Edinburgh’s much‑loved Irish‑American pub, The Boston Bar, has doubled in size with the launch of its brand‑new basement space, Downtown – a warm, character‑filled space inspired by the traditional Irish pubs of Donegal and the buzzing bar culture of Boston and New York.
To mark the opening, The Boston Bar has teamed up with Coors to offer one lucky winner and their chosen guest the ultimate prize: an all‑expenses‑paid three‑night trip to Boston, USA worth £7,000, including return flights from Edinburgh, 4‑star hotel accommodation, curated experiences and a food and drink allowance.
Downtown blends rich dark wood, exposed sandstone walls, and hand‑picked antiques sourced from Ireland, the USA, and local auction houses. The result is a cosy yet lively space where visitors can settle in for a quiet pint, enjoy live Irish trad music, catch live sport – including Gaelic football and hurling – or gather with friends for a night of craic.
Downtown offers flexible seating from intimate snugs to high‑tops for groups and eight large screens positioned for perfect sports viewing. Alongside its bustling atmosphere, Downtown will host trad music seisiúns on Mondays and Tuesdays which launch on 15th September at 8pm as well as Irish comedy which is due to launch in October.
The space is also available to book for private events for groups of 20-100 people and areas are available to book for group sports viewings. The food menu mirrors the upstairs bar, with signature favourites such as the Spice Bag, the Sunday Roast, and the recently launched Boston Spud Co. baked potato menu. Drinks range from classic pints of Guinness to craft Irish beers and playful twists on cocktails, including the Galway Girl and Fenway Old Fashioned.
Owner Edward Fox said: “We wanted Downtown to feel like a little slice of my wifes homeland – Donegal in the heart of Edinburgh, but with a nod to Boston’s gritty charm. It’s a space that’s warm, welcoming and full of life – somewhere you can pop in for a quiet drink or make a night of it. The Boston trip giveaway felt like the perfect way to celebrate this next chapter for the bar.”
How to enter the trip giveaway, to enter, simply:
- Share the competition post on Instagram to your story.
- Tag your travel partner in the comments.
- Follow @bostonbaredin.
For extra entries, book a table at bostonbar.co.uk and visit The Boston Bar before 28 September 2025.. The winner will be announced at 7pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025 and must be available to travel between 1 October – 31 December 2025. Full terms and conditions are available on the Boston Bar Instagram page.
Downtown at The Boston Bar is open now and available for private hire. For bookings, visit bostonbar.co.uk.
