The opening date for a new concept of Japanese bar and restaurant in Edinburgh's city centre has been confirmed.
Locals were quick to get excited after seeing the Star Wars themed posters in the window at 40-41 Queensferry Street in October, suggesting that a new eatery based on the sci-fi fan favourite was coming to the capital.
Although there have been no indications, other than the decor, that Hope Izakaya is set to based on Star Wars, the new and exciting concept of a Japanese bar in the city's west end is bound to draw visitors from all over.