New pop-up bar to open in Leith as part of summer vendors residency

A  new pop-up cocktail and street food sensation will open this weekend in Edinburgh as part of a new summer residency.

LANE will showcase some of the best street food in Edinburgh with food trucks and vendors popping up every weekend at Custom Lane in Leith from Friday, August 2.

The foodie-festival will be home to a series of popular street food concepts kicking off with The Tenement Pizzeria, who take up residency for the inaugural weekend’s launch.

Beetle Juice Cocktail bar are set to ‘take the party to the people’ of Leith as LANE introduces the converted 1970’s VW Cocktail van throughout August and September weekends.

The  VW Cocktail van, who locates to LANE following a highly successful season at TRNSMT and REWIND festivals, will be serving up mouthwatering cocktails from Mojitos to Margaritas.

Sameer Dhumale from Beetle Juice Scotland said: “Beetle Juice and the Lane are a magic mix and with a summer long collaboration with GRAS lined up, guests have a lot to look forward to!

The Lane will be decked out with sail roofs to match the shore vibes, fire pits, great food and drink options, and of course some music to tie it all together”.

Custom Lane is a collaborative centre for design and making.

Opened in 2017, it comprises of a café, shop, gallery, event space and workshop – fully accessible to the public.

Internationally renowned fashion designer Kestin Hare and popular Edinburgh coffee house, Williams & Johnson are also residence.

The building developed by GRAS arctitects is also home to a workspace where they provide newly renovated space dedicated to design and creative development.

Gunnar Groves- Raines from GRAS said:”We’re delighted to welcome Beetle Juice and partners to Custom Lane for a celebration of community, food and drink.  LANE will be a very natural extension to our cultural programme, embodying the same spirit of exploration and creativity and adding an exciting new element to life on the shore”.

LANE will be open on Friday’s from 4pm – 10pm, Saturdays 12pm – 8pm and Sunday 12pm – 6pm throughout August and September at Custom Lane, 1 Customs Wharf, Leith.

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