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From Saturday, 10th December, we plan to extend our retail opening hours, giving you more time and flexibility to visit us this festive season.

Remember, our range of irresistible bars and eateries are open until late 7 days a week!

Festive retail opening hours:

Sat 10th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Sun 11th Dec: 10am - 7pm 

Mon 12th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Tues 13th Dec:  9am - 8pm 

Wed 14th Dec: 9am -8pm 

Thurs 15th Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Fri 16th Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Sat 17th Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Sun 18th Dec: 10am - 7pm 

Mon 19th Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Tues 20th Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Wed 21st Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Thurs 22nd Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Fri 23rd Dec: 9am - 9pm 

Sat 24th Dec: 9am - 6pm 

Sun 25th Dec: Closed 

Mon 26th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Tues 27th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Wed 28th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Thurs 29th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Fri 30th Dec: 9am - 8pm 

Sat 31st Dec: 9am - 6pm 

Sun 1st Jan: 12pm - 5pm 

Mon 2nd Jan: 9am - 8pm 

Tues 3rd Jan: 9am - 8pm 

Some retailers may close on certain dates (e.g. Boxing Day and New Years Day), please ask in store for further information.

Festive Opening Hours

It’s Christmas at the Quarter again! 

This year will see the return of our extraordinary star decorations, phenomenal Christmas tree and lively Alpine Village, Bar Hutte – offering festive cocktails and food offerings with a cosy and merry feel. New for this festive shopping season will include a host of exciting brands and eateries in which the indulge oneself this time of year, you can also expect a variety of activations, live music, and initiatives around the Quarter in addition to raising money for our wonderful charity partners – Deaf Action &amp; Radio Forth Cash for Kids. 

Whether you are just here to grab your Christmas shopping, wine and dine with friends or spend a big festive day out – the Quarter has something for everyone. Use our hands-free shopping service Dropit to drop your bags for collection or delivery later on, whilst you are free enjoy everything else that St James Quarter has to offer this Christmas. 

We look forward to greeting you with a warm St James Quarter welcome. 

Christmas at St James Quarter

LIMITED DATES FROM 18 NOVEMBER - 30 DECEMBER

There is always something exciting to see, do and enjoy in Edinburgh, and we love sharing with you some unmissable events taking place across the city.

Bringing light and magic to the evenings, Castle of Light returns to Edinburgh Castle for its third spectacular year! Watch as the iconic landmark is transformed by a kaleidoscope of colours unravelling on the castle walls, in Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours- all new for 2022.

With help from the friendly guide Rex, you can explore the beautiful after-dark trail and enjoy a unique experience with family and friends this festive season. Prices start from £12 per child and £20 per adult. Family tickets and a discount for Historic Scotland members are available.

Dates: 18-20 &amp; 25-27 November. 2-4, 8-11, 16-23 &amp; 27-30 December 2022

Times: 4.30pm to 9pm (last entry between 7.30pm and 7.45pm)

For more information and to book tickets visitcastleoflight.scot

Castle of Light returns to Edinburgh Castle for its third spectacular year!

Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours

A unique, après ski wreath-making class is coming toBar Hütte St James Quarter,featuring festive fun and complimentary fizz.

Bar Hütte is teaming up with Simpson's florists to turn up the festivities! What better way to step into Christmas than by creating your very own handmade Christmas wreath? Perfect for fun with family, friends and colleagues, this unmissable class will take place throughout November, at St James Quarter. Priced at £65 per person, crafters can expect everything they need to create their masterpieces, including a glass of prosecco to start the evening. 

Classes will be taking place outside, under Bar Hütte’s stretch tent, so budding wreath makers are advised to wrap up warm. 

Wreath making is set to take place on Sunday 27th November at 1pm, Tuesday 29th November at 7pm, Wednesday 30th November at 7pm, and Tuesday 6th December at 7pm.

Tickets can be purchased over on Eventbrite:HERE.

Inspired by some of the coolest après ski bars in Europe, Bar Hütte combines super snug ski hüttes with a vibrant vibe! From group festivities and date nights with a difference to holiday season get-togethers and family fun, what better way to embrace the most magical time of the year? The much-loved ski-bar opens on 10th November 2022 and runs to 2nd January 2023.

A unique, après ski wreath-making class is coming to Bar Hütte St James Quarter, featuring festive fun and complimentary fizz.

Bar Hütte Wreath-Making, Après Ski Style

Back by popular demand! Following last year’s huge success, Edinburgh’s enchanting city centre après ski village is returning to St James Quarter.

Inspired by some of the coolest ski bars in Europe, Bar Hütte combines super snug ski hüttes with a vibrant city centre vibe. Located at St James Square, expect a lively après ski atmosphere, with seasonal drinks, and the chance to sing karaoke with mates in your own private cosy hütte.

From group festivities and date nights with a difference to holiday season get-togethers and family fun, Bar Hütte are set to impress and entertain guests across the seven-week pop-up.

Soak in the rustic décor and twinkling lights, with oven-baked pizzas, festive cocktails, fine wines and craft beers. Enjoy Christmas karaoke for up to eight people in one of Bar Hütte’s cosy Alpine hüttes.

New for this year, there’s a family-friendly Santa Claus Club booking which includes a karaoke hütte for one-hour, free hot chocolate and colouring pads for the kids, plus the chance to get a picture with Santa Claus.

Bar Hütte’s Party Lodges are the perfect way for larger groups to celebrate Christmas. Pay £150 for hire of the space (up to 20 people) and enjoy a magnum of prosecco. Enjoy the karaoke and keep the drinks flowing for one hour, 50 minutes.

There are also wreath-making sessions to get involved in, classes are being held on select dates and include everything you need to create a Christmas masterpiece with a glass of prosecco to start the session.

Opening on Monday 14th November and running until 2nd January. Bookings are now open:https://www.barhutte.co.uk/bar-hutte-edinburgh/

Back by popular demand! Following last year’s huge success, Edinburgh’s enchanting city centre après ski village is returning to St James Quarter.

BAR HÜTTE’S FESTIVE ALPINE SKI VILLAGE

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The St James Quarter is a new district of the city that connects the existing streetscape to a mixed-use destination of the future – anchored by places and experiences that will draw people from one place to the next – a key component of the map of the city. Boasting a world-class retail, leisure, hotel and residential offer and injecting over £1 billion of investment into Edinburgh, strengthening the city’s global standing by transforming its East End. It will be an inspiring, attractive and vibrant destination for people to live, shop, dine, experience and play.

<div>Retail Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm Restaurant &amp; leisure hours may vary, please check individual locations' directory pages for specific hours.</div>

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