An event space in a pub with wooden floors, stained glass windows, and dark wood chairs at The Parliament Arms.
A pub event space with a dark wood bar, arched ceiling, and globe pendant lights at The Parliament Arms.
A pub event space with dark wood tables, high chairs, and large front windows at The Parliament Arms.
An event space in a pub with dark wood paneling, vintage bar stools, and warm lighting at The Parliament Arms.

Main Dining Area at The Parliament Arms

Dining Room in a Pub
·
Shared space
67 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BT –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 60
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Main Dining Area is a Dining Room in The Parliament Arms defined by a low, vaulted plaster ceiling that gives the room an intimate, enclosed character.

Design: The room presents dark timber panelling, varnished floorboards and globe pendant lights over a muted palette, with mirrored wall surfaces that reflect the interior.

Features: The dining area has a serving bar and freestanding tables and chairs that can be rearranged. The dining area provides Wi‑Fi, natural light, a step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated meals or standing drinks.

What sets it apart: The room includes a built-in PA system and allows guests to play their own music or bring a DJ for events.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £26 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 90
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 20:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About The Parliament Arms

The Parliament Arms is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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