The new 3,600 sq ft coffeehouse, owned by Urban Street Scene Ltd, will be the largest Black Sheep Coffee in Edinburgh and create 15 new jobs. It will have a seating capacity of 190, including a 50-seat outdoor patio.

As well as coffee, the venture will also be one of two Black Sheep Coffee establishments in Edinburgh to serve beer and cocktails – featuring innovative bottoms-up beer nozzles which are designed to speed up service by filling glasses from the bottom.

Owner Ian Lindsay and his wife Desiree will take a hands-on role in the venture, having relocated from Buckinghamshire to pursue their passion for coffee.

Mr Lindsay, managing director at Urban Street Scene Ltd, said: “We are so excited to be opening the new flagship Black Sheep Coffee franchise in Haymarket, as it has always been a dream of ours to open a coffeehouse.

“HSBC has been a huge help and I have really appreciated the advice and hands on support.”

Coenraad Horn, relationship manager at HSBC UK, added: “Black Sheep Coffee is a well-established coffeehouse chain and will be a welcomed addition to the busy Haymarket area.

“We were delighted to be able to work with Ian and Desiree to make their dream a reality while also supporting the local economy through the creation of new jobs. We look forward to seeing the new venture in action.”

Black Sheep Coffee is expected to open on Tuesday, 14 May and will be open from 6am to 10pm seven days a week at 8 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT.