Described as ‘a healthy dose of Irish hospitality’, The Boston Bar will be a new arrival on Edinburgh’s Hanover Street this September.
The opening is the latest venture in the capital from Encore Bars, which successfully launched ‘party parlour’ Freddy’s on Frederick St in Autumn 2023.
Encore described its new venue as a ‘mix of a warm and welcoming authentic Irish bar with industrial elements taken from watering holes in Boston and New York’.
It is envisaged as a place for customers to enjoy live sport, intimate gigs, ‘world-class’ beers and a laid back bite to eat. Open seven days a week until 1am, The Boston Bar has big screens dotted around the venue to attract live sport fans, plus private nooks featuring personal TVs, outdoor seating and live music.
Located within the former Bar Soba, the two-level venue has been renovated over the past six months, in collaboration with ARKA Design Studio and Too Gallus.
Behind the bar, visitors will find an extensive range of drinks including 40 draught and bottled beers, stout and cider, and a range of Irish pours. The yet-to-be-unveiled food menu is said to feature American classics ‘with an Emerald Isle twist’.
Encore described The Boston Bar as providing a more relaxed setting to complement Freddy’s high-energy atmosphere – and with just a five-minute walk between the two, hoped that guests would start their evening with a meal or drinks at The Boston Bar before heading for Freddy’s to keep the party going until 3am.
“We’re thrilled to introduce The Boston Bar to Edinburgh,” said owner Edward Fox, who also recently completed a major renovation of Freddy’s. “Our goal is to create a space that embodies the welcoming spirit of the Irish bars in Boston and New York – places where families and friends come together to enjoy good food, great drinks and even better company.
“We hope to offer a unique experience that adds a new dimension to Edinburgh’s vibrant hospitality scene, providing a perfect spot for both casual gatherings and lively evenings. The Boston Bar will be a place to enjoy ‘a double dose of original sin’, as the Irish would say, and we can’t wait to welcome friends old and new through the door.”
Encore is currently recruiting for various positions, including management, supervisors, chefs, bar staff, waiting staff, and bar backs, offering ‘competitive rates of pay, commission and perks’, as well as opportunities for career progression within the company.
