Jackson The Tailor in Edinburgh, City of

Great food, lovely staff and nice cocktails! Would recommend and will be back. EDIT I did come back last week with 2 friends from abroad and it was an exceptional experience, despite the place being busy The staff went above and beyond. Thank you for the great experience once again!

We had a fabulous evening at The Newsroom/Jackson the Tailor for our group of 4 on a rainy Tuesday evening. Our server Beckie was terrific, offering over and above the level of service expected, the food was delicious and the atmosphere relaxing. Our group had a variety of food, vegetable pakoras to start were tasty, the steak and Guinness pies just right and I had the vegetarian Haggis (oats as Beckie explained) which was wonderful. It was a comfortable, relaxing evening that we savoured for a lot longer than anticipated. Highly recommend this very convenient location for a great meal and drinks.

Booked for a work event for 40 people just for drinks and we were so well looked after by both Beckie and Claire. They were so friendly and knowledgeable about cocktails which were awesome. They made for a fun night and even kept up with the demand for drinks exceptionally well. They are both a credit to the place and we will return for another work night out if not just with a few friends to enjoy the atmosphere, drinks and of course the service. Thanks again

Beckie was a great bartender! She gave us good recommendations and made delicious balanced cocktails! Wonderful experience! Beautiful glasses and garnishes, dark beautiful and not too loud atmosphere.

This is a hidden gem in Edinburgh! We wandered in, not knowing if it was a bar or a tailor shop, and was surprised by a classy speakeasy vibe and a cool bartender named Beckie. She made a mean gin drink and introduced me to my new Scottish favorite, Beavertown. Will go back!!!

Awesome service from Kye. The best margarita and old fashioned. If it wasn't for a booked meal, we'd still be there! Kye better still ne there the next time we got back!

We went to the restaurant and the waiter told us that sitting upstairs was only for an hour. I hope it is fair to all places. As for the style, it needs more experience.

We had a fab time at Jackson's. The atmosphere is class as was the service from Beckie who looked after us very well. Thanks Beckie!

We had known about The Newsroom but had never noticed this speakeasy, we were excited to visit on a Saturday night. Surprisingly, they said to order at the bar, which was fine by us. The lone bartender had a bunch of personal items cluttering the counter behind them, and my partner said they were following drink recipes to make the drinks. However, in the 2 rounds we had, my partner must’ve been up at the bar for 30-40 minutes total. The speakeasy itself was pretty empty, but they were clearly making drink orders for upstairs. So while we were one of the few tables downstairs, I ended up wondering what on earth was going on. Additionally, they offered the full range of food items from The Newsroom, and it actually got smoky and greasy in the bar from this. The decor and atmosphere was great, but it was ruined by the smells of greasy food. I think Jackson the Tailor should prioritize drink orders from customers waiting at the bar, not from upstairs. Perhaps customers wanting food should just be funneled to The Newsroom. Finally, I felt the cocktail list was a little too “classic” to make much differentiation, the bar is positioned as a specialty cocktail bar after all. I think they could be more creative and come up with more original drinks than a vesper or Hugo spritz. I enjoyed the vibe but unfortunately the wait in an empty bar was far too long to be worth it.

Looks cool, but with only 2 overworked staff on a busy fringe Saturday (only one bartender) service was slow but rushed. These staff need a pay rise.

Absolutely atrocious, a £12 "cocktail" that tasted solely of lime juice and sugar with a brown dried apple slice on top. Staff eating at the end of the bar, Half emptied bottle pack abandoned on the bar.

Spectacular space, came early so it was pretty quiet. It’s clear why the interior won an award. The Negroni was expertly made, service was stellar. Only drawback for me was the strong cigarette smell at the bar/front of the space as it was wafting down from the entryway above.

Drinks are really nice, chill place to sit and enjoy company as well as great drinks.

Went to Jackson the Tailor today for drinks. Lovely setting. At first bar staff were fab then when it came to us leaving we were told we had not paid for our first round despite me refusing a tab and paying as I go. I showed a Manager my transactions and he agreed there had been a mistake however the bar person was very rude and said we 100% had not paid our first round and was not interested in listening to us prove that we had by showing my bank transactions. Cannot fault the Managers as they were very very understanding but the girl behind the bar was very rude as were her peers and looked at us in a very accusing way stating we were out of order for being outraged at the accusations. I am not in the habit of not paying my bills so am extremely upset that i was accused of such in such an awful way. Security came while i checked my transactions with the Manager, very embarrassing when i had done nothing wrong. I won't be back in this establishment

Claire provided excellent customer service

We booked a table for 8 people for dinner having popped in for a quick drink earlier in the day and we were super impressed! Such a beautiful setting and great drinks menu. The food menu met the needs of everyone in our group whether meat-eater, pescatarian or vegetarian and the kitchen was able to cater for a neurodiverse very ‘picky’ eater with no problem. All the food we had was excellent and we couldn’t fault Megan and her colleague who served us. We would highly recommend and will definitely return if in Edinburgh again.

Megan is a very cool and nice Person! Everything was perfect ! we will come again soon 👍

This was my first time here and it was great. The decor is lovely, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The cocktails were tasty. We ended up getting a bite to eat and it was delicious.

Lovely venue, with perfect staff. Becky particularly was very friendly, personable and professional. We had some cocktails and some nachos, after work and were so pleasantly surprised at the exceptional service. Will be telling friends about this place

Food was utterly delicious and the green haired girl Beckie was fabby. Great attitude and very attentive. Great atmosphere!

We needed a good lunch and found Jackson. It was a Saturday and the upper level was packed but they said the downstairs was available. The downstairs has a totally different vibe but definitely recommend. The food was amazing. I had the chicken burger and definitely loved it. We both got gin and mixers. Their drink menu is extensive and hard to choose what to get which is always a good problem. Roman was our sever and deserves 5 stars too! Before you leave check out the amazing toilets!

Brilliant service big shout out to Abdul and the other staff on that night! Excellent!! Well done guys!!

Gorgeous place and loved the music. Wasn’t sure what to order when I arrived and our bar tender was amazing, basically just asked me a couple of questions and helped me figure out what to drink! Pretty sure her name was Beckie/Becky so thanks so much to her!

Popped into the Newsroom for a quick lunch on my visit to Edinburgh. I’m solo travelling so I just grabbed a seat at the bar, and Tam was wonderful. It’s a busy place and he managed it impeccably. Fast service, friendly personality, and a great food recommendation. 10/10 recommend.

Very nice bar, not too many people but really good service, good music good atmosphere ! Good toilets and proper cocktails

This salubrious basement cocktail bar hits all the right notes: DJ, cocktails and amazing staff, with a shout out to Rachel for looking after us so well. Can’t wait to get back there!

Beautiful, plush bar for a chilled evening. Popped in on Sat evening with a friend. We were greeted and helped to a table promptly as some tables were reserved. I'd suggest booking in advance esp if eating😉. Rachel, our server was friendly and attentive- thank you! We didn't have food on this occasion.

Nice decor, plush seating, cosy and warm relaxing atmosphere. Rachel was very helpful and informative. The food and drinks menus were enticing.

A chance conversation with a woman in a lift led to us heading into this little speakeasy across from the St James Centre. Downstairs from the Newsroom is Jackson The Tailor, a lovely little basement bar with a speakeasy vibe (and identity). We didn’t have a reservation but could sit at the bar and got a spot after just a few minutes. Great cocktail list, nice choice of wines, comfy seats and lovely, 20s style decor. The bar staff were efficient and quite funny (they had some, let’s say ‘challenging’ clients while we were there) and also made me a non-alcoholic version of one of their cocktails. The Bakewell Tartini cocktail was beautiful to look at and delicious. We also tried some loaded Philly fries - cheese, onions, mustard and tomato sauce - sounds random but we’re absolutely delicious! Food menu looks excellent. Lots of choice and good veggie options. Definitely give it a try.

Loved this bar, great aesthetic, friendly staff, very clean, good ambience, and perfect spot when you want a natter and a drink. My friend who introduced me to it described it as a "Speakeasy style bar" and he wasn't far off! Classic style, redwood panelling and mirrors, with great armchairs and booths. Somewhat Gatsby-ish, and just a great place to sit and loudly bemoan the notion of landlords and capitalism, much to the bemusement of passing staff!

A great place for a cocktail and a bite. We had a fabulous evening with fantastic cocktails that were very tasty and well priced. The service was great and the general atmosphere evoked the cocktail rooms of the past. Definitely worth a visit when in Edinburgh.

Another amazing visit to The Boujee Jackson’s found down stairs of The Newsroom, service was outstanding & didn’t falter at all in the 5hrs we where there, it was extremely busy but the staff were so happy to help & made sure every customer was attended too & gave 110% at all times - Huge shout out to our magnificent & extraordinary cocktail maker Gregor who kept us going with delightful cocktail’s ( The Bakewell Tartini 😋a must/ you have to taste to believe it’s deliciousness) & not forgetting the yummy food! OMG the Balmoral chicken & fries was indeed 👨🏻‍🍳👌🏻 - Can’t wait to go back. I’d highly recommend you pre book - lots of people gutted it was so busy & no tables available again staff bending over backwards to help. Massive thanks to the whole team especially the very talented Gregor - you all made our Saturday Christmas Day out 💯

Had a lovely meal with excellent, friendly service from Abdul☺️

Fantastic service, excellent food and a great atmosphere and lovely venue. Thank you Abdul

1st time at Jackson The Tailors and I must say I was very impressed. The food was delicious and was the cocktails. The staff was so attentive and friendly. Will definitely recommend to friends.

Would highly recommend this spot for unreal cocktails !! After the day from hell and some dreadful cocktails at another location me and my mum thought we would give this cheeky spot a visit and it didn’t disappoint. A huge shout out to Rachel who was amazing and really made our time special and if you are going this Christmas try the Bakewell tartini !! Could have drank about 5 more. Will be recommending Jackson’s to friends and family and hope to be back shortly.

This place is just lovely. Although it's underground, the ambience of the 1930s style decor and lighting is so welcoming. Food and drink is reasonably priced and they were able to offer a gluten free menu. Food servings are massive, I felt bad for leaving food on my plate! Staff were so nice, Rachel was our waitress and she couldn't do enough for us, making sure the kitchen were aware of my friend's dietary needs. Yes, that is expected but other restaurants, staff tend to roll their eye's when a customer wants something not the norm. We had burgers and as i say, the portion was huge. If you go for the hell boy, be prepared, it's jam packed with jalapeños and piri sauce, you'll need the glass of water they bring to your table! This is the perfect place to go to if you are ending your trip to Edinburgh and are leaving by train. It's literally three minutes from Waverley station. Will definitely return to this restaurant and wil also try the newsroom that is the restaurant above which are the same company.

Our evening at Jackson the Tailor was truly delightful! We savoured a variety of classic and signature cocktails that were simply fantastic. The decor is nothing short of amazing, with opulent jewel colours that set the perfect mood. A memorable experience, indeed!

My boyfriend and I came here for my Birthday on Saturday, and we had a wonderful meal! The cocktails were amazing and there was so many to choose from (sadly we couldn't try them all, but we made a good attempt haha!). The food was amazing, I got the other half to try haggis for the first time and ended up having to share my starter of haggis fritters (booo! 🤣). I then had the Balmoral Chicken and he had the Naughty Piggy dog, both tasted so good! I'm so happy I booked this restaurant as it did not disappoint! The food was lovely, cocktails were lovely, staff were great and the atmosphere for a quiet, cosy evening was perfect for celebrating - thank you!

Went with a friend for a catch up and lunch. They do the best STEAK AND GUINNESS PIE ever, with lovely rough puff pastry. plenty meat, and a tasty gravy.. I don't like carrots in my veg and they accommodated this. My friend has the Nachos and asked for them minus the Jalapenos, which was also not a problem. I also had the Deep Fried MARS Bar with crushed Walnuts, delicious! JACKSONS is a separate room downstairs from main bar and was quieter.

This definitely is a hidden gem not far from the mile just across the bridge. We had a really great experience and meal, and the cocktails were amazing. Generally very good service and fantastic setting, and very reasonably priced!

Très belle surprise, accueillant, très bien servi délicieux déjeuner 👍juste avant notre retour en France

Location, decor and food all excellent, service superb (Rachel was a highlight) WXV-HTJ-P4F

Broad menu with pretty standard bar food (note Jackson and Tailor share a menu with the Newsroom upstairs). Food was good. Atmosphere great and drinks excellent. It reserves fast so either go off hours (i did late lunch Sunday as a walk in but was unable to get in anytime over dinner/evening on thurs or friday calling 24 hours ahead upon my arrival) or plan your visit. Worth the effort. Next time I would probably keep it to snacks and drinks for simplicity .. particularly if with a group.

Went for a date here, and the service from the bartender Abdul was fantastic. Lovely and chatty, gave a couple of nice recommendations and put up with my chat as the night came to a close. Lovely setting as well, the Jackson is a really nice, clean venue for drinks and evening conversation.

What a wonderful place! The decor and mood made me feel like I was in an elegant speakeasy. And the food was delicious! Next time I’m in Edinburgh it will be at the top of my dining list.

Unforgettable experience at this spot. The cocktails are unbeatable. Thank you to Mark, Amy and Emma for the amazing service! We will be back!

Not an obvious restaurant from the street but upon entering you’ll soon discover something quite surprising. Beautifully decorated, wonderful staff and amazing food! Music playing in the background was very nice too. I had the Beef Guinness Pot Pie which was incredible. I wish I was going to be in Edinburgh a bit longer just to enjoy another meal there!

My wife and I went to every major bar in Edinburgh on vacation and the basement lounge of Jackson the Tailor had the best drinks in the city by far! It's the only place we hit twice because we couldn't get over those cocktails. Thank you! 10/10

Kye was an amazing waiter! Funny and proffessional. We had a great time. And the food was good 👍

Muy buena comida, comida típica inglesa. Nos gusto Fish and Chips.

Great service and wonderful cocktails 👌🏻

So glad we popped in for a late drink on Saturday. The staff were very obliging and we rounded off our evening with a laugh.

Visiting from out of town. Atmosphere is comfortable and classy. Food was delicious and service was outstanding. Be sure to try their thyme breadcrumbed mushrooms.

A cosy, funky little venue! Out host Kiera was amazing and helped us out with everything we needed!

Lovely evening with my husband for my 40th birthday. Staff were super friendly and cocktails and food was delicious. Spice Bloody Mary was fantastic

We had drinks when in Edinburgh, lovely little hideaway . Great cocktails.served by Beach Emma and Amy

Adorable underground “speakeasyesque” bar - beautiful ambience, great service, best espresso martini I’ve ever had! Lachlan and Tabitha were amazing!! 10/10 recommend!!

Walked on fairly late and staff were friendly and accommodating. Dorina was brilliant and clearly knew her stuff ! Drinks were lovely and the menu is really informative! Would 100% recommend ! Ambience was fabulous too !

Service was amazing thanks to Dorina. Highly recommend.

Just went for drinks, hidden in the cellar of the Newsroom, don’t miss it. Great space, old school vibe.

A real gem. The food is excellent and the cocktails are amazing. Service is superb makes it feel like a local pub. Love it here.

The food was great. Nice vegetarian options. Rachel & Abdul were very kind.

We visited early on a Friday evening. The decor is fab and the staff were attentive. We enjoyed our drinks but found them quite expensive, at around £11. We also found the room very cold and had to keep our jackets on.

Drinks were amazing. Great location. Abdul making sure we were always okay. Would recommend to anyone on holiday here 👍👍

Fantastic bar below the Newsroom. Great vibe, fantastic cocktails and great food menu. I highly recommend the hot dog!

Beautiful bar, very luxurious. Was visiting for a private function and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a venue. Friendly staff. A great wee find!

One of the best kept secrets in Edinburgh. Part of the Newsroom at the top of leith Street. I went out with friends for pre dinner cocktails so we popped into Jackson the Tailor. An amazingly relaxing ambiance, beautiful traditional style cocktail bar with mood...

Outstanding. I reserved several tables for my wife's birthday celebration with our family and friends. I arranged the buffet with ease. Communications with the manager prior to the celebration was excellent and reassured that there was nothing to worry about. On the day, the staff, food and lounge area was honestly outstanding. The staff were professional, attention to detail, kind and friendly. We had the most amazing time and will never forget the newsroom. Big thanks to Karina (manager), such an amazing person and thoughtful. The buffet was on time, hot and tasty. No complaints for me or our party. Friends did comment on the amount of choice there was and said it was magnificent. I would highly highly highly recommend it.

We stumbled upon this eclectic spot...The Newsroom is upstairs, and after a short Alice in Wonderland trip down the stairs, you'll find Jackson the Tailor! If you are lucky, you'll get Rachel to assist you. She is seriously a delight! My sister and daughter had...

A delightful evening @ Jackson the Tailors - Love Love Love the boujee decor & the cocktails are simply divine ( Passionberry fizz is a must) great friendly staff & a lovely chilled vibe in both in Jackson’s & upstairs in The Newsroom - nothing...

Fantastic bar in central Edinburgh. Have visited a number of times. Great service, drinks and food. Atmosphere great. The best French Martini by far!

Visited on Sunday for some afternoon drinks, not long after they opened. Only one other group of 4 in when we arrived, very stylish venue, can imagine it would have a great vibe later in the evening. Unfortunately we never got a chance to try...

We had a lovely meal in Jacksons last weekend. The service was very good and the food was fresh, tasty and plenty of it. We were served by the lovely Kiera who kept our drinks topped up and even helped us out with navigating the...

A literal hidden gem since you must walk down the stairs and past the toilets to reach it. We had the haggis and steak pie with drinks. All were good! The only drawback was the cold. We and the staff needed to keep our coats on. Perhaps that was the reason it was shockingly empty when the Newsroom upstairs was full and turned us away.

Came to support a friend who was DJing. Great night was had. Lovely staff, nice atmosphere and tunes were awesome - with a spot for a boogie. What more can you ask for?

Pre booked and arrived on time to the restaurant / bar downstairs. Looked great and ordered food and drinks. Drinks arrived but we and waited for food. When we asked about it as it was now getting tight before having to leave for show, we...

Food and drinks were fantastic. Service provided was top class as well. Would definitely recommend for a nice and relaxing meal/drink

Such a beautiful bar, the decor, comfort and ambience was fab. We had beautiful food, nachos starter, burger and hot dog main. Beautiful bottle of wine and a few cocktails. The service was really good and it had a really nice vibe, not too crowded...

Un bar caché en sous sol et qui présente un décors tout en dorure et rouge très cosy. On y vient pour déguster des cocktails de très bonne facture avec une carte impressionnante Le plus il est possible de manger sur place soit des assiettes à partager soit des burgers

Lovely bar, absolutely beautiful food. Worth a visit

Popped in for a quick cocktail but will definitely be coming back. Gorgeous bar with brilliant atmosphere. The staff were patient and dealt with our tricky requests in a very friendly, welcoming manner. Big thanks to Rachel for making our short time so sweet !

We ended up here for a late dinner, having just arrived to Edinburgh. While the food was nothing to write home about, the drinks were great. We actually came back just for said drinks some days later. We recommend both “a midsummer nights dram” and...

Was here this afternoon for lunch and cocktails, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Great service, the food and cocktails were amazing will definitely be back. Thanks again