Thomson’s Bar

JUN 2003 – FEB 2006
Owner / Director

Undoubtedly the ‘Jewel in the Crown’. A fantastic site within Edinburgh’s central business district. Bought as a going concern this business had and continues to have an excellent reputation attracting a mainly professional city clientele.

Based on the architectural designs of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s mentor, the interior defined the very character of Thomson’s. Along with a staggering selection of the finest single malt whisky’s we stood head and shoulders above our competitors by offering a diverse and always changing portfolio of real cask ales sourced from microbreweries throughout the UK.

This combined with a fantastic team who were not only well versed in the quality and history of the products on offer but who took great pride in their standard of service.

Definitely one to visit if you’re ever in Scotland’s capital city.

Awards

2005 Finalist, Best Beer Award
Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards

2004 Finalist, Independent Bar of the Year
Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards

2003 Winner, Edinburgh Bar of the Year
CAMRA Awards