New Edinburgh flats and a Fortitude coffee shop will replace an old pub.
The City of Edinburgh Council granted permission for the proposal from developer TIRS Limited on Friday October 22.
The construction firm want to change use of the Southside Steamie boozer in Newington Road and create a new Fortitude coffee shop and three new flats.
Fortitude have quickly become one of Edinburgh’s best coffee shop’s in recent years, after opening in 2014.
The Newington Road premises will be Fortitudes third premises in the capital city, with two more already in place at York Place and Hamilton Place.
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A spokesperson explained more about their stores on Fortitude's website.
They said: “The tables and counter have been crafted from sustainable Iroko hardwood and the floor reclaimed from an old church.
"We offer two espresso options and a variety of filter; hand-brewed on Kalita Wave or batch-brewed. Choose from a selection of cakes and pastries from local bakeries to accompany your coffee and watch the trams go by.”
The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland had some reservations about the idea on the planning application and called for some changes as to not damage the historic features of the building.
The City of Edinburgh Council said the plan was acceptable when granting planning permission.
A spokesperson said: “The introduction of a restricted class three and three residential units would be acceptable in that the proposed uses would fit harmoniously within the surrounding area.
“The surrounding area is characterised by ground floor commercial units in the form of cafes, restaurants, retail and other similar businesses with residential above.
“The creation of the residential units in place of a business unit would not prejudice or inhibit the activities of nearby employment uses and would go towards achieving wider council strategies.”
