Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh unveils new opening hours for garden-view deck and bar
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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has unveiled its newly refreshed garden-view deck and bar, in association with Maison Pommery & Associés.
Located within the John Hope Gateway, the deck and bar has for the first time, extended its opening hours across the summer months.
While the gardens close at 5pm, the deck remains open beyond this time on Fridays and Saturdays, offering panoramic views over the garden in the light summer evenings. The deck and bar are open from noon to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and from noon-4pm on Sundays.
In collaboration with catering partners Heritage Portfolio, the menu has been designed for informal grazing and sharing, with a focus on seasonality and summer flavours. It features freshly prepared, stone-baked pizzas; small plates such as a cheese board for two with Stilton blue, Camembert and Arran smoked cheddar, along with seasonal pickles and Gordal olives.
Dr Julia Knights, regius keeper at the Garden said: “Today marks an important moment in an exciting new partnership between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Maison Pommery, which brings together shared values of excellence, heritage, sustainability and cultural engagement.
“Together we are creating a premium experience that invites our visitors to enjoy nature and celebrate the Garden through a new lens, showcasing both its beauty and its important mission to protect Earth’s fragile habitats.”
As well as Maison Pommery Champagne, a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks is available. A dedicated spritz menu includes classics such as Aperol spritz, along with the ‘garden party’ collection, which features the ‘strawberry meadow’, with strawberry and elderflower, and the ‘Provençal bloom’, with lavender and lemon.
Photography: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh