An award-winning cocktail bar located in a famous UK city has announced its closure, leaving many of the customers heartbroken. The Barologist, a bar in Edinburgh, shared that it will be serving its last orders on May 16. 

Located on Commercial Street in Leith, the bar has won several top accolades, including the Spirit Pub of the Year and Innovation Pub of the Year gongs at the Greene King Night of Excellence Awards in 2022. It opened in 2018 and has since become a top choice for many. Sharing the sad news of the closure on Facebook, the owners wrote: “After many wonderful years, The Barologist in Leith will close its doors on 16.05.2025.

“It’s been an incredible journey serving the people of Leith and the wider Edinburgh community – thank you for all the memories, support, and good times!"

“We’re thrilled to announce that a brand new Barologist is opening in Harrogate! Stay tuned to see our journey as we take on a new venue. Plus, you can still catch us on the move with The Barologist on Tour, bringing our cocktails to events and venues across the country.

“We hope to return to Edinburgh in the future if the perfect venue comes along.”

The update left many social media users disappointed as they recalled their memories at the bar. 

One of the users replied to the post: "This saddens me. I was looking forward to dinner there. Harrogate is just a tad too far."

Another one replied: "Going to miss all the fantastic staff who I now regard as lovely friends."

A third user commented: "Shame The Barologist is leaving. The property is big enough to be a Weatherspoon."

A fourth user said: "I am gutted. I love The Barologist."

The news comes as many shops, restaurants, and bars across the UK are making an exit from the high street, citing various reasons. 

Recently, a beloved bar in Bristol announced its sudden and immediate closure. Its owners took to social media to announce the news, blaming their "aggressive" landlord for the closure.