Ember and Fellows set to create over 90 jobs in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Edinburgh-based Signature Group has announced plans to create over 90 jobs in Edinburgh with the launch of two new bars and restaurants, Ember and Fellows, under one roof in early 2027. The venues will occupy a historic site on Forrest Road in the city’s Old Town, close to the National Museum of Scotland and Greyfriars Bobby. The building was constructed between 1872 and 1874 as a purpose-built meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, described in the release as a secretive mutual-aid society.
Ember will be a traditional Scottish high-end pub with a menu built around seasonal produce and charcoal cooking, while Fellows will be a sports bar and entertainment space. The company said the two venues will offer separate hospitality experiences under one roof, day and night. Ember & Fellows is the first entirely new venue launched by Signature Group since McLarens on the Corner opened in Edinburgh’s Morningside in 2020.
The company said both venues will become part of Signature Group, which it states already operates over 20 bars, restaurants and hotels across Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland.
Nic Wood, Director at Signature Group, said: “2027 is set to be a really exciting year for Signature as we gear up to launch our first two major new bars and restaurants in the capital for over six years, creating over 90 hospitality jobs.”
He added: “We didn’t intend to take such a long break, but recent government policies have made expansion increasingly challenging. When this opportunity came along, though, we knew we could put our own signature on the building with fresh concepts, a new design and something Scotland hasn’t seen before. That’s always been our USP. We like to do things a little differently and give guests something they won’t find anywhere else.”
On the location, Wood said: “Forrest Road offers the perfect location to open ‘Ember & Fellows’, right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Expect two separate hospitality venues with their own distinct personality, all under one roof, day and night.”
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He also said: “We’re committed to continuous investment and development across all our venues to enhance the customer experience and create a truly unforgettable visit every time.”
Signature Group is now recruiting for a range of hospitality roles at the new Ember & Fellows venue on Forrest Road, with applications and CVs to be emailed to recruitment@signaturepubs.co.uk. Further information is available at www.emberandfellows.co.uk, with updates on Instagram via www.instagram.com/emberpublichouse and www.instagram.com/fellowsedinburgh.
Signature’s other venues in Edinburgh include McLarens on the Corner in Morningside, Copper Blossom on George Street, Badger & Co on Castle Street, and The Rutland, The Huxley, Kyloe and Understory on Rutland Place. The company also operates venues in Glasgow, Aberdeen, St Andrews, and Bridge of Allan, near Stirling.
