Bubbling up – new champagne and cocktail bar puts fizz into luxury nightlife

Fans of the Bon Vivant will welcome The Register Club in the Edinburgh Grand, writes Rosalind Erskine

The high-end champagne and cocktail lounge bar run by The Bon Vivant in The Edinburgh Grand promises to be one of the city’s most glamorous venues.

Set to open its doors on 1 June, The Edinburgh Grand is the latest addition to the Lateral City portfolio and will offer a range of 50 luxury hotel-style apartments, restaurants and The Register Club champagne and cocktail lounge. This decadent destination is located in the former global headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland, and The Register Club will occupy the entire west wing of the grand building, situated on St Andrews Square.

The club will be reservation only, meaning diners are guaranteed a luxury spot to eat, drink and relax, with space to enjoy the intimate atmosphere that harks back to the glamorous art deco heritage of the building,

The Register Club will be open during the day and into the evening. Dishes on the menu will be made using local and artisan produce which visitors can enjoy alongside a bespoke cocktail list.

The celebrated Bon Vivant Group, which also runs the Devil’s Advocate in the Old Town and El Cartel, will operate The Register Club, bringing its established, award-winning expertise to delivering a new firstclass experience for Scotland’s capital city.

In addition to the main lounge and cocktail bar, The Register Club will also boast its own games room which benefits from separate access.

Together with the innovative interior design, this allows the space to be hired for exclusive private events for up to 35 people. With high ceilings, decorative plasterwork and decorated in a striking dark blue, the games room has retained many of its original features whilst also showcasing plenty of contemporary touches.

Stuart Mccluskey, founder of Bon Vivant, said: “The Register Club is undoubtedlyauniqueandaspirational addition to Edinburgh’s vibrant bar and restaurant scene.

“We will provide a selection of well-executed dishes and inspired, bespoke cocktails to a discerning clientele in a stunning yet relaxing space that ebbs warmth and sophistication.”

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