Ghillie Dhu, Main Bar

From
£500 min spend
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

Originally St Thomas Episcopal Church, Ghillie Dhu has been beautifully restored to showcase its traditional features and is a stunning example of the capitals intricate architecture. Our stunning Auditorium features ornate cornicing, high ceilings and authentic parquet floor, the perfect place for any grand event or occasion.

Ghillie Dhu is a traditional Scottish bar and restaurant nestled in the West End of Edinburgh’s city centre. Enjoy cosy snugs, all major live sporting fixtures and an extensive drinks list including whisky flights and our very own Ghillie Ale.

We pride ourselves on celebrating Scotland’s larder and strive to showcase some of the finest suppliers from all over the country. Whether you’re looking for a special dining experience in our stunning Auditorium or a bite to eat in our main bar, we have the perfect menu for you!

Our cosy Ghillie Dhu main bar is the perfect place for your smaller celebrations, from birthday parties and engagement parties to work events!
Live Music Every Day, Casual Booth Style Seating, Flexible Packages Available!

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 150

Dining

up to 102

Boardroom

up to 12

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule

monday
9:00 - 24:00
tuesday
9:00 - 24:00
wednesday
9:00 - 24:00
thursday
9:00 - 24:00
friday
9:00 - 24:00
saturday
9:00 - 24:00
sunday
9:00 - 24:00

Price type:

from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day
from £500 minimum spend/day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Heating

Air conditioning

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Stage

Table / chairs included

Tea

Whiteboards

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

Cancellation policy

If an event is Cancelled the Venue will impose a Cancellation charge which shall be calculated as a percentage of the revenue below for the total amount of your Event: Notice Provided Cancellation Charge In excess of: 6 Months 30% 6-2 Months Prior 60% 2 Months of Less 90% No monies paid or deposits will be refunded. 7.5. All cancellations will be charged for the ‘final’ or ‘minimum’ numbers whichever is greater and will exclude VAT at 20%.

Location

Reviews

Parsia Dash
July 2024
5/5. Had an excellent dining experience here! The food was fantastic, especially the fish and chips, and the pie was delicious. We also enjoyed the olives as a starter. The service was good, making the overall experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Michelle Butler
September 2024
Nom nom nom! Ate here for our first night in Scotland. Definitely did not disappoint from an eat-all-things American. Local beer and gin cocktails were excellent. Live music excellent and oh the food! We had kids fish n chips, the lamb roast, steak frites, plus sticky pudding and mars bar for dessert. I would order all again.
Indranil Bera
July 2024
While roaming around Edinburgh we came across this beautiful restaurant. It was lovely. You can outside but we chose go sit inside because of cloudy weather. We had Sunday Roast Beef, Haggis, Summer special watermelon cocktail and a few drinks. Taste was really great and ambience is also very nice. Worth all your penny. Highly recommended!
Janna Danielle
August 2024
The interior, music, and atmosphere were amazing and authentic. The staff were nice and pleasant, too. Food was good, could have been better, but still good nonetheless. Do know that there is a 10% service charge added to the bill. I felt a little bad and awkward asking the staff to remove this (sorry I’m on a budget). But this was optional, as stated. I had no qualms with the service though, the people were nice, friendly and accommodating.
Fiona MacRae
September 2024
Visited this bar for a nightcap after an event at the Usher Hall. Folk band playing Irish songs was great and we had lovely cocktails but our evening was ruined after a doorman at the opposite side of the empty bar came over to my partner to tell him not to tap his hand on the table in time to the music. Seriously? We were sober, quiet and not young and how can anyone not sing and tap along to The Irish Rover??!! Get a grip management no wonder the bar was empty.