The beloved Edinburgh street food mecca, The Pitt, is poised for a triumphant return in its new Granton digs.
Set to throw open its doors on Friday, 6 December 2024, the revamped Pitt promises to be more than just a gastronomic hotspot; it’s shaping up to be a proper community hub.
This £500,000-plus venture, spearheaded by the not-for-profit Granton Project CIC, is set to breathe new life into the area.
The 15,000 sq ft space, nestled on West Shore Road, boasts unrivalled views of the Firth of Forth and will house not only the familiar food market but also retail units and dedicated spaces for local groups.
Punters can expect a mix of old favourites like Buffalo Truck and Barney’s Beer, alongside newcomers such as Pulp Friction and Choola.
Hal Prescott, Chief Executive of The Pitt said: “The Pitt, Granton has been two years in the making so I could not be more delighted to be announcing our official opening date.
“The new Pitt has all the core ingredients from the original Pitt but is supercharged with a significant event space, family areas, a coworking space, two permanent saunas and of course this fantastic location on the Granton prom.
“We’re a very small team working to make a big difference to north Edinburgh and the support we’ve had financially and as advisors from Firstport and Foundation Scotland has been invaluable to us, The Pitt simply wouldn’t be reopening without them.”
Ali Kennedy, Social Investment Executive with Foundation Scotland, said: “This project will have a massive impact on the local surrounding communities, and the ambition of Hal and the Granton Project CIC team is to be commended.
“We’re very impressed by all the activity and collaborations emerging to date, and are confident that our investment will support even more impact, more local aspiration, and the creation of even more pathways into the hospitality sector.
“Our blend of grant and loan investment offers flexibility for innovative projects like this, and we know that the team will deliver a unique and thriving community project for Granton and beyond.”
Daisy Ford-Downes, Head of Group Investment Programmes at Firstport, said: “Hal and his team have been working tirelessly to get to this point, so we are delighted that The Pitt is finally ready to open its doors to customers.
“The Catalyst Fund, with its patient and flexible repayment model, was designed to support projects just like this- innovative, ambitious, collaborative, and with the potential to make a positive impact in the community.
“The Pitt in Granton, with a brand new venue, amazing trader line up and strong partnerships, is well placed to become not just a foodie’s destination, but also a thriving hub for enterprise development and community action.”
Andrew Barnett from Barney’s said: “We’ve been a trading partner with The Pitt since its original opening in December 2015, and always found it a great place to introduce people to new beers and collaborate with other food and drink producers.
“We at Barney’s Beer are all excited to re-start that trading relationship and be part of the new bigger, better Pitt at the Granton shore.”
The Pitt will feature a mix of familiar faces from the old Pitt Street location, such as Buffalo Truck and Barney’s Beer, alongside exciting new traders such as Pulp Friction, Choola and Fire Bowl. One notable addition is Social Bite, who will be the exclusive dessert provider.
Operating Thursday to Sunday from 8am to 10pm, The Pitt is poised to become a cornerstone of the Granton Waterfront regeneration project, fostering community spirit and enterprise in North Edinburgh.
