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Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Popular rooftop bar with Edinburgh Castle views transformed ahead of summer
From now until September, a top Edinburgh venue will sport a flashy new look - and Aperol fans should take note. An Edinburgh rooftop bar has announced it will be getting a major makeover this summer. The popular venue offers views of the famous Edinburgh Castle and things are about to get even better. Cold Town House is situated in the Grassmarket area of the Scottish capital. It has announced that it has teamed up with Italian bitter apéritif brand Aperol to undergo a refurb between May and September. The Mediterranean-inspired outdoor experience has been created specifically with Edinburgh's summer social scene in mind. The new rooftop and street level pop-up bars at Cold Town House feature soft outdoor furnishings, a giant disco ball-style chandelier, art installations, and atmospheric lighting. Guests can also enjoy a new 'Aperitivo Hour' menu between Sunday and Thursday. As part of the menu, three small plates can be enjoyed for £20. Among the dishes on offer as part of the Aperitivo Hour menu are buffalo mozzarella with marinated rainbow tomatoes and basil pesto and garlic bruschetta. Cajun corn ribs, pork belly bites, and haggis bon bons will also be available. Additionally, Cold Town House's classic stone-baked Neapolitan pizza menu can be ordered. All of the pizzas are hand-stretched and baked in an artisan-built wood-fired oven from Naples, while the pizza bases are made with the bar's own Cold Town Beer. General Manager at Cold Town House Nikk Stevens commented: "We're really excited to be working with our friends at Aperol to launch our new rooftop and street level pop-up bar experience in Edinburgh's Grassmarket this summer. "It's a great addition to this season's alfresco social scene and the ultimate city-centre location to enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family. "As well as getting the chance to enjoy Aperol Spritz in the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, our special combination of light-catching perspex and metallics have created an immersive, memorable and Instagrammable experience for everyone." Cold Town House has received very positive reviews from customers. The Edinburgh bar has an overall rating of 4.5 out of five on Google based on 2,702 reviews. One recent visitor shared: "Gorgeous pub to sit in the sun. Very busy so definitely book if you want the rooftop." A second wrote: "Absolutely brilliant. The location is perfect, under the castle. "The servers are all super friendly. The pizzas are really good, as are their beers. The fish & chips is huge. The atmosphere is super nice. Don't hesitate. Remember to book." Another agreed: "Great experience in this quirky venue! We loved the building so much and inside was such a great atmosphere—well laid out and especially enjoyed the Photo Booth! "Food and drinks were delicious and staff were friendly and attentive. Look forward to coming back!" The new Aperol Spritz bar is now open seven days a week, from 11.30am until late. More information can be found on the Cold Town House website.
Scotsman
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh's Cold Town House partners with Aperol to transform iconic rooftop bar with castle views
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now One of Edinburgh's most popular rooftop bars is getting an orange makeover to its castle view terrace this summer. 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... Cold Town House in the Grassmarket has teamed up with Italy's iconic orange bittersweet aperitif, Aperol, to add some spritz to its city centre location from May until September. Aperol Spritz, now the #3 cocktail in the UK, is famed for its bright orange colour and rich, complex taste deriving from the infusion of a blend of high-quality herbs and roots. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Mediterranean-inspired outdoor experience, created especially with the capital's summer social scene in mind, is now offering people the chance to enjoy the perfect Aperol Spritz whilst also admiring some of the best views of Edinburgh Castle. Aperol is the #3 most popular cocktail in the UK The new rooftop and street level pop-up bars at Cold Town House have been given a vibrant Aperol-orange makeover, complete with soft and sumptuous outdoor furnishings, a giant disco ball-style chandelier, art installations and atmospheric lighting. Guests can also enjoy a new Aperitivo Hour menu to pair perfectly with their Aperol Spritz. From Sunday to Thursday, grab three small plates for just £20, including buffalo mozzarella with marinated rainbow tomatoes, basil pesto and garlic bruschetta; Cajun corn ribs, pork belly bites and haggis bon bons. The famous Cold Town House stone-baked Neapolitan pizza menu is also available. All pizzas at Cold Town House are hand stretched and baked in their artisan built, woodfired oven from Naples. Their pizza base is made with their very own Cold Town Beer and a bespoke organic multicereal, rye and spelt hybrid flour. Nikk Stevens, General Manager at Cold Town House, said: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We're really excited to be working with our friends at Aperol to launch our new rooftop and street level pop-up bar experience in Edinburgh's Grassmarket this summer. 'It's a great addition to this season's alfresco social scene and the ultimate city-centre location to enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family. 'As well as getting the chance to enjoy Aperol Spritz in the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, our special combination of light-catching perspex and metallics have created an immersive, memorable and Instagrammable experience for everyone.' The new Aperol Spritz bar is now open seven days a week from 11.30am until late on the rooftop and street level at Cold Town House, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For more information on Cold Town House, go to and follow on Facebook and Instagram Cold Town House is part of the Edinburgh-based Signature Group, a leading Scottish hospitality company made up of over 20 bars, restaurants, hotels and a brewery, including Edinburgh's McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Rutland, The Huxley, Kyloe and Badger & Co. For more information on Signature Group and its venues, go to
