for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, back to one of our flag-ship venues which we've occupied for 25 years.
“It’s very exciting to enjoy such a beautiful building and garden again, and welcome back our pals from across the globe. We will be bringing some of the biggest names in comedy, theatre and family entertainment, as well as rising stars this summer. We can’t wait for an action-packed return!"