23-04-2025
Edinburgh restaurant in 'prime position' hits the market in rare opportunity
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An Edinburgh restaurant has been put on the market in a 'rare opportunity'.
Paolozzi Restaurant and Bar sits in a 'prime position' on Forrest Road, and is a well-known dining and drinking spot. Combining Italian and Scottish cuisine, its popular with locals and tourists alike.
It boasts 120 covers and a 'modern, artistic' interior. The spot pays homage to pioneering Leith artist Eduardo Paolozzi, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar is in a lively, high-footfall area at the top of Meadow Walk, in the heart of the university area and near George IV bridge, surrounded by cafes, bars, independent shops, and cultural attractions including the National Museum of Scotland.
The University of Edinburgh is also nearby, and the restaurant is popular with students, locals and tourists alike all year round.
Paolozzi, who died in 2005 at the age of 81, was born in Leith and interned during the Second World War with other Scots-Italian men.
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Known for his sculptures and graphic works, he is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art. Simon Watson, Business Agent at Christie & Co who is managing the sale, said: "The sale of Paolozzi Restaurant & Bar in prime central Edinburgh offers a first-class opportunity to acquire an established business which has the ability to grow turnover and profit."
The property is on the market with a freehold asking price of offers over £1,100,000. To find out more, visit:
