Jackson The Tailor in Edinburgh, City of

Excellent customer service from Sean, great atmosphere and drinks

Super cool place to find one afternoon last week. Sazerac, espresso martinis....very nice-we all loved everything. Class all the way! Thank you.

This spot has good atmosphere but the service was incredibly slow and the drinks were just ok. It took a long time to get 1 drink and then to get the bill took way too long.

Great low light intimate speak easy. Ryan D was fantastic and made some great personalised cocktails for us 😊 Definitely coming back!

We stopped in for a quick drink before some shopping across the road, and Ryan was our bartender. He made the most delicious Martinis and was super friendly. The speakeasy is hidden downstairs inside the NewsRoom Bar. Highly recommend on your next visit to Edinburgh.

Had a fantastic time here with my family from Australia who loved the warm atmosphere of the bar. The service was fantastic and would go as far to say Alys was the best and most welcoming host out of all the places we visited in our 8 week trip to Scotland. Thank you again!

Una joya escondida con un gran ambiente. Nuestra experiencia fue aún mejor por Will que hizo todo lo posible para apretarnos a pesar de no reservar. Era muy amable y servicial. ¡Gracias Will!

Sean was very patient and polite great service nothing any trouble .very busy with a birthday party but didn't forget about us . Thanks

Had a great time at Jackson the Tailor. The ambience was really cozy and had a nice energy to it. Our server Jenna was super attentive and friendly. She made a killer martini and checked in with us just the right amount. Helpful without being overbearing. Definitely made the visit more enjoyable!

Drinks were okay and the atmosphere was very nice. Pizza was the only dinner option at 6:30. It was not very good and served in a cardboard box. Very strange and did not go with the atmosphere at all.

Spent the evening in Jacksons! All the staff were absolutely amazing. Jenna, Eleanor, Jay, and Will were so lovely and looked after us the whole night! Would recommend for excellent vibes! Especially with the live pianist accompanying such a lovely night!

Thank you for making my daughter's recent birthday celebrations SO special! Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had the BEST evening. On the night, the staff could not have been more helpful, professional or friendly. Everyone loved the venue itself, with its classy decor and amazing cocktails and drinks menu. It was perfect in every way. We will definitely be back.

I came in yesterday for a quick drink, and was so impressed by the attentiveness and kindness of the server Charlotte. She was so sweet and her recommendations were spot on. We thought she was great! Thought the cocktail was delish and will be back !!!

What a great night! Josh was amazing!

Tardamos 20 minutos en recibir un cóctel, habíamos reservado diciendo que estábamos allí para la comida, tuvimos que saludar a un camarero para pedir e incluso entonces se fue después de pedir solo nuestros entrantes. El tiempo de espera para la comida y bebida era abismal, casi se pierde más reservas esperando en nuestra cena. El lugar ni siquiera estaba ocupado para poner la excusa de que se les corrió de los pies, vio a los dos camareros detenerse y tener conversaciones mientras esperábamos a que nos tomaran la orden. Lo había reservado para mi cumpleaños, nunca más iré.

I recently hosted a birthday party at JTT with food and a tab and wow. The staff were amazing, attentive and eager to help. They made the night memorable and still, weeks on, get many reminiscing about what a special night. I highly recommend this place for celebrations or just a wee get together with some friends. Thanks so much, Rach and JTT team!

Todos disfrutamos de un almuerzo encantador hoy, la comida era deliciosa y el personal increíble. Nos atendieron por Abi que no podía hacer lo suficiente por nosotros y el gerente (lo siento no consiguió su nombre) era servicial más allá. Han visitado este lugar varias veces y nunca han sido decepcionados. Ya tengo otra fecha para comer reservada.

Recomendaría encarecidamente Jackson The Tailor para la cena. El ambiente era cálido y agradable. . Fuimos a cenar antes del teatro y la comida era excelente. El personal era muy atento y encantador y amable, especialmente Alys que no podría haber sido más servicial.

Sam and Ryan are great! Great service and delicious vibes

Fuimos con amigos a tomar unos cócteles fue realmente golpeado, el servicio fue rápido a pesar de que estaba ocupado. La camarera Jenna hace un gran Martini expreso.

Ben C was friendly and welcoming. Fast service of our drinks and always so smiley and polite.

Place was really relaxed, staff were really friendly and chatty. Clare and Amanda served me all night, great drinks and chat.

I had the BEST night in so long at this place, liv our help was the best server I’ve ever had (I’m a big review person) and truly I will always come back to this place because I had SUCH a good time

The food, drinks, ambiance and cocktails were amazing! Thank you to Rhori for the great service and good luck in your return to Aberdeen for uni.

Me puse en contacto con Jackson el Sastre cuando estaba tratando de encontrar un lugar para organizar bebidas para el cumpleaños de mi marido. Fueron muy serviciales cuando estaba haciendo mi reserva y la noche fue increíble. El equipo era tan encantador y servicial, haciendo un esfuerzo extra para celebrar el cumpleaños de mis maridos. Gran ambiente y grandes cócteles.

Tuvimos una gran y divertida experiencia para nuestra noche de salida, el personal Rachel y Ryan era tan servicial y amable en todo momento. Recomendaría Jackson el sastre para eventos

Had a lovely night here with friends! We shared some nachos and cocktails, our server Olivia P made an excellent recommendation of the Midsummer Nights Dream which was super tasty. Will be back again!

Pasé a almorzar en Jackson the Tailor después de hacer algunas compras navideñas. Tenía sopa y bocadillos que eran fantásticos, y algunos martinis muy bien decorados. Un lugar tan agradable, y Jenna y Olivia eran maravillosos!

Had such a lovely night, Olivia P served us and recommended some cocktails, they were a huge hit. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Edinburgh!

Me encanta este lugar siempre ir cuando en la ciudad, no ocupado y es muy frío. El menú de bebidas es bueno, pero podría hacer con algunos cócteles clásicos, somos de la vieja escuela!

Grand place to have a social with a few drinks.

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.

Cena buffet para un evento de trabajo. Fantástica comida y un gran servicio por Becky que realmente nos cuidó. Nada era demasiado problema. Gran variedad de alimentos frescos

El personal era tan servicial y amable, el ambiente era lujoso, pero tranquilo, y la comida estaba fuera de este mundo!

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

Servicio increíble de Kye. La mejor margarita y anticuada. ¡Si no fuera por una comida reservada, seguiríamos allí! ¡Más vale que siga ahí la próxima vez que volvamos!

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.

¡Esta es una joya escondida en Edimburgo! Entramos, sin saber si era un bar o una sastrería, y nos sorprendió un ambiente elegante y un camarero genial llamado Beckie. Hizo una bebida de ginebra y me presentó a mi nuevo favorito escocés, Beavertown. ¡Volveremos!

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.

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

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

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 💯

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

Had a lovely meal with excellent, friendly service from 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!

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

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

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!!

Service was amazing thanks to Dorina. Highly 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 !

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.

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

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!