Edinburgh locals 'buzzing' after city centre pub announces return of secret domes

The popular domes are making a return
-Credit: (Image: Cask Smugglers)


Edinburgh locals have welcomed the return of a popular feature at a city centre bar.

Cask Smugglers, which sits ontop of Waverley Station, previously introduced 'secret domes' which proved to be a big hit. The private, covered drinking spots were often fully booked - though had to be removed after a planning application was refused.

Now, they're making a return. Residents have said they're 'excited', and while booking isn't open yet the venue has promised the domes will pop up 'some time in October'.

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Taking to Facebook, Cask Smugglers said: "The secret domes are coming back!

"The Secret Domes are finally coming back and we are SO EXCITED. Bookings ARE NOT open yet - we will be releasing these soon, as well as our Top Secret Location.

"Please note we are currently transitioning our Social Media pages and any messages regarding bookings won’t be actioned at this time. Once bookings open, any and all enquiries are welcome once we’re taking reservations!

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"See you sometime in October."

Locals were thrilled by the news, and quick to comment. One posted: "Fantastic! I'm so happy the secret domes are coming back."

A second added: "This is fab - excited!"

A third said: "So glad they're coming back! Will need to get booked in."

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The venue closed the domes last October, after a planning application was refused.

Taking to Instagram they posted: "It’s with mixed emotions we announce the closing of the Secret Domes. Over the last three years, we have welcomed visitors from all over the world to our Secret Domes. We have had the joy of being a part of so many beautiful moments in this time, proposals, weddings, parties and everything in between. What a party it’s been!

"We are extremely disappointed to announce that due to the refusal of our planning application, and changes to post-Covid flexibility for temporary pop-up venues, we will no longer be trading our Secret Domes at Cask Smugglers."