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Scottish Sun
09-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Award-winning Indian restaurant opens new eatery in Scots seaside town
Read on to find out where the new restaurant is Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW Indian restaurant has now opened its doors on an East Lothian high street, taking the place of a former historic pub. Located on Prestonpans' high street, Bombay Bar & Grill Restaurant had its first service yesterday (TUE). Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The restaurant has opened in a former pub Credit: Bombay Bar & Grill Restaurant 4 It's the sister restaurant of a curryhouse in Dalkeith Credit: Bombay Bar & Grill Restaurant This new opening is the sister restaurant to Bombay Lounge in Dalkeith, which was recently crowned the overall winner in the dining experience of the year category at the 2025 Scottish Curry Awards, following success at the previous year's awards. Located in the former historic pub known locally as 'The Goth', the new eatery's owners say they are bringing 'a new story' to the old pub's 'historic walls'. The team behind Bombay Bar & Grill have described their food as a 'culinary storm', offering a range of curries, seafood dishes, tandoori and grill dishes, sides and more. Bombay Bar & Grill has claimed that it will offer 'big flavours', 'bold cocktails' and 'unforgettable vibes'. Speaking about their first day, the team thanked everyone who visited. They said: 'Huge thanks to everyone who came along to the opening day of Bombay Bar & Grill, Prestonpans — you showed up hungry and made it a massive success (and yes, we're still recovering). 'We're just getting started…see you soon for round two.' Family-run Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant and takeaway Bombay Lounge has been based in Dalkeith since 2010. In 2024, it took home the Curry Restaurant of the year award at the Scottish Curry Awards. Last April, the Midlothian restaurant was recognised in the UK Parliament with a motion which celebrated its achievements. Takeaway fans spend £51k over lifetime treating themselves The motion acknowledged this award as 'a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their restaurant'. 227–229 High Street was previously home to The Prestoungrange Gothenburg, otherwise known as The Goth. The Goth was established in 1908 as a pub for local miners and brick workers, in a move to hopefully encourage less heavy drinking. In January of this year, the owners shared that the news that the pub was to shut down. 4 It was previously home to a pub known locally as The Goth Credit: Bombay Bar & Grill Restaurant
The National
14-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Indian restaurant owner takes on historic Prestonpans pub
In January, the licensees of "the Goth", on the town's High Street, announced the "tough decision" to close. After a public meeting, a "unanimous" decision was made to keep the premises, which dates back to 1908, "for eating out locally and for family and social events". And it has now been confirmed that the team behind the Bombay Lounge in Dalkeith will be opening an Indian restaurant at the Goth. Bombay Lounge opened 15 years ago and has received many awards, including at the Scottish Curry Awards in April. Michael Singh, 52, owner of Bombay Lounge has enjoyed 35 years of experience in the hospitality trade. He told the East Lothian Courier that the new restaurant at the Goth would be named Bombay Bar & Grill. An Indian restaurant is set to open at the Prestoungrange Gothenburg (Image: NQ Staff) Singh said: "We are bringing a multi-award-winning team to the Bombay Bar & Grill in Prestonpans and we are very excited for it. "Prestonpans is a good platform for us because East Lothian is a great catchment area, but we just want to make sure that East Lothian is ready for us because people may have already experienced our first restaurant in Dalkeith. "We are hoping to be open end of June or start of July and we are working hard on the menu, which will consist of a lot of modern Indian grill food with the addition of takeaway as well." When open, the restaurant is expected to have about 20 members of staff, with jobs such as kitchen porters, delivery drivers and bar staff anticipated to be advertised soon. Rahat Hasan Chowdhury and Qazi Yousef Sumon, both from Bangladesh and co-managers of Bombay Lounge for five years, will continue their roles in the new Prestonpans venture. Rahat, 22, said: "I am excited. "The team at Bombay Lounge will be same team in Prestonpans and that means there will be some familiar faces. "It is the same job but will be challenging as a new business and I am looking forward to it." The restaurant will be open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, 3-10pm. At these times, the bar, restaurant and upstairs lounge will be open, with a takeaway service available in addition. Gordon Prestoungrange, for the Baron Courts, owners of the Gothenburg, said: 'It's a big challenge for them both to honour the heritage of the Gothenburg and to offer excellent service for the community in their own distinctive Indian style. "Those who have visited their award-winning restaurant in Dalkeith will know just how successful they have been there for many years and their enthusiasm at their arrival in the Pans is infectious. 'They are keen to learn from Panners how they can honour all the Gothenburg has meant and still means after nearly 120 years on our High Street. "Suggestions and ideas before and after they open the doors again will always be welcomed. "One readily apparent celebration all can join on August 15 will be VJ Day – remembering that World War II, in which all the Indian subcontinent was engaged, continued well after VE Day here in Europe. "And never forget that India has great heritage with the pipes and tartan, and a not-inconsiderable Scottish diaspora.'
