The Tasting Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults

Function Room in a Historic Building
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Private space
87 Giles Street, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6BZ
Leith, Edinburgh

About this space

The Tasting Room is a perfect place for whisky lovers to enjoy high-quality single cask whiskies during tastings and small get-togethers. One special feature is the original ‘uisge cupboard,’ which belonged to Mr. J.G. Thomson in the 1600s.

Capacity: 13 guests.
Standing room for 16.
Room hire:
£150 for members
£200 for non-members
Tea and coffee included


Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:30 – 21:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
12:30 – 21:00
from £200 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 16
Boardroom
up to 13

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

- Final details of the event to be locked in 10 days prior to the event
- Full prepayment required 10 days prior to the event
- No smoking in the building
- Under-18s allowed in private rooms only - no access to the bar areas

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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