A "high profile" bar and restaurant in a Scottish city has been sold.

The premises with a  “very unusual and interesting layout” were sold after only a matter of weeks on the market.

Cornerstone Business Agents said its clients had “spent liberally” on a recent renovation of the Melville Place property in Edinburgh.

The former Bar 13 premises are licensed seven days from 9am to 1am and the agent said there is “huge potential for expansion”. 

The premises are located on Melville Place in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End The premises are located on Melville Place in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents)

Barry McNeil, director of Cornerstone Business Agents, said: “We are delighted to conclude another city centre sale. Equally delighted to see another new exciting concept coming to Edinburgh.”


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The agent also said: “There are many nooks and crannies within the property that give it a very unusual and interesting layout.

“The bar is to the centre of the premises with access to the galley kitchen behind. Our clients have spent liberally to create an inviting and well-presented modern bar/ restaurant that would suit a number of different style and cuisines."

The agent added: “Our clients have also invested heavily into ‘unseen’ alterations in property including wiring, electrics, property compliance, flooring and overall condition of the property.”

The value of the sale was not disclosed but the property was marketed on a leasehold basis, with a £35,000 premium and rent of around £36,000.