Typically for 45-50 guests and costs about £1,400.
"The staff were so lovely and atmosphere was great for what we wanted."
- Emily H. Oct 2025
The Back of The Pub is a semi-private area in The Lauriston pub defined by large rear windows that fill the room with natural daylight.
Design: The interior pairs dark-painted walls and timber floors with leather-upholstered chairs and wooden tables. The seating runs and low pendant lights create an intimate, inward-facing layout with clear sightlines toward the bar area.
Features: The space includes free Wi-Fi, a wall-mounted TV and direct access to the venue bar for drink service. The space provides a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets on the same level. The furniture is a mix of fixed bench seating and loose tables and chairs that can be rearranged on request.
Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or an informal standing reception in a semi-private pub room.
What sets it apart: A ceiling-mounted projector is installed for presentations or film screenings, enabling AV use without bringing external equipment.
Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00
Semi-private hire of the The Lauriston requires a pre-negotiated refundable deposit and this must be paid in advance. Your booking is not confirmed until this deposit has been received.
Your deposit is refunded after the event has taken place, assuming the minimum spend has been hit, that there is no damage to the fixtures, fittings and equipment of the venue and that the terms and conditions have not been broken during the hire of the venue.
The minimum spend depends on the day of the week and the time of the year (depending on the festive season and major sporting events etc). We will always agree the minimum spend in advance.Under 18s can only be on the premises until 7pm, both inside and out. Children will be expected to be well behaved and not run through the premises during your visit for their own safety.
Decorations are welcome, providing that they are not permanent and are easy to clean up (so no plastic confetti). Any decorations must be removed at the end of the reservation.
Abuse of any kind to our staff will not be tolerated and you will be removed from the premises and barred reentry. We reserve the right to refuse entry. Management will remove any guest from the venue in accordance with their responsibility under the licensing act.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises including vaping.
The possession or consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited, any guest found possessing or consuming illegal drugs will be ejected and reported to the police.
The possession or consumption of food or alcohol purchased from outside the venue is strictly prohibited, any guest found consuming said items will be ejected.
The Lauriston Pub is now fully cashless, so please bring a card or contactless payment method with you.
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Super friendly service, really great food and drinks and wonderful atmosphere! Also loved the karaoke
Nothing, it was all great
Submitted 3 weeks ago
We hosted our engagement drinks at The Lauriston and it was just what we wanted - a balance of chill, chic pub vibes that still felt special. The staff were so lovely and atmosphere was great for what we wanted.
Submitted 11 months ago
Really friendly team Food and drink easy to organise and was set up as requested without me having to do anything Great and flexible space for a party of 30-40 people
Submitted 2 years ago
Submitted 1 week ago
A specific till code is used for private parties to keep track of how much a group spends.
No. On Saturday nights, the venue typically books its own DJs.
Yes, balloons and similar decorations are totally fine; the venue only asks for no confetti or glitter.
Yes, a DJ is provided on Saturday nights, although the exact DJ may not be confirmed in advance.
Yes, the venue offers both semi-private and private hire options.
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