The Underground Bar at Royal Scots Club
Underground Space in a Hotel
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Private space
9 reviews
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29-31 Abercromby Place, The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE
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New Town, Edinburgh
About this space
Located on floor B4 of The Royal Scots Club, The Underground Bar is a tastefully decorated and comfortable rustic bar with a variety of facilities suitable for a range of events.
Host your team away day, a friend's birthday party, work night out with live music, or a pub quiz with your best mates. Seating includes cushioned booths, high stool tables, and cushioned benches. A full-service bar, fast WiFi, and lift accessibility. Hosting a meeting? We provide everything you need for a successful meeting in a unique environment.
Facilities
Fully stocked bar with draught beer, lager, bottled beers, wines, spirits, mixers, soft drinks and a full cocktail list
Capacity – up to 30 pax seated, 40 standing
Air conditioning
Wireless music
Wi-Fi
Stage (on request)
LCD screen
Flip Charts available
Event offers and packages
Package per person
Our Christmas party packages are now available and include:
Celebrate Christmas a little more casually with our ‘Cocktails and Canapes’ package in our newly furnished Underground Bar. Choose from our list of delicious bespoke Christmas-themed cocktails and mouthwatering canapes in our cosy new addition! Ideal for office parties, family get-togethers, and nights out to celebrate with friends, you’ll love the atmosphere and versatility of this bar.
Suitable for up to 20 attendees.
£450 minimum spend from 29/11/24 - 06/01/25, Mon - Thurs. Weekends subject to availability.
Wine Tasting Masterclass - £35pp
Put your taste buds to the test with a Wine Tasting Masterclass from our friends at Great Grog this Christmas. Enjoy an expertly curated selection of wines from around the world in one of our elegant Club Rooms. Invite your friends or coworkers for a delicious night out. Suitable for up to 40 attendees in The Underground Bar and 90 attendees in our larger suites.
Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance.
Subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Whisky Tasting Masterclass – £52pp
Explore our range of Whisky from around Scotland in the comfort of The Royal Scots Club. Our in-house Whisky expert will take you on a delectable malt tour including our brand new Royal Scots Club Whisky. Ideal for groups of friends and clients you’re looking to treat this festive season. Suitable for up to 16 attendees.
Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance.
Subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Celebrate Christmas a little more casually with our ‘Cocktails and Canapes’ package in our newly furnished Underground Bar. Choose from our list of delicious bespoke Christmas-themed cocktails and mouthwatering canapes in our cosy new addition! Ideal for office parties, family get-togethers, and nights out to celebrate with friends, you’ll love the atmosphere and versatility of this bar.
Suitable for up to 20 attendees.
£450 minimum spend from 29/11/24 - 06/01/25, Mon - Thurs. Weekends subject to availability.
Wine Tasting Masterclass - £35pp
Put your taste buds to the test with a Wine Tasting Masterclass from our friends at Great Grog this Christmas. Enjoy an expertly curated selection of wines from around the world in one of our elegant Club Rooms. Invite your friends or coworkers for a delicious night out. Suitable for up to 40 attendees in The Underground Bar and 90 attendees in our larger suites.
Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance.
Subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Whisky Tasting Masterclass – £52pp
Explore our range of Whisky from around Scotland in the comfort of The Royal Scots Club. Our in-house Whisky expert will take you on a delectable malt tour including our brand new Royal Scots Club Whisky. Ideal for groups of friends and clients you’re looking to treat this festive season. Suitable for up to 16 attendees.
Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance.
Subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Prices
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£350
hire fee per day
Per afternoon
12:00 –
18:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
0:00
from
£450
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£600
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
Members of The Royal Scots Club receive 30% off room hire and 10% off food sales. Members receive an additional £100 refund on room hire when bar sales are over £750. These conditions apply to active Members of The Royal Scots Club only.
Private Hire
£450.00 for a 12 pm-6pm or a 6 pm-12 midnight
£600.00 for 12-12
Minimum spend – on food or drink £600, either pre-booked or over the bar by way of bar sales.
Private Hire
£450.00 for a 12 pm-6pm or a 6 pm-12 midnight
£600.00 for 12-12
Minimum spend – on food or drink £600, either pre-booked or over the bar by way of bar sales.
Sandwich & wrap platter, crisps - £12.00 pp (incl. vegetarian options)
Charcuterie & cheese boards with pickles and French bread - £15.00 pp (vegetarian option available)
Beefburgers & Hot Dogs, fried onions, coleslaw, cheese slices, relish, yellow mustard and French fries £15.00pp (vegetarian option available)
Hot Chafing dish with chilli con carne, rice, sour cream and crushed nachos - £18.00pp (vegetarian option available)
Charcuterie & cheese boards with pickles and French bread - £15.00 pp (vegetarian option available)
Beefburgers & Hot Dogs, fried onions, coleslaw, cheese slices, relish, yellow mustard and French fries £15.00pp (vegetarian option available)
Hot Chafing dish with chilli con carne, rice, sour cream and crushed nachos - £18.00pp (vegetarian option available)
Capacity
Standing
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 30
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction
after
22:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available
Host rules
Keep the space clean.
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(9 reviews and ratings - )
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RS
Rebecca S.
Verified review
Party · 35 guests
· September 2025
Staff were great and so helpful and food was delicious. Would highly recommend for people looking for a private booking!
Submitted 2 months ago
4.7
ZH
Zoe H.
Verified review
Party · 35 guests
· November 2024
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
ZH
Zoe H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
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