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Scotsman
31-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh pub The Cooper's Rest to reopen after more than 10 years
The teams behind Leith-based brewery Newbarns and Edinburgh restaurant The Palmerston have joined forces to reopen a pub that closed a decade ago. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Cooper's Rest at 295 Easter Road, closed its doors in 2015, but now there are now plans to reopen the pub in early 2026 under new owners. The project will be a joint venture between co-owners of Newbarns, Gordon McKenzie and Emma McIntosh, and The Palmerston co-owners Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon and will offer a modern take on classic comfort dishes using the best local and seasonal produce available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Cooper's Rest at 295 Easter Road in Edinburgh closed its doors in 2015 | Google Maps Locally sourced drinks will be on offer, with beers from Newbarns, and spirits from Leith-based brands including Woodrow's of Edinburgh, Blind Summit, Electric Spirit Co. and Fragrant Drops, and wines from The Palmerston's cellar. James Snowdon said: 'The seed for the pub was planted way back in 2022. Through getting to know Gordon and the team at Newbarns, we realised we're all gagging for Edinburgh to have a proper pub which serves proper pub food. 'Edinburgh is a city full of great pubs, but every 'gastropub' in the city is really a restaurant - you can't go into them and sit at the bar all afternoon drinking pints. During the last few years we've discovered we have similar ideas of what we love in a pub and want to bring that to Edinburgh: exceptional food, quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The teams behind Leith-based brewery Newbarns and Edinburgh restaurant The Palmerston have joined forces to reopen the Easter Road pub | contributed Gordon McKenzie added: 'At Newbarns, everything we do starts with that feeling you get around a pub table with friends – the easy camaraderie and good conversation. So often those friendships, and those tables, have included the brilliant people from The Palmerston so this collaboration at The Cooper's Rest just feels right. 'We can't wait to share our passion for exceptional food, great beer, and truly good company, bringing everyone together under one roof.'
The Herald Scotland
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Edinburgh pub shut for a decade to reopen under new owners
The project will revive the existing The Cooper's Rest pub on Easter Road, Leith, which has been closed since 2015. The Cooper's Rest will "merge the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of a pub with quality drinks and food". READ MORE: Why the case for a 'Scottish visa' just got stronger Scotch whisky chief pays price as global turmoil hits industry Major business survey reveals 'standout' view on 'Scottish visa' The menu will be focused on modern takes on classic comfort dishes, with the team working closely with farmers and producers to source the best local and seasonal produce available. Beers will come from Newbarns, spirits from Leith-based brands including Woodrow's of Edinburgh, Blind Summit, Electric Spirit Co. and Fragrant Drops, and wines from The Palmerston's cellar. Of the launch, co-owner James Snowdon said: 'The seed for the pub was planted way back in 2022. Through getting to know Gordon and the team at Newbarns, we realised we're all gagging for Edinburgh to have a proper pub which serves proper pub food. "Edinburgh is a city full of great pubs, but every 'gastropub' in the city is really a restaurant - you can't go into them and sit at the bar all afternoon drinking pints. The Cooper's Rest will be a joint venture between Gordon McKenzie and Emma McIntosh (co-owners of Newbarns) and Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon (co-owners of The Palmerston). (Image: Supplied) "During the last few years we've discovered we have similar ideas of what we love in a pub and want to bring that to Edinburgh: exceptional food, quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike'. Gordon McKenzie added: 'At Newbarns, everything we do starts with that feeling you get around a pub table with friends – the easy camaraderie, the good conversation. So often those friendships, and those tables, have included the brilliant people from The Palmerston so this collaboration at The Cooper's just feels right. "We can't wait to share our passion for exceptional food, great beer, and truly good company, bringing everyone together under one roof.' The Cooper's Rest plans to open in early 2026 at 295 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH6 8LH.
Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
'Edinburgh's best beer' team to open long-closed pub shut for 10 years
The teams behind Edinburgh-based brewery Newbarns and restaurant The Palmerston have confirmed their plans to open a pub, The Cooper's Rest, in Edinburgh. The Cooper's Rest will be a joint venture between Gordon McKenzie and Emma McIntosh (co-owners of Newbarns) and Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon (co-owners of The Palmerston), bringing a new pub to Scotland's capital. The project will revive the existing The Cooper's Rest pub on Easter Road, Leith, which has been closed since 2015. Once frequented by Hibs fans due to it being just minutes away from the club's home ground, Cooper's Rest was established in 1984. The Cooper's Rest will merge the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of a pub with quality drinks and food, say the new owners. The Cooper's Rest team The menu will be focused on modern takes on classic comfort dishes, with the team working closely with farmers and producers to source the best local and seasonal produce available. Sign up to our free Scran food and drink newsletter here Beers will come from Newbarns, spirits from Leith-based brands including Woodrow's of Edinburgh, Blind Summit, Electric Spirit Co. and Fragrant Drops, and wines from The Palmerston's cellar. Of the launch, co-owner James Snowdon said: 'The seed for the pub was planted way back in 2022. 'Through getting to know Gordon and the team at Newbarns, we realised we're all gagging for Edinburgh to have a proper pub which serves proper pub food. 'Edinburgh is a city full of great pubs, but every 'gastropub' in the city is really a restaurant - you can't go into them and sit at the bar all afternoon drinking pints. 'During the last few years we've discovered we have similar ideas of what we love in a pub and want to bring that to Edinburgh: exceptional food, quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike'. Gordon McKenzie added: 'At Newbarns, everything we do starts with that feeling you get around a pub table with friends – the easy camaraderie, the good conversation. 'So often those friendships, and those tables, have included the brilliant people from The Palmerston so this collaboration at The Cooper's just feels right. We can't wait to share our passion for exceptional food, great beer, and truly good company, bringing everyone together under one roof.' The Cooper's Rest plans to open early-2026 at 295 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH6 8LH.
Scotsman
30-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
'Edinburgh's best beer' team to open long-closed pub shut for 10 years
The teams behind Edinburgh-based brewery Newbarns and restaurant The Palmerston have confirmed their plans to open a pub, The Cooper's Rest, in Edinburgh. The Cooper's Rest will be a joint venture between Gordon McKenzie and Emma McIntosh (co-owners of Newbarns) and Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon (co-owners of The Palmerston), bringing a new pub to Scotland's capital. The project will revive the existing The Cooper's Rest pub on Easter Road, Leith, which has been closed since 2015. Once frequented by Hibs fans due to it being just minutes away from the club's home ground, Cooper's Rest was established in 1984. The Cooper's Rest will merge the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of a pub with quality drinks and food, say the new owners. The Cooper's Rest team The menu will be focused on modern takes on classic comfort dishes, with the team working closely with farmers and producers to source the best local and seasonal produce available. Sign up to our free Scran food and drink newsletter here Beers will come from Newbarns, spirits from Leith-based brands including Woodrow's of Edinburgh, Blind Summit, Electric Spirit Co. and Fragrant Drops, and wines from The Palmerston's cellar. Of the launch, co-owner James Snowdon said: 'The seed for the pub was planted way back in 2022. 'Through getting to know Gordon and the team at Newbarns, we realised we're all gagging for Edinburgh to have a proper pub which serves proper pub food. 'Edinburgh is a city full of great pubs, but every 'gastropub' in the city is really a restaurant - you can't go into them and sit at the bar all afternoon drinking pints. 'During the last few years we've discovered we have similar ideas of what we love in a pub and want to bring that to Edinburgh: exceptional food, quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike'. Gordon McKenzie added: 'At Newbarns, everything we do starts with that feeling you get around a pub table with friends – the easy camaraderie, the good conversation. 'So often those friendships, and those tables, have included the brilliant people from The Palmerston so this collaboration at The Cooper's just feels right. We can't wait to share our passion for exceptional food, great beer, and truly good company, bringing everyone together under one roof.' The Cooper's Rest plans to open early-2026 at 295 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH6 8LH.
The National
30-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Plans unveiled for new pub in Edinburgh by Newbarns brewery
The co-owners of the Edinburgh-based brewery Newbarns and the team behind The Palmerston have unveiled their plans to revive the existing The Cooper's Rest pub on Easter Road, Leith, into a cosy destination for locals and visitors alike. Closed since 2015, the two teams plan to restore Cooper's Rest to its former glory by merging the 'warmth and welcoming atmosphere' of a pub with quality drinks and food. Plans for the venue include a menu which will focus on modern takes on classic comfort dishes, with the team working closely with farmers and producers to source local and seasonal produce. READ MORE: Santander axes 2000 jobs and warns more cuts are possible Drinks will also be sourced locally, with beers coming from Newbarns, spirits from Leith-based brands including Woodrow's of Edinburgh, Blind Summit, Electric Spirit Co. and Fragrant Drops, and wines from The Palmerston's cellar. James Snowdon, co-owner of The Palmerston along with Lloyd Morse, said he can't wait to bring his idea of a pub with excellent food and with an atmosphere to match. He said: 'The seed for the pub was planted way back in 2022. Through getting to know Gordon and the team at Newbarns, we realised we're all gagging for Edinburgh to have a proper pub which serves proper pub food. 'Edinburgh is a city full of great pubs, but every 'gastropub' in the city is really a restaurant - you can't go into them and sit at the bar all afternoon drinking pints. 'During the last few years we've discovered we have similar ideas of what we love in a pub and want to bring that to Edinburgh: exceptional food, quality drinks and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike'. (Image: The Cooper's Rest) The Cooper's Rest plans to open early-2026 with Newbarns co-owner Gordon McKenzie, along with Emma McIntosh, saying the partnership between the two [[Edinburgh]] businesses feels just right. He said: 'At Newbarns, everything we do starts with that feeling you get around a pub table with friends – the easy camaraderie, the good conversation. 'So often those friendships, and those tables, have included the brilliant people from The Palmerston so this collaboration at The Cooper's just feels right. 'We can't wait to share our passion for exceptional food, great beer, and truly good company, bringing everyone together under one roof.'
