Full Grand Café at The Grand Cafe Edinburgh
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Up to 250standing
Up to 143seated
Edinburgh Waverleynearest station
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About this space
Exclusive use of the whole Grand Café — the ground floor and mezzanine of the double-height former Scotsman advertising hall, combined. It holds 143 for a seated dinner, 250 standing or 250 for a drinks reception, with private bar service and drinks-package potential. Suited to gala-style dinners, receptions, launches and celebrations in a light-filled 1905 room with velvet booths and live music.
North Bridge / Old Town
Features
Wifi
Exclusive-use restaurant hire
Ground floor and mezzanine combined
Natural light
Private bar and drinks service
Booths and semi-private areas
Live music options
Historic 1905 interior
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 12pm
Capacities
250 Reception
250 Standing
143 Dining
Guide prices
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Dining
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Party packages
Private Dining Menu AEvery day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£45 / Per PersonPrivate dining menu (Menu A)From £45 per personPrices include VAT
Party packages
Private Dining Menu BEvery day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£55 / Per PersonPrivate dining menu (Menu B)From £55 per personPrices include VAT
Party packages
Private Dining Menu CEvery day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£65 / Per PersonPrivate dining menu (Menu C)From £65 per personPrices include VAT
Party packages
Afternoon TeaEvery day, 12:00 - 16:00Every day, 12:00 - 16:00
£38 / Per PersonAfternoon Tea£37.95 per personPrices include VAT
Party packages
Festive Party PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 22:00Every day, 18:00 - 22:00
£110 / Per PersonFestive Party Package£110 per personPrices include VAT
Events
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Minimum spend
Every day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£600 / Minimum spendVenue Hire Per Day
Every day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£500 / Venue FeeParty packages
Private Dining Menu AEvery day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£45 / Per PersonPrivate dining menu (Menu A)From £45 per personPrices include VAT
Party packages
Finger BuffetEvery day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£25 / Per PersonFinger BuffetFrom £25 per personPrices include VAT
About this venue
All-day brasserie and café-bar in the former Scotsman newspaper building (1905) on North Bridge, set within The Scotsman Hotel. Original Edwardian interiors, velvet balcony booths, live piano and a bar open late. Menus are modern Scottish and European, from brunch and lunch to cocktails and dinner. Private and semi-private hire covers intimate booths, the mezzanine and exclusive full-restaurant use for 143 seated or 250 standing drinks receptions and celebrations.
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