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Wellcome East at The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Event Space in an Event Venue
·
Private space
22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ –
New Town, Edinburgh
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Wellcome East

This impressive gallery-style room features high ceilings, a grand staircase entryway, and walls lined with historical paintings and busts - setting a prestigious tone for any event. Its neutral style and flexible layout make it ideal for lectures, workshops, training sessions, and networking events.

Wellcome East connects directly to Wellcome West, allowing the two spaces to be combined for larger occasions. When used together, Wellcome East is perfect as a catering space or reception area, with the added benefit of its own large dedicated servery.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £615 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £615 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £880 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £880 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £615 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £615 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £880 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £880 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £615 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £615 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £880 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £880 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £615 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £615 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £880 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £880 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £615–£880 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £615 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £615 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £880 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £880 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 60
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Cabaret
    up to 40
  • Classroom
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • 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: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • 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 Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Please contact the venue team for any rules and regulations at the RSE.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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JG
Jennifer G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Society of Edinburgh

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