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The Counting House

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From £60 per hour
250 people
Buses 3 minute walk, Waverley Train Station 10 minute walk
400m² (4306ft²)

Spaces in The Counting House

200 Reception

Ballroom

From £60.00 / Venue Fee

Self contained, with private bar/lounge area for quick turnarounds. Private space for your guests only. Can seat up to 80 for an ideal wedding. Evening event can host up to 200 if required PA and AV system Wedding menus avaliable Dedicated Events Manager

100 Standing

Sports bar

From £1,000.00 / Minimum Spend

The Sports bar at The Counting House is a versatile space suitable for a variety of events and gatherings. With its lively atmosphere and ample seating, it is perfect for hosting sports viewing parties, social gatherings, and casual networking events. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks, including a range of beers, cocktails, and spirits, ensuring that guests have plenty of options to choose from. The Sports bar also features multiple large screens, making it an ideal venue for watching live sports events. Whether you're looking to catch a game with friends or host a casual get-together, the Sports bar at The Counting House provides a vibrant and welcoming setting.

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250 Theatre

Function Suite

From £5,000.00 / Minimum Spend

The Function Suite at The Counting House is a stunning 18th century ballroom and event space located above the famous Pear Tree bar restaurant and garden. With its glass dome and chandeliers, the Function Suite offers a unique and elegant setting for a variety of events. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a wedding reception, a private party, or a conference, the Function Suite can accommodate your needs. The spacious ballroom provides ample room for seating arrangements such as boardroom, cabaret, classroom, dining, dinner dance, reception, standing, theatre, or U-shaped setups. The Function Suite is equipped with modern facilities including audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi, and professional lighting. The venue also offers catering services to enhance your event experience. Book the Function Suite at The Counting House for a memorable and successful event.

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About The Counting House

The Counting House is an 18th century ballroom and function suite located above the Pear Tree, a famous bar restaurant and garden in Edinburgh's old town. It was built in 1749 and has a rich history, hosting Scottish dignitaries such as Robert Burns and Thomas Blacklock. The Usher family, known for their brewing and distilling dynasty, once owned the property. The venue offers a unique private event space in the city centre, with a three-storey house and open views of the Meadows, Bruntsfield, and Arthur's Seat. It also includes an open courtyard and a ballroom with a glass dome and chandeliers. Today, The Counting House is a public house that provides a charming and historic setting for guests to enjoy food and drinks. For more information and bookings, visit their website or contact them at 0131 667 7533. The Counting House ballroom is an ideal space for Weddings, Ceilidhs, Private Functions and more. Set just south of the City Centre, adjoining the historical pub The Pear Tree.

The Counting House - Edinburgh

The Counting House, Edinburgh – Host your wedding or private event in this historic ballroom with stunning views. Capacity for up to 200 guests. Book now!

Location: , Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Coordinates: 55.9445052, -3.1850857

Capacity: 40 - 250 guests
Starting from: 60 per hour

Available Spaces

Ballroom

Capacity: Up to 200 Reception guests

Pricing: 60 / Venue Fee

Self contained, with private bar/lounge area for quick turnarounds. Private space for your guests only. Can seat up to 80 for an ideal wedding. Evening event can host up to 200 if required PA and AV system Wedding menus avaliable Dedicated Events Manager

Sports bar

Capacity: Up to 100 Standing guests

Pricing: 1000 / Minimum Spend

The Sports bar at The Counting House is a versatile space suitable for a variety of events and gatherings. With its lively atmosphere and ample seating, it is perfect for hosting sports viewing parties, social gatherings, and casual networking events. The bar offers a wide selection of drinks, including a range of beers, cocktails, and spirits, ensuring that guests have plenty of options to choose from. The Sports bar also features multiple large screens, making it an ideal venue for watching live sports events. Whether you're looking to catch a game with friends or host a casual get-together, the Sports bar at The Counting House provides a vibrant and welcoming setting.

Function Suite

Capacity: Up to 250 Theatre guests

Pricing: 5000 / Minimum Spend

The Function Suite at The Counting House is a stunning 18th century ballroom and event space located above the famous Pear Tree bar restaurant and garden. With its glass dome and chandeliers, the Function Suite offers a unique and elegant setting for a variety of events. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a wedding reception, a private party, or a conference, the Function Suite can accommodate your needs. The spacious ballroom provides ample room for seating arrangements such as boardroom, cabaret, classroom, dining, dinner dance, reception, standing, theatre, or U-shaped setups. The Function Suite is equipped with modern facilities including audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi, and professional lighting. The venue also offers catering services to enhance your event experience. Book the Function Suite at The Counting House for a memorable and successful event.

About This Venue

The Counting House is an 18th century ballroom and function suite located above the Pear Tree, a famous bar restaurant and garden in Edinburgh's old town. It was built in 1749 and has a rich history, hosting Scottish dignitaries such as Robert Burns and Thomas Blacklock. The Usher family, known for their brewing and distilling dynasty, once owned the property. The venue offers a unique private event space in the city centre, with a three-storey house and open views of the Meadows, Bruntsfield, and Arthur's Seat. It also includes an open courtyard and a ballroom with a glass dome and chandeliers. Today, The Counting House is a public house that provides a charming and historic setting for guests to enjoy food and drinks. For more information and bookings, visit their website or contact them at 0131 667 7533. The Counting House ballroom is an ideal space for Weddings, Ceilidhs, Private Functions and more. Set just south of the City Centre, adjoining the historical pub The Pear Tree.

Venue Information

Total Spaces: 3

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/Edinburgh/81314/The-Counting-House