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Caru by Candlelight

Bar

East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS –
Old Town, Edinburgh
From £350
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 25
seats
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Chic wine and cocktail bar on East Market Street, Edinburgh, known for its artisanal wines, premium brandies, and IJ Mellis cheeses paired with East Coast Cured charcuterie. Ideal for intimate gatherings, private parties, and laid-back celebrations with live music or your own DJ.

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Spaces for hire at Caru by Candlelight

Entire Venue at Caru by Candlelight

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Bar
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Whole venue
25 seats
Caru by Candlelight is a small wine and brandy bar defined by a curated wine-and-cheese pairing programme. Design: The interior is compact and low-ceilinged, finished in exposed stone and deep red-painted walls. The room has mixed vintage seating, small round tables and low pendant lighting that create a snug layout. Features: A staffed bar serve...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Platter & Wine Package – Entire Venue – Entire Venue

£19 per person

VENUE / EVENT OFFER
• Private venue hire
• Welcome drink and nibbles on arrival
• Sharing platter serving 4–5 guests
• Half a bottle of wine per person
• Choice of Classic Cheese & Charcuterie, Cheese & Chutney, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern platter
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

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 25
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Caru by Candlelight

Caru by Candlelight is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Set in Arch 2 of The Arches on East Market Street, Caru by Candlelight is an artisanal wine and brandy bar offering a wide selection of aperitifs and digestifs. Our wine list focuses on sustainably sourced bottles from the UK and small family-run vineyards across Europe.

It is also a perfect spot for relaxed, intimate events and gatherings. We serve a curated range of premium brandies, liqueurs, and cocktails, alongside small plates of cheese, charcuterie, and desserts designed to complement the drinks list.

FAQ

At Caru by Candlelight, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Caru by Candlelight is located at East Market Street, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

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