A pub with wooden tables, red upholstered benches, and a stone-accent wall at Tolbooth Tavern.
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A pub with dark wood tables, red upholstered chairs, and candlelit decor at Tolbooth Tavern.
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A stone pub exterior with hanging flower baskets, large windows, and a bagpiper at Tolbooth Tavern.
A historic pub exterior with stone walls, hanging lanterns, and flower baskets at Tolbooth Tavern.

Exclusive Use at Tolbooth Tavern

Pub
·
Whole venue
167 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 65
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Tolbooth Tavern, located on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, offers a charming and historic setting for events. For exclusive use, the venue can accommodate up to 65 guests seated for dinner, or 100 guests for a more casual event. This makes it an ideal spot for various gatherings, from formal dinners to more relaxed social events.

The Tolbooth Tavern is known for its cosy and traditional Scottish pub atmosphere, complete with a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. It boasts over 200 years of Scottish hospitality, offering a range of local beers, spirits, and whisky, along with a menu featuring Scottish favourites like cullen skink, haggis, and freshly landed fish and chips.

If you’re planning a special event, the Tolbooth Tavern provides a unique and memorable backdrop, blending historic charm with modern amenities. Whether it’s a festive celebration, a corporate event, or a family gathering, the venues exclusive use option ensures a private and intimate experience for your guests.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Lunch
£26.95 per person

Festive Dinner
£42.95 per person

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
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
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 22:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Tolbooth Tavern

Tolbooth Tavern 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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Meet your host

Sophie Mallon
Member of Tagvenue since October 2024
3h Response time
100% Response rate

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