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Couch and table in the rooftop terrace bar of Gleneagles Townhouse
A woman holding a cocktail

INTRODUCING OUR ROOFTOP BAR

Welcome to Lamplighters

A sophisticated spot for cocktail connoisseurs and social butterflies alike, Lamplighters rooftop bar in Edinburgh sits high above street level, where Georgian statues watch over the city. Open from 12 noon Saturday & Sunday and 2pm Monday to Friday until the early hours, exclusive to members and hotel guests, find out why it’s one of Edinburgh’s most eclectic and vibrant after-dark destinations.

Bar stools and tall palms surround the bar in Lamplighters
Cocktail on wooden table in Lamplighters with ice stamper

A rarified rooftop bar for those in the know.

Any members’ club worth its salt boasts a rooftop bar and – with Lamplighters – The Townhouse delivers in style. With stunning city views, a lively atmosphere and sophisticated menu of cocktails, Champagnes and fine whiskies, it’s the city’s go-to destinations after dark.

INSIDER SELECTIONS

Top tipples from a Townhouse bartender

Cocktail on a green table in Lamplighters

The Leerie

Our ode to the lamplighter themselves, staring Casamigos Tequila, Cloudcatcher Cordial, Cranberry, Aperol and Coconut.

Cocktail on the table in the rooftop bar, Lamplighters

First Light

A beautiful, refreshing blend of Ketel One Vodka, Apricot, Almond and Lemon, our First Light cocktail is sure to get your afternoon off to a bright start.

Array of small dishes and drinks in Lamplighters

Lamplighters Menu

Served 2pm Mon-Fri and 12 Sat-Sun Download Menu

With views of Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town to the left and picture-perfect New Town to the right, Lamplighters rooftop bar has been heavily influenced by our Perthshire heritage and bountiful Scottish surrounds. Work your way through our seasonally rotating, locally inspired list of cocktails, local whiskies, beers, spirits, and wine – the perfect spot to watch the sunset and see the city lights sparkle.

GALLERY

Lamplighters through the lens.

 

A woman with green heels on a stool in Lamplighters
Bay seating and green panelled walls in front of the windows in Lamplighters
View from Lamplighters bar at Gleneagles Townhouse
Two friends laugh and drink in Lamplighters
The view across St Andrew Sq from Lamplighters

MEMBERS & RESIDENTS ONLY

Opening Times

Mon - Fri

14:00 - 01:00

Sat & Sun

12:00 - 01:00

MEET THE TEAM

Passion and talent by the bucket load!

“Every day, every single human has their own life milestones, how we add to it is the joy behind hospitality.”

BAR MANAGER

Stef Anderson

With over ten years of experience from some of the UK and Australia’s most prominent bars, Stef creates simple and elegant drinking moments to be savoured until the last sip.

Stef Anderson, Bar Manager

EXPLORE THE TOWNHOUSE

Every nook and cranny.

A wide view of a large bed in a House Bedroom at Gleneagles Townhouse

Stay With Us

As comfortable as they are characterful, our 33 bedrooms are tailor-made for a city break and come with all the benefits of a members’ club to boot.

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A yoga instructor at Gleneagles Townhouse

Wellness

With a state-of-the-art gym, two high-tech studios and space for healing spa therapies, The Strong Rooms is our wellness sanctuary.

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