The Tasting Cellar at Cask and Vine

Underground Space in a Restaurant
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Private space
244 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AB
Old Town, Edinburgh

About this space

Seating up to 12 guests, The Tasting Cellar is located beneath our wine and whisky bistro, offering a warm setting perfect for private dining, whisky or wine tastings, business meetings, team meetings, client dinners, networking events, or intimate celebrations, and we offer flexible layouts, background music, and optional wine or whisky tastings led by passionate in-house experts.

Featuring handcrafted oak tables, candlelight, and a curated drinks list of fine wines and rare single malt whiskies, The Tasting Cellar can be hired with bespoke food and drink packages, including guided whisky or wine tastings led by our knowledgeable in-house team, and charcuterie boards, local cheeses, and seasonal small plates are also available to complement your experience.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Per person packages can be tailored to you and include both hot and cold dishes, artisinal charcuterie and cheeses, and other accompaniments. Drinks packages can also be tailored and can include hosted wine or whisky tastings.

Christmas Party Offers

£150 min. spend
Enjoy our private space for your Christmas get together. Whether it is dinner with friends, an office party or team event our space is perfect.
Christmas Dining
£27.50 per person
2 Course Christmas Dinner, upgrade to 3 courses for £32.50.

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £150 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £150 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £150 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £150 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per afternoon
12:00 – 18:00
from £250 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £40 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Dining
up to 12
Boardroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

- No Smoking inside
- No outside catering
- No under 18's after 11 pm

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Located just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, our intimate wine and whisky bistro offers a unique space for private dining, meetings, tastings, and small celebrations, with a warm interior and a focus on quality, creating a relaxed and refined environment perfect for gatherings.

Our venue features a curated selection of fine wines and rare, independent bottlings of single malt whisky, ideal for tasting experiences or pairing menus, while sharing boards, artisanal charcuterie, and local cheeses are also available, freshly prepared in-house.

Cask and Vine is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

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