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Popular Edinburgh Dog-Friendly Café Launches Exclusive "Supper Club"

Press release 07 October 2024

Sip & Bark, the popular dog-friendly café in Stockbridge has revealed details of its highly anticipated Supper Club, which is now open for bookings.

Photo of a cafe table with cocktails and a plate with dog biscuits

Starting on 19th October, this new evening dining experience will run every Saturday, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for dog owners, dog lovers, and food enthusiasts alike.

Since opening earlier this year, Sip & Bark has quickly become the go-to destination for locals and visitors looking for a great bite to eat, coffee, or cocktails in a pet-friendly setting. Now, with its Supper Club offering, Sip & Bark is answering the call from customers eager for an evening service.

We've been overwhelmed with the support from locals and our customers since we opened in April, with multiple requests for an evening service.

So we thought what better time to launch our exclusive Supper Club. This is a brilliant way to welcome dog owners and dog lovers to Sip & Bark, with very limited space available every week.

- Kasia Neilson Co-Owner of Sip & Bark

The Supper Club promises a first-class dining experience with a carefully selected menu for both humans and their furry companions.

Dishes on the regular menu include:

  • Pigeon breast with barley risotto
  • Lamb textures with red pepper coulis
  • Plaice, new tatties, and sauce
  • Beetroot risotto

The doggy menu features:

  • Chicken biscuits
  • Meatballs with carrots
  • Dessert cupcakes
  • Special doggy wine

To support the growth of the business, the entrepreneurs behind Sip & Bark recently secured a £75,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland through fund manager DSL Business Finance.

The £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland launched in October 2023 and offers loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million. The fund is part of the British Business Bank’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth by supporting businesses across Scotland.

Edinburgh has a vibrant café culture, and it is no surprise to hear that Sip & Bark has gone down very well with pet owners in the city. The concept is incredibly creative, but underpinning its success are two entrepreneurs with ambitious plans to diversify and expand. Access to finance is key, and the Investment Fund for Scotland is designed to support businesses all over Scotland in any sector to develop and grow.

- Mark Sterritt Director, Nations and Regions Investment Funds, British Business Bank

With limited seating, Sip & Bark’s Supper Club is set to become one of the most sought-after weekend dining experiences in the city. Bookings are now open, and customers are encouraged to secure their spots early to avoid disappointment.

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Notes to editors

About the Investment Fund for Scotland 

Operated by the British Business Bank, the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS) provides a mix of debt and equity funding. IFS will offer a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25k to £100k, debt finance from £100k to £2m and equity investment up to £5 million. It works alongside the various support and funding organisations from Scottish government as well as local intermediaries such as accountants, fund managers and banks, to support Scotland’s smaller businesses at all stages of their development.

The funds in which the IFS invests are open to businesses with material operations, or planning to open material operations, in all areas of Scotland including but not limited to Northeastern Scotland, Highlands and Islands, Eastern Scotland, West Central Scotland and Southern Scotland.

Supported by Nations and Regions Investments Limited, a subsidiary of British Business Bank plc, the Bank is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. Neither Nations and Regions Investments Limited nor British Business Bank plc are authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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