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

Name: The Cask Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults
Address: 87 Giles Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6BZ, GB
Price range: from £300 hire fee / per session

Function Room in a Historic Building

Private space

About this space

The Cask Room is a private Function Room in The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, defined by a tasting-focused layout and an intimate, whisky-centred atmosphere.

Design: The room contains a single long dining table flanked by upholstered seating, pale neutral walls and recessed ceiling lights that create a simple, uncluttered dining space with steady, even lighting and some natural daylight.

Features: In-room Wi‑Fi and natural daylight are available. The room permits guests to play their own music or to bring a DJ. The space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a focused, seated tasting or an intimate seated dinner in a relaxed, conversation-friendly setting.

What sets it apart: An integrated glass-fronted cabinet of Society bottlings built into the room provides a curated focal point for tastings and bottle presentation.

What guests say: The space is historic and characterful. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming.

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 Cask 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 £300 hire fee

Per session

11:00 – 23:00

from £300

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

Wednesday

11:00 – 23:00

from £300 hire fee

Per session

11:00 – 23:00

from £300

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

Thursday

11:00 – 0:00

from £300 hire fee

Per session

11:00 – 0:00

from £300

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

Friday

11:00 – 0:00

from £300 hire fee

Per session

11:00 – 0:00

from £300

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

Saturday

11:00 – 0:00

from £300 hire fee

Per session

11:00 – 0:00

from £300

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

Sunday

12:30 – 21:00

from £300 hire fee

Per session

12:30 – 21:00

from £300

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

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 35
Dining

up to 28
Boardroom

up to 20
U-Shaped

up to 18

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
Photography backdrops available
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.