The historic Caledonian Hotel has reimagined The Caley Bar as a listening bar

The Caledonian Edinburgh has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its history with the relaunch of The Caley Bar – now reimagined as Edinburgh’s newest listening bar. A space to unwind, connect and immerse yourself in sound, The Caley Bar offers a contemporary experience that pairs premium cocktails with high-fidelity vinyl music in the heart of the city. 

Inspired by Japan’s celebrated Jazz Kissa culture, The Caley Bar translates the spirit of those intimate listening spaces into a distinctly Edinburgh setting – where exceptional drinks meet an equally exceptional soundscape. While rooted in this global tradition, The Caley Bar brings its own Scottish perspective, celebrating craftsmanship, local partnerships and the city’s vibrant creative scene. 

Located within the historic Caledonian Edinburgh, the bar’s design by Cunningham McLean subtly weaves musical and textural references throughout the space. At its centre, vinyl turntables take pride of place as the room’s focal point, surrounded by plush booths, soft seating and a welcoming bar where guests can interact with the team and explore the drinks and spirits on offer. A vast collection of records and live DJ sets ensure the atmosphere evolves throughout the evening, with the music curated to match the rhythm and energy of the bar. 

The new cocktail menu is a collaborative creation from The Caledonian’s talented bar team, designed to showcase the best of local ingredients and premium craftsmanship. Clean, crisp flavours sit at the heart of the menu, rooted in familiar classics and elevated through precision and creativity. Signature cocktails include ’Birch’, blending birch sap vodka, vintage apple eau de vie, birch caramel and green tea-infused vermouth. Served in a locally crafted ceramic tumbler, it embodies the bar’s spirit of Scottish craftsmanship. Alongside the drinks, guests can enjoy a curated selection of refined bar bites, both savoury and sweet, created to complement the cocktails.