One of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs has been transformed after a take over from new owners.
Ryrie’s in Haymarket was originally built in the 1800s as a fuelling station for horse and carts.
Now the iconic pub has had an impressive makeover, completely transforming both the exterior and interior to its former glory.
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New owners took the pub just after the pandemic spending £250,000 on the transformation.
The business was able to go ahead with the purchase and restoration of Ryrie’s, but also managed to continue employing bar staff, allowing for a quick return to trading across its sites when restrictions eased.
Ryrie’s reopened in February 2022 having weathered the pandemic.
The Haymarket venue has been busy ever since with new and regular customers enjoying the transformed boozer.
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Christian Stewart, Joint Managing Director at D M Stewart Ltd, said: “We were determined to return the space to its heyday in 1906 when it was redesigned by the famous city architect Robert McFarlane Cameron.
"It was important for us to refine what Ryrie’s already had rather than following trends and fads within the sector.
“Welcoming back customers to soak in the beauty of one of the city’s oldest public houses has been delight for our entire team.
We’re pleased to report that Ryrie’s has created and helped retain jobs for our staff, with the expectation of more to come with the return of tourists and as the development of Haymarket progresses.”
