In partnership with Lonkero, a take on Finland’s national long drink, which has recently launched to market in Edinburgh, the large 4m outdoor screen boasts a two-month line-up of feel-good classic films and live screenings of Olympic Games Paris 2024.
“Our refreshing long drink, made of gin, grapefruit and botanics is inspired by eccentricity and the love of the outdoors” says Joe Harris, co-founder of Lonkero Drinks.
“What better way to celebrate its launch than with a free outdoor cinema at the city’s most loved and eccentric hang out, Edinburgh Street Food.”
Lonkero Drinks won Best New Alcoholic Drink Start Up at this year’s In-Drinks show and is already proving popular at the city’s vibrant and bustling 7 day a week street food market.
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All films and live sports are free to watch at Edinburgh Street Food, where 50 Lonkero-sponsored deck chairs (available on a first-come-first-served basis) are available. Guests can order from 11+ street food vendors and 3 bars from the comfort of their seats via QR code.
Those aged 18+ might like to try a crisp pint of Lonkero, available at Edinburgh Street Food on draught, served over ice with a slice of grapefruit.
“ESF is proud to be a springboard for many independent food and drink businesses,” says Andrew Marshall, co-founder of Edinburgh Street Food”.
“Not only are we thrilled to add Lonkero to that mix, but conscious of the ever-increasing financial pressures on our customers, we were eager to offer a fun and free activity for people to enjoy this summer” he adds.
Edinburgh Street Food’s free outdoor cinema joins a weekly SpeedQuiz on Wednesdays and Gilded Balloon comedy night on Thursdays, in an ever-growing calendar of exciting events.
Visit Edinburgh Street Food beside the OMNi Centre, Leith Street, EH1 3AU open every day from 12 pm-11 pm with food served until 11pm throughout July and August.
See the full schedule for July and August on Edinburgh Street Food’s website, with more films soon to be announced for September.