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Welcome East & West (Joint) 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 140
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Wellcome East & West

Together, Wellcome East and Wellcome West create a stunning gallery-style suite with high ceilings, an impressive main staircase entry, and walls lined with historical paintings and busts - an inspiring arrival for any event.

Individually, each space is flexible and neutral, perfectly suited to lectures, workshops, training sessions, and networking events. When combined, they form a larger, seamless space ideal for conferences, dinners, exhibitions, or receptions.

Wellcome East also features a large dedicated servery, making it the perfect catering or drinks reception area when hosting in both rooms.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £1320–£1940 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1940 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 110
  • Theatre
    up to 140
  • Boardroom
    up to 64
  • Cabaret
    up to 100
  • Classroom
    up to 50

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
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • 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: 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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MS
Megan S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Society of Edinburgh

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