A function room with patterned navy walls, a wooden dining table, fireplace, and decorative lighting at The Vaults.

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A historic function room with a decorative fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and set dining table at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults.

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Christmas Party offer

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

Name: The Tasting Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults
Address: 87 Giles Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6BZ, GB
Price range: from £200 hire fee / per session

Dining Room in a Historic Building

Private space

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

Offers and packages

Event offer

Celebrate Christmas among cask displays in the Cask Room, with family-style festive dining, wine, tea and coffee, and personalised menu cards.

Festive Dining Package – The Tasting Room

£55 per person

Venue / Event Offer
• Three-course festive menu with sides served family-style for sharing
• Half a bottle of house wine per person
• Tea and coffee
• Personalised menu cards

Prices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 16
Boardroom

up to 13

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

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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About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.