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Port of Leith Distillery

Winery / Brewery

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11 Whisky Quay, The Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh, EH6 6FH –
Leith, Edinburgh
From £250
hire fee
Up to 85
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Scottish
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Port of Leith Distillery

Quality Control Floor at Port of Leith Distillery

Quality Control Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
58 seats
60 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Welcome to the Quality Control Floor, it's here that visitors to The Port of Leith Distillery nose and taste the latest liquid hot of the stills to ensure quality and consistency. It's a highly modular space that can with floor to ceiling windows on three sides. It can be taken as a whole, or separated into three sections. It includes an independ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £350 hire fee
Enquire now
The Distillery Bar at Port of Leith Distillery

The Distillery Bar
Event Space
·
Whole venue
85 seats
150 standing
Port of Leith Distillery is a working craft distillery that combines production spaces and a public bar, giving the venue a production-led hospitality character. Design: The interior is industrial-contemporary, featuring exposed metal framing, high ceilings and warm timber seating. Natural light and restrained finishes keep sightlines open and the...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1800 hire fee
Enquire now
The Board Room at Port of Leith Distillery

The Board Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
16 standing
Featuring inspiring views of the Firth of Forth. Ideal for absolute privacy. Boasting 2 large screens for presentations. Perfect for tastings, meetings and private dining.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £360 hire fee
Enquire now
The Mezzanine at Port of Leith Distillery

The Mezzanine
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
45 standing
Above the bar sits The Mezzanine, a semi-private area perfect for private parties or networking events. The Mezzanine includes use of the adjacent Harbour Room and all of it's features including AV systems.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £600 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Harbour Room at Port of Leith Distillery

The Harbour Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
16 standing
Perched on the very top floor of the distillery sits The Harbour Room, so named after it's stunning views of the Leith shorefront. Separated by a privacy curtain and, the Harbour room comes fitted with an independent sound system, large smart screen tv, it's the perfect location for everything from meetings & conferences, to private dining & excl...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £250 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.7

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

TN
Tahmina N.
Verified review
Team Building · 10 guests · December 2025 · The Harbour Room

Very tasty catered lunch. Great space to hold a meeting with a great view. Worked out very well for us.

It wasn't the easiest to connect to the TV screens in the room. Walls were quite thin so could hear some music from the adjacent room throughout the day.

4.9
HL
Heather L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AE
Ann-Marie E.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GJ
George J.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £600–£1200 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £600–£1200 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £600–£1200 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £600–£1200 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £4200 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £4200 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour
The Board Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £360–£600 hire fee
The Distillery Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee
The Harbour Room
8:30 – 22:30
from £250–£450 hire fee
The Mezzanine
8:30 – 0:00
from £600–£1200 min. spend
Quality Control Floor
8:30 – 0:00
from £350 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 85
seats
In-house catering
Scottish
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Port of Leith Distillery

Port of Leith Distillery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

A venue like no other, The Port of Leith Distillery is the UKs first vertical distillery, and the worlds very tallest.

Situated by the waters edge, within the historic port district of Edinburgh, the Port of Leith Distillery truly is a one of a kind venue and attraction, with amazing views of the Firth of Forth, the bridges, Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat.

We host distillery tours and tastings everyday throughout the year.

At the very top, take in the views with a dram and a bite.

The Port of Leith Distillery Bar is a premium new-wave Whisky Bar and Scottish food & drink destination to behold.

The two storey back bar boasts over 300 unique bottles of whisky, curated to invite discovery and wonder.

With a critically acclaimed seasonal inspired food menu, Head Chef Patrick and his team combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.

We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.

FAQ

Yes, guests can bring their own food and cake, but the venue cannot store any food before or after the event.

Yes, outside caterers are allowed but they cannot access the venue kitchen or use venue fridges; open flames and chafing dishes are prohibited, so outside catering must arrive ready to serve and cold platters are recommended.

The Quality Control Room is equipped with screens, speakers and its own bathroom facilities. A small bar is set up in the space, serving canned beer, wine, house pours (e.g. G&T, whisky and ginger) and soft drinks.

Yes, children are welcome at private events.

Yes. The venue has a ramp at the entrance, an accessible toilet on the 7th floor, lifts to every floor, and furniture can be reconfigured; there are also three built-in booths providing seating for 12–18 guests.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Port of Leith Distillery, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Port of Leith Distillery:

  • Quality Control Floor hosting 35 guests: £2800.96
  • The Distillery Bar hosting 50 guests: £1800
  • The Board Room hosting 12 guests: £847.52
  • The Mezzanine hosting 32 guests: £1050.08
  • The Harbour Room hosting 10 guests: £510.08

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Port of Leith Distillery is located at 11 Whisky Quay, in Leith, Edinburgh.

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