Pubs and bars

County pubs will have longer hours at Christmas and New Year

East Lothian pubs allowed to stay open until 2am over festive period

Chris Murray MP

Chris Murray MP

Chris Murray MP column - More must be done to protect Scotland’s pubs

The distillary was named Scotland’s leading whisky tour at the World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala

The distillary was named Scotland’s leading whisky tour at the World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala

East Lothian distillery wins Scotland's leading whisky tour for second year running

A planning application for new signs to be erected at The Bass & Barrel has been met with objection from community councillors

A planning application for new signs to be erected at The Bass & Barrel has been met with objection from community councillors

Plans for 12 signs at new North Berwick pub and hotel branded ‘total overkill’

The Seaglass Inn

The Seaglass Inn

Port Seton’s popular Seaglass Inn pub to close this weekend - but new operator awaits

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, is now closed till next year

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, is now closed till next year

The Bonnie Badger restaurant closes today ahead of return as old favourite

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, will soon undergo a name change

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, will soon undergo a name change

Changes to popular East Lothian pub given the green light as it changes hands

Popular pub set for potential refurbishment as plans submitted to council

Haddington's Victoria Inn was a finalist at a national awards ceremony

Haddington's Victoria Inn was a finalist at a national awards ceremony

Haddington pub narrowly misses out on prize at House of Commons

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

A refurbishment could soon be coming to the popular High Street pub

Plans lodged to expand kitchen at popular North Berwick pub

Authentic beers, live music, and two food trucks will all be on offer

Authentic beers, live music, and two food trucks will all be on offer

Haddington revellers invited to special Oktoberfest weekend

CRAIG HOUSE, a Brewers Fayre pub and restaurant near Whitecraig, which closed its doors on Monday, has been sold to a hospitality group

CRAIG HOUSE, a Brewers Fayre pub and restaurant near Whitecraig, which closed its doors on Monday, has been sold to a hospitality group

Brewers Fayre pub and restaurant in East Lothian has been sold

The revamped former Nether Abbey Hotel is due to open next month as The Bass & Barrel

The revamped former Nether Abbey Hotel is due to open next month as The Bass & Barrel

New North Berwick hotel The Bass & Barrel announces opening date

The Victoria Inn could once again be celebrating success at a national awards ceremony after doing well last year. Pictured are: Murray McDonald and Craig Douglas, from the Haddington business, and Tonia Antoniazzi MP

The Victoria Inn could once again be celebrating success at a national awards ceremony after doing well last year. Pictured are: Murray McDonald and Craig Douglas, from the Haddington business, and Tonia Antoniazzi MP

Award-winning East Lothian pub in the running for another prestigious prize

Station Yard in Dunbar is hosting the Nae Bad Beer Fest over three days

Station Yard in Dunbar is hosting the Nae Bad Beer Fest over three days

Live music, fresh food and plenty of beer on offer at pub's weekend-long festival

Dukes of West Barns

Dukes of West Barns

Neighbours concerned over former pub's application for a new alcohol licence

Musselburgh pub Staggs named the second best pub in Scotland

Plans to transform the former B&M Store on Musselburgh High Street have been given the green light

Plans to transform the former B&M Store on Musselburgh High Street have been given the green light

Planning and development

Snooker and darts venue with crazy golf and bowling to open in former Musselburgh B&M

Les, who also runs The Barony in Edinburgh, has taken over as manager of the 'Golfers'

Les, who also runs The Barony in Edinburgh, has taken over as manager of the 'Golfers'

New landlord takes over at popular North Berwick pub

JD Wetherspoon will open a new pub in Edinburgh in November

JD Wetherspoon will open a new pub in Edinburgh in November

JD Wetherspoon reveals opening date for new Edinburgh pub

The Dasher is on Hawthorn Road in Prestonpans

The Dasher is on Hawthorn Road in Prestonpans

Opportunity to lease established pub at the heart of East Lothian town

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, will soon undergo a name change

The Bonnie Badger, in Gullane, will soon undergo a name change

Popular hotel and restaurant to revert to historic name following refurbishment

The former Nether Abbey Hotel, which has been closed for ongoing redevelopment since January, is set to open in October under the name, The Bass & Barrel

The former Nether Abbey Hotel, which has been closed for ongoing redevelopment since January, is set to open in October under the name, The Bass & Barrel

New name and opening date revealed for landmark hotel after refurbishment

The building is to be painted white office as part of plans for its new use as an office

The building is to be painted white office as part of plans for its new use as an office

Former pub to be turned into company office after plans approved

The Bonnie Badger was opened by Tom and Michaela Kitchin in 2018

The Bonnie Badger was opened by Tom and Michaela Kitchin in 2018

Deal finalised for takeover at award-winning village pub and restaurant

Nigel Finlay, owner of Staggs, with daughters Katie and Hayley, who have now taken over the running of the pub and were presented with a framed commemorative certificate by Chris Miller, chair of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA

Nigel Finlay, owner of Staggs, with daughters Katie and Hayley, who have now taken over the running of the pub and were presented with a framed commemorative certificate by Chris Miller, chair of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA

Family-run pub keeps scooping awards as it vies for title of Scotland's best

The Bear & Bull

The Bear & Bull

Bar narrowly keeps licence and boss given written warning over drinks promotions

Seaglass, Port Seton.

Seaglass, Port Seton.

New chapter begins at East Lothian pub under new management

The pub is situated on Hawthorn Road, Prestonpans

The pub is situated on Hawthorn Road, Prestonpans

'Traditional' East Lothian pub listed for sale at £280,000

Irene said running a pub had always been her dream

Irene said running a pub had always been her dream

Prestonpans pub reopens with new licensees after major three-week renovation

The Bear & Bull

The Bear & Bull

East Lothian pub to have licence reviewed over 'irresponsible' drinks promotions

The pub is currently closed

The pub is currently closed

Pub temporarily closed as it looks set to change hands

The Railway Tavern has undergone a full refurbishment

The Railway Tavern has undergone a full refurbishment

Prestonpans pub to reopen next week with new licensees after renovation

The new head chef will introduce a refreshed menu focused on local suppliers

The new head chef will introduce a refreshed menu focused on local suppliers

New head chef starts at pub, as it celebrates a year of refurbished bar

The Golfers Rest, North Berwick

The Golfers Rest, North Berwick

Town pub to temporarily re-open later this week ahead of 'major refurbishment'

Carol and Brian Millar at The Golfers Rest, North Berwick

Carol and Brian Millar at The Golfers Rest, North Berwick

Husband-and-wife today pull final pints after 20 years at Golfers Rest

New Operator Irene McQuade with partner Gerry Nicholas

New Operator Irene McQuade with partner Gerry Nicholas

Pub in 'sorry condition' to enjoy tasty revamp as ex-school dinner lady takes over

The Volunteer Arms (Staggs) is celebrating once again

The Volunteer Arms (Staggs) is celebrating once again

Historic Musselburgh pub celebrating another award

Chef Robbie Kirkman joins James Findlay outside The Tweeddale Arms in Gifford

Chef Robbie Kirkman joins James Findlay outside The Tweeddale Arms in Gifford

Village hotel and restaurant to open on Friday after successful family take it on

The Railway Tavern, Prestonpans.

The Railway Tavern, Prestonpans.

Work to upgrade pub in centre of town approved as new management looks to take over

Chloe Kempton, Sean Williams and Lee Ballantyne from The Station Yard in Dunbar

Chloe Kempton, Sean Williams and Lee Ballantyne from The Station Yard in Dunbar

Beer-flavoured ice cream on offer at county pub's Easter Beer Festival

Couple who saved pub from the brink stepping back after busy four years

Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP

Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP

Craig Hoy MSP column - Save our precious pubs before it's too late

The Longniddry Inn. Image: Google Maps

The Longniddry Inn. Image: Google Maps

Village pub granted licence to put on drama shows

The proposed upgraded exterior showing new signage

The proposed upgraded exterior showing new signage

Pub set for upgrade as new licensee looks to take over premises

Golfers Rest is set for a refurbishment and new management

Golfers Rest is set for a refurbishment and new management

Popular High Street pub set for makeover and new management

Scott McTominay scored a sensational goal as Scotland beat Denmark to qualify for the World Cup

Scott McTominay scored a sensational goal as Scotland beat Denmark to qualify for the World Cup

East Lothian pubs asked for their views on showing late-night World Cup games

Wetherspoons has launched its January sale with alcoholic drinks available from 99p

Wetherspoons has launched its January sale with alcoholic drinks available from 99p

Popular chain's January sale features 99p pints - see full price list

Elliot and Simmie Morgan celebrating 40 years of Whispers pub, Tranent

Elliot and Simmie Morgan celebrating 40 years of Whispers pub, Tranent

Long-serving pub owners celebrate 40 years of business

The Auld Hoose pub, North Berwick, re-opened in November 2025 following refurbishment

The Auld Hoose pub, North Berwick, re-opened in November 2025 following refurbishment

Popular pub re-opens under new management after £300,000 makeover

Haddington's Plough Tavern closed earlier this year

Haddington's Plough Tavern closed earlier this year

Property expert brought in to secure future of popular town-centre pub

The Sheep Heid Inn is the oldest pub in Scotland, opening in the 1360s

The Sheep Heid Inn is the oldest pub in Scotland, opening in the 1360s

Best of Scotland

Scotland's oldest pub named one of the most 'sensational' in the UK

Douglas Alexander with a pint at The Law

Douglas Alexander with a pint at The Law

Newly opened North Berwick pub receives visit from Scottish Secretary

County pubs will have longer hours at Christmas and New Year

County pubs will have longer hours at Christmas and New Year

Pubs in East Lothian can stay open later at Christmas and New Year