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Buzzworks has launched a major recruitment drive in Edinburgh as it prepares to open its fourth Herringbone venue.

New bar and restaurant to host recruitment day with 40 jobs on offer

The Fast Food Court in Edinburgh shopping centre Cameron Toll in December 1985.

18 great pictures of eating out in the mid-1980s

An Edinburgh venue has been named as the best spot in Britain to celebrate Mother's Day 2025.

City centre venue crowned as 'Britain's top Mother's Day spot'

The Auld Hoose pub, on St Leonards Street in Edinburgh, is looking for a new tenant.

Local pub opened by Hibs legend looking for new tenant

Edinburgh High Court on the High Street

Army officer who raped woman after meeting on dating app jailed

First look: Iconic pub with 125 years of history reopens

20 reasons why Portobello is one of the best places to live

People camped outside Dropkick Murphys pub in Edinburgh last year to try and beat the queues for the venue’s St Patrick’s Day Celebrations.

Irish pub tells St Patrick's Day revellers 'no camping' outside venue

Bonnie and Wild

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Buzzworks plans to open its new Herringbone venue on Whitehouse Road in Barnton, on a site that has previously served as a retail unit, office space, and most recently a Sainsbury’s convenience store. It is set to open this May.

Edinburgh neighbourhood to get swanky new bar and restaurant

The top 50 cocktail bars in the UK named in prestigious list

Top 50 Cocktail Bars in UK revealed in prestigious list

Panda and Sons in Edinburgh has named as the second best cocktail bar in the UK.

Local venue ranked at No.2 on prestigious Top 50 Cocktail Bars list

The Canny Man's 'Golden Drop'

Heritage pub brings 'lost' whisky back to life

Edinburgh pub The Hive Dive, on St Leonards Street, is looking for a new tenant.

'Upscale dive bar' popular with students looking for new landlord

The Mid Yoken pub, on Craigmount Brae in Edinburgh, is looking for a new tenant.

Landlord of pub in middle of housing scheme steps down after 19 years

The Dreadnought pub in Edinburgh made its own artwork to take revenge after an alleged theft from the premises. (Note: The face in the image has been blurred by the Evening News)

Pub has locals in stitches after 'genius' response to alleged thief
An Edinburgh pub has left locals in stitches after shaming a 'thief' who allegedly stole an artwork from their walls.
Gary Flockhart

The best-rated pubs and clubs in Scotland - according to TripAdvisor reviews (Photo: TripAdvisor)

15 of the greatest pubs and clubs in Scotland according to customers

The Longstone Inn, located on Longstone Road in Edinburgh, closed in July 2020.

Historic pub to be bulldozed for flats after suffering storm damage

The Piper's Rest at Hunter Square will celebrate its fifth birthday this weekend.

Old Town pub celebrates its fifth birthday with Burns weekend giveaway

Star Pubs is looking for tenants to run The Dean, which is set to replace The Rag Doll pub in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge.

Stockbridge pub set for name change and massive makeover

The Canny Man’s, on Morningside in Edinburgh, has been named as one of the 100 best bars in Europe.

154-year-old Edinburgh pub named on list of 'Europe's Top 100 Bars'

12 Edinburgh bars serving tasty mocktails for 'Dry January'

Kay’s Bar, on Jamaica Street in Edinburgh, has won CAMRA’s Real Ale Quality Award.

Hidden gem pub wins CAMRA's award for 'best pint' in the Capital

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Nightclubs warn tax hikes could push venues to closure

Kilderkin, located on the Canongate, at the foot of the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, has closed before it is rebranded in March.

Pub on historic Royal Mile closes, telling customers 'that's all folks'

The manager of the Tally Ho pub in West Lothian has warned verbal or physical abuse of staff will not be tolerated.

West Lothian pub troublemakers facing ban after 'violent altercations'

Described as a “reimagined seaside chippy”, Landy's in North Bridge is the latest venture from the Crolla family, who own several iconic eateries in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Owners say Landy's will give diners the chance to “experience proper fish and chips and all the chippy classics – crispy, golden and loaded with flavour”. They also promise to serve it all up “with a splash of the city's favourite Edinburgh chippy sauce”

10 bars and restaurants that opened their doors in 2024
We’re spoilt for choice in Edinburgh when it comes finding new places to eat and drink in the capital.
Neil Johnstone

Singh Street is a contemporary Punjabi bar and kitchen serving street-food-inspired dishes. The Bruntsfield Place restaurant offers a range of eyewatering dishes from curries, small plates and an innovative brunch menu that includes Punjabi omelettes, bacon and egg Naan rolls, and baked eggs and masala beans

11 cafés, restaurants and bars that opened their doors in 2024

This Broughton Street, which pairs a bar with cider, cheese, charcuterie and pickles in rustic digs with a patio, is the top rated Edinburgh pub or bar on TripAdvisor, with an average rating of five out of five from 1.173 reviews.

The 10 best Edinburgh pubs and bars according to TripAdvisor reviews

Historic Edinburgh pub The Cramond Inn has announced it is calling last orders on Saturday, 21 December.

Historic 300-year-old pub's shock closure prompts anger and sadness

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

The Dog House pub on Leith Walk in Edinburgh is looking for a new tenant.

City pub with iconic 'Nae Bams' sign in window seeks new tenant

Gordon’s Trattoria, a cherished Italian gem situated on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, has been acquired by Merchant Leisure.

Local 'institution' restaurant sold after 43 years in same family

CCTV footage shows the crime gang using weapons to force entry into multiple properties - smashing glass doors and breaking garden gates.

Caught on CCTV: Keyless car theft gang stole vehicles worth £215,000

The False Widow bar in Edinburgh has been forced to close due to 'issues out of their control'. The owners hope to reopen soon.

Popular bar forced to close due to 'issues out of their control'

Five Edinburgh bars have been named amongst the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars for 2025 – including Hey Palu, pictured.

5 Edinburgh bars in prestigious UK's 'Top 50 Cocktail Bars' list

Jun Au and Katie Messers have both been named in the 30 under 30 list by CODE Hospitality

Edinburgh duo named in CODE Hospitality 30 Under 30 list

Edinburgh pub Sandy Bell’s is considered to be something of a local institution - but singer Barbara Dickson is less than impressed with some of the musicians it attracts today.

Barbara Dickson 'upset' by musicians 'making a racket' in city pub

The Botanist, located in St Andrew's Hall just beside St James Quarter in Edinburgh, is giving away free Christmas cocktails.

City bar giving away Christmas cocktails – here's how to get one

The Bullfinch, located on Bath Road in Edinburgh, has been put up for sale.

Brilliant wee pub' with cosy beer garden is put up for sale

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Porty Vault, on Edinburgh's Portobello High Street, will close its doors in December.

Locals gutted' after popular city bar announces 'sad' closure

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

Rob Cocker, from Stoke-on-trent, with his good beer guide in his local pub Manor Court Ale House enjoying a pint of beer to add to his list. So far he has visited over 12,000 pubs in 55 years. Photo: William Lailey / SWNS

Watch: Beer lover visits 12,000 pubs during 55-year UK-wide pub crawl

The new location will feature striking design elements across two floors and guests can enjoy a dynamic and stylish setting within a combined area of 380 sq m.

Inside glamorous new cocktail bar Manahatta inspired by New York

The Edinburgh skyline as viewed from Calton Hill

Edinburgh named third friendliest city in the UK

First look at Somewhere by Nico’s murder mystery cocktail experience

Founded in 1997, Why Not has been a student favourite for many years and has been crowned the best nightclub in Scotland on three occasions. Situated beneath the Dome Bar & Grill, the club boasts four luxurious party booths, Scotland’s only LED Room and a heated outdoor courtyard

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Iconic city hotel set to open new cocktail bar and restaurant

Edinburgh pub The Black Bull, which closed in February 2024, is set to reopen as Penny Black in the next few weeks. Generic bar photo: Pixabay

Pub goers share memories of infamous 'dive bar' as return is announced

10 nostalgic drinks that will bring back memories from a night out in the 1990s (Photo: Adobe/Getty)

10 nostalgic drinks from the 1990s

The Happy Valley Hotel, located on Bathgate Road in Blackburn, West Lothian, is up for sale.

Pub where Susan Boyle entertained locals at karaoke nights up for sale

Ballie Ballerson, a ball pit cocktail bar located on Forrest Road in Edinburgh, has permanently closed.

Biggest cocktail bar in city announces closure 'with so much sadness'

Forage & Chatter, an acclaimed restaurant located on Alva Street in Edinburgh, is up for sale.

Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant up for sale