Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy

Lounge in a Restaurant
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Private space
15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR
Old Town, Edinburgh

About this space

Hot Toddy Whisky Lounge is an underground space, accessible directly from the restaurant upstairs. With colourful still-life paintings of Scottish imagery adorning its walls, the lounge exudes a quirky yet warm and intimate ambiance, making it an ideal venue for a range of events.

Perfect for professional gathering, celebrating a birthday, enjoying a lively work night out with live music, or organising a fun pub quiz with friends. Seating includes plush whisky stools, booths and low-level tables. We provide customisable food and drink packages tailored to your preferences making your event perfect for the occasion.

Facilities
- Fully stocked bar featuring an exceptional selection of whiskies, draught beer, lager, bottled beers, wines, spirits, mixers, and soft drinks
- Capacity: up to 50 seated, 70 standing
- Air conditioning for year-round comfort
- Professional PA system
- High-speed Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
19:30 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 25
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive gluten-free menu
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- A room hire fee is required to secure your booking. It's refundable up to 7 days in advance
- Any pre-ordered food & drink must be paid for and the full balance settled 7 days prior to the event date
- If anyone under the age of 18 attempts to buy alcohol or is found consuming alcohol on the premises, we will have to ask them to leave the party and if it happens too often we will consider closing the bar for the sale of alcohol
-The place must be left in its original condition; otherwise, the deposit will not be refunded OR you will receive a fine for cost of damage.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

S
Skye
March 2025
Party · 40 guests
The venue was perfect for our engagement party we had the best night ever and the staff couldn’t been nicer, we honestly couldn’t recommend it enough
5.0
CG
Charmaine G.
January 2025
Excellent communication
5.0

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About Hot Toddy

We are a friendly, vibrant independent restaurant and bar on Jeffrey Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. We offer all-day brunch, dinner, and cocktails crafted from warm, seasonal, and locally sourced produce celebrating the best of Scottish food with a modern twist.

Our beautiful plant-filled space provides the perfect, enchanting escape to relax over brunch or dinner, away from the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile, and enjoy a low-lit cosy dining experience in a laid-back atmosphere.


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