A hotel dining room with marble columns, chandeliers, round tables, and balcony seating at The Scotsman Hotel.
A hotel dining room with marble columns, a chandelier, velvet seating, and tall windows at The Scotsman Hotel.
A hotel dining room with marble columns, round tables, and a mirrored bar at The Scotsman Hotel Grand Cafe Edinburgh.
A hotel dining room with an ornate marble bar, mirrored shelves, and high ceilings at The Scotsman Hotel.

Grand Cafe Edinburgh at The Scotsman Hotel

Dining Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 143
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Grand Cafe Edinburgh, Dining Room in The Scotsman Hotel, is a brasserie-style private dining room centred on a long upholstered banquette that structures the space.

Design: The room pairs deep teal carpeting and velvet upholstery with brass pendant lighting for a composed hotel-brasserie look. High ceilings and decorative wood panelling introduce period character alongside contemporary fittings.

Features: The dining room has plentiful natural light, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room is fitted with a PA system and speakers and allows guests to play their own music. The space includes a step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small corporate groups or private social groups seeking a relaxed, seated hotel-brasserie setting.

What guests say: The Grand Cafe is a beautiful, characterful setting for dinner and brunch and provides attentive service.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Grand Cafe with a three-course festive dinner, warm lighting and a lounge-like setting.
Festive Set Dinner – Grand Cafe Edinburgh
£57.95 per person
VENUE / EVENT OFFER
• Three-course festive set dinner
• Served in the Grand Cafe

MENU

STARTERS
1. Caramelised Celeriac Velouté
2. Wild Mushroom Parfait
3. Aperol & Cinnamon Smoked Salmon
4. Game & Pistachio Terrine

MAINS
1. Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey Roulade
2. Dry Aged Sirloin of Borders Beef
3. Fillet of Scrabster Cod
4. Salt Baked Celeriac & Truffle Pithivier

DESSERTS
1. Chocolate Truffle Tart
2. Poached Pear Trifle
3. Christmas Pudding
4. Scottish Cheese Selection

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 143
Cabaret
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Scottish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Microphones
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

About The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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