Ground Floor Dining at The Grand Cafe Edinburgh
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Up to 75seated
Edinburgh Waverleynearest station
Afternoon Teabest for
North Bridge / Old Townarea
About this space
The ground floor of the double-height former Scotsman advertising hall, hired privately or semi-privately for drinks receptions, celebrations and special dinners for up to 75 dining guests. The light-filled 1905 room has booths and semi-private areas, an in-house pianist playing from the balcony, and live music into the evening.
Features
Wifi
Natural light
Live piano music
Booths and semi-private areas
Double-height hall
Historic 1905 interior
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 12pm
Capacities
75 Dining
Guide prices
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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 FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Every day, 10:00 - 23:00Every day, 10:00 - 23:00
£250 / Venue FeeAbout 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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