Business partners, Paul McJimpsey and John Lonergan who run The Earl of Marchmont in Edinburgh as well as The Record Factory and The Palais in Glasgow are launching a new pub this weekend, The Volley in Leith. The venue, which was formerly called The Dog House, has now been completely refurbished and rebranded.
Paul McJimpsey told DRAM, “I’m really excited to open The Volley. There seems to be quite a bit of interest already so that is very encouraging. We really hope that people like what we have done with the space.
“There is much more natural light now with opening back up previously redundant windows. The back room, which was once a games room has been totally transformed. This area which is now called The Den and will be available to book as a private space which seats up to 25/30 people.
“The Volley will be similar to a couple of our other units, The Palais and The Earl of Marchmont which both work really well as corner spot neighbourhood bars. Leith is probably one of the most hip, diverse areas in Scotland, if not the UK. So, we hope that The Volley can fit in nicely and bring something fitting to the Bar/Cafe/ Restaurant scene already here.
“We have tried to create a space that still feels like a proper pub but has a couple of little touches that add a slightly playful look to the place.”
Customers will even be able to order pizza from restaurant San Ciro’s, which is just 50 yards away from The Volley.
Picture credit: The Volley pub