Popular Scots bar doubles in size in exciting new expansion
GOING DOWN Popular Scots bar doubles in size in exciting new expansion
A POPULAR Edinburgh bar has announced a huge expansion which has seen it double in size.
The Boston Bar on Hanover Street brings the bouncing atmosphere of Beantown to Scotland's capital.
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The Boston Bar in Edinburgh has doubled in size
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They announced the exciting new expansion
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It continues their blend of quaint Irish life and the hustle and bustle of Boston
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Their new expansion is already open
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With an even mix of the traditional Irish pub and Boston's epic bar scene, it is no wonder the boozer has become a popular spot for punters to stop for a pint.
But The Boston Bar has been such a success that things are looking up for the owners, or in this case, looking down.
They have announced a brand new BASEMENT expansion at the popular watering hole.
Their huge new seating area has been named 'Downtown' and has seen the bar DOUBLE in size.
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With its wooden furnishings, pristine leather seating and exposed sandstone walls create the perfect atmosphere that has something for everyone.
It is also furnished with hand‑picked antiques sourced from Ireland, the USA, and local auction houses.
Downtown has a snug area for small groups to sit and enjoy a drink.
While they also have large high-top tables for large groups to enjoy a night out.
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Eight large TVs have also been installed throughout the underground venue for sports fans to take in a game.
They will also be showing Gaelic football and hurling matches.
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The bar's owner Edward Fox said the new area brilliantly blends quaint Irish life with the hustle and bustle of Boston.
He said: 'We wanted Downtown to feel like a little slice of my wifes homeland - Donegal in the heart of Edinburgh, but with a nod to Boston's gritty charm.
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"It's a space that's warm, welcoming and full of life – somewhere you can pop in for a quiet drink or make a night of it."
And scores of events are already lined up for Downtown.
Bar giving away a trip to BOSTON
The Boston Bar are celebrating their new Downtown venue by offering punters the chance to win a trip to Beantown.
To mark the opening, The Boston Bar has teamed up with Coors to offer one lucky winner and their chosen guest the ultimate prize: an all‑expenses‑paid three‑night trip to Boston, USA worth £7,000, including return flights from Edinburgh, 4‑star hotel accommodation, curated experiences and a food and drink allowance.
How to enter the trip giveaway, to enter, simply: Share the competition post on Instagram to your story. Tag your travel partner in the comments. Follow @bostonbaredin.
For extra entries, book a table at bostonbar.co.uk and visit The Boston Bar before 28 September 2025.. The winner will be announced at 7pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025 and must be available to travel between 1 October – 31 December 2025. Full terms and conditions are available on the Boston Bar Instagram page.
Edward added: "The Boston trip giveaway felt like the perfect way to celebrate this next chapter for the bar."
Downtown will host trad music seisiúns on Mondays and Tuesdays which launch on September 15 at 8pm.
Irish comedy nights are also planned for the venue and are due to launch in October.
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The basement can also be booked for private events, with space for anywhere between 20 to 100 people.
Their menu even reflects their Irish-Bostonian fusion, with pints of classic pints of Guinness to craft Irish beers.
And there will be some twists on cocktails, including the Galway Girl and Fenway Old Fashioned.
Downtown at The Boston Bar has opened and is available to book.
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