Buzzworks has revealed its plans for its new Herringbone venue, set to open this May in Barnton.
Located on Whitehouse Road, the new venue sits on a site that was, most recently, a Sainsburys store, and it becomes the fourth Herringbone venue to be opened by the group, joining sister Edinburgh venues Goldenacre and Abbeyhill, as well as the original Herringbone in North Berwick.
With a capacity of 110 guests indoors and an additional 20 in the outdoor seating area, Herringbone Barnton is designed to be a welcoming, all-day neighbourhood local and brings up to 40 jobs to the region.
The venue will undergo its final transformation in the coming months, with major milestones including bar installation in early March, kitchen completion in mid-April, and final interior styling by late April.
Buzzworks’ internal design team is blendeding a mix of celadon, teal and sand for a Scandinavian-inspired design with natural materials, while much of the furniture is being custom-made by Buzzworks’ own joinery team.
With a sizeable six-figure investment being dedicated to a kitchen featuring an Italian Moretti Forni pizza oven, the new menu has been developed by operational head chef James Moyle and operations director Ash Bairstow, with contributions from the wider culinary team. It will showcase locally sourced ingredients and fresh, seasonal flavours – from steak to its East Lothian chowder.
Ash Bairstow, operations director for Herringbone, said, “We are incredibly excited to bring Herringbone to Barnton and to introduce our warm hospitality, seasonally inspired food, and beautifully designed space to the Barnton community.
“Herringbone is all about creating a welcoming neighbourhood venue where people can relax, enjoy great company, and experience outstanding food and drink. We can’t wait to open our doors and become part of the local community.”
Herringbone is now hiring for all positions, including chefs, managers, front-of-house, bartenders and kitchen staff, with recruitment events planned for March.