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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Former award-winning Scots bar reopens as sports pub swapping £12 cocktails for £3 pints
The much-loved venue has reopened just weeks after it closed BAR-GAIN Former award-winning Scots bar reopens as sports pub swapping £12 cocktails for £3 pints Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER award-winning bar has made a comeback as a sports bar - punting pints for as little as £3. The Barologist in Leith, Edinburgh, was once a much-loved trendy boozer offering posh cocktails at prices as high as £12.95. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The former Barologist boozer has been transformed into a sports bar called The Sandport Tavern Credit: Facebook 2 And they're swapping out the old £12.95 cocktails for £3 pints Credit: Facebook It scooped several gongs including Spirit Pub of the Year and Innovation Pub of the Year, at the Greene King Night of Excellence Awards in 2022. But last month, bosses at the Commercial Street pub announced it would shut its doors after several years in business. The shutters came down on May 17, with the owners heading down south to start afresh. Now the much-loved venue has reopened just weeks later and has been transformed into a lively sports bar under new management. Now renamed The Sandport Tavern, the pub boasts a fresh new look, with £12.95 cocktails swapped out for £3 pints. Punters can now enjoy weekly pub quizzes and live sports screenings. The revamped boozer has also partnered with local favourite Pizza Geeks to serve freshly made pizzas. The new owners are set to unveil a new drinks menu which will also include a selection of cocktails to complement the offerings. The Sandport Tavern is serving pints of Tennents for just £3 throughout the month of June. We told previously how the Leith boozer's former owners will be opening a new venue up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Historic Glasgow pub known for its cheap pints & famous customers sold And they will still be stopping around the country as they take their drinks on tour. Elsewhere, a popular Scots beer brand is offering unlimited steak on Father's Day. Beer legends Innis & Gunn is dishing out refills of their 35-day dry-aged Scottish steak and bottomless garlic butter fries at taprooms in two major cities.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular Scots city cocktail bar to close leaving customers gutted
But it's not all bad news Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUNTERS have been left devastated after a hugely popular cocktail bar announced it would be closing down for good. The Barologist in Edinburgh has been mixing up drinks for years for thirsty customers in Leith. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Barologist in Edinburgh will be closing down Credit: Google But the trendy boozer is set to be no more after bosses announced it will be closing down. They revealed they would be shutting up shop in weeks, announcing their final day will be on May 17. A message was posted to their official social media thanking those who had visited over the years. Their statement on Facebook read: "After many wonderful years, The Barologist in Leith will close its doors on 17.05.2025. "It's been an incredible journey serving the people of Leith and the wider Edinburgh community — thank you for all the memories, support, and good times!" And punters were quick to respond to the bad news, thanking them for their service over the years. One said: "Thank you all for making me feel like one of the family. I wish you all the best for the next chapter in their working life. "You are all fantastic and I will miss you." A second person replied: "It'll not be the same without you." Another wrote: "I'm totally gutted." 'This looks insane' say fans as firm opens Scotland's first ever egg bar But it wasn't all bad news for the cocktail bar, as they announced a new one would be opening up down south. The bar's owners announced a new Barologist will be opening up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. And they will still be stopping around the country as they take their drinks on tour. Their post continued: "We're thrilled to announce that a brand new Barologist is opening in Harrogate! "Stay tuned to see our journey as we take on a new venue. "You can still catch us on the move with The Barologist on Tour, bringing our cocktails to events and venues across the country."
Edinburgh Live
02-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Popular Edinburgh cocktail bar and restaurant to close leaving customers gutted
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A popular Edinburgh cocktail bar and restaurant is set to close later this month, leaving customers gutted. The Barologist, on Commercial Street, will close its doors on May 17 after "an incredible journey" over the last seven years. In a post on Facebook bosses did not give a reason for the sudden closure, but said a new Barologist venue is set to open in Harrogate and did not rule out a return to Edinburgh in the future. The post read: "After many wonderful years, The Barologist in Leith will close its doors on 17.05.2025. "It's been an incredible journey serving the people of Leith and the wider Edinburgh community — thank you for all the memories, support, and good times! "We're thrilled to announce that a brand new Barologist is opening in Harrogate! Stay tuned to see our journey as we take on a new venue. "Plus — you can still catch us on the move with The Barologist on Tour, bringing our cocktails to events and venues across the country. Follow this account if you don't already to stay updated! "We hope to return to Edinburgh in the future if the perfect venue comes along." Dozens of punters have since left comments on the post since the announcement on Thursday. One wrote: "Sorry to read this - I loved this venue and the team! All the best with the new venue." A second said: "Going to miss all the fantastic staff who I now regard as lovely friends ," while a third added: "Had many great nights entertaining everyone in here."
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Edinburgh bar takes 'theatrical cocktails' on the road with funky event trailer
A Leith cocktail bar is about to go 'On Tour' with their new drinks trailer offering a service for festivals and events. The Barologist located by The Shore have unveiled the new vehicle which will be staffed by skilled bartenders offering to create a variety of well-known and unique tasty cocktails. The trailer will be at Leith Market on June 12 and July 12 to showcase their quirky new piece of kit for locals. The Barologist said they also hope to bring their mobile bar to weddings and other special occasions for those after something a bit different. READ MORE: Our pizza pilgrimage to Naples to learn about Edinburgh's hottest new restaurant READ MORE: Boots' £10 cream 'reduces appearance of eye bags' and tackles puffiness Jamie Mackinnon, from the Barologist, said: "You may already be familiar with The Barologist – our cocktail bar in Leith known for its imaginative and theatrical cocktails. Now we're thrilled to announce that The Barologist is going On Tour. "We aim to bring our signature mix of imagination, atmosphere, and expertly crafted cocktails to events across Scotland and beyond. The Barologist On Tour transforms any occasion into an unforgettable experience. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, garden party, or festival, we're packing up our quirky charm, scientific flair, and mixology magic and bringing it to you - wherever you are in the UK! We're passionate about creating memorable experiences and believe there's great potential for us to work together in a way that's innovative, exciting, and mutually beneficial. "We offer a custom cocktail menu creation service where we will work with you to design a cocktail menu that is tailored your preferences and event theme. We can deliver cocktails that incorporate dry ice, personalised ripple, personalised cocktail toppers and other theatre to give extra sparkle to your event. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "In addition to cocktails, we offer a selection of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages which will be handled by our professional bartenders trained in mixology and customer service." You can learn more about The Barologist On Tour cocktail trailer by clicking here.
