The Underground Bar at Royal Scots Club

Bar in a Hotel
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Private space
29-31 Abercromby Place, The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE –
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


Usually booked for

Funeral Reception

Typically for about 35 guests and costs about £250.


"Food and drinks all lovely Service was good too. Venue was clean well organised."

- Janette S. Mar 2026


Offers and packages

Menu


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Underground Bar with a three-course Christmas menu, coffee, tea and chocolates for a private dining event.

Christmas Menu – The Underground Bar
£43.50 per person

VENUE / EVENT OFFER
• Exclusive private dining room
• Freshly brewed filter coffee and tea with chocolates

STARTERS
1. Roast tomato soup
2. Goats cheese, beetroot and chive tart
3. Ham hock terrine
4. Smoked haddock, prawn and dill mousse

MAINS
1. Roast turkey breast
2. Slow cooked rump of Scottish beef
3. Baked salmon fillet
4. Roast chestnut and mushroom risotto

DESSERTS
1. Christmas pudding
2. Warm apricot and pistachio frangipane
3. Selection of cheese
4. Chocolate and orange slice


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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Cabaret
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00

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
  • 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Keep the space clean.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

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JS
Janette S.
Verified review
Funeral Reception · 35 guests · February 2026

Food and drinks all lovely Service was good too. Venue was clean well organised. And ready for is when we arrived.

4.7
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!

4.7
ZH
Zoe H.
Verified review
Party · 35 guests · November 2024
5.0
JS
Janette S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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