The Gateway Restaurant, Dining Room
Gateway Restaurant, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR -
Up to
190 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
Located within the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's iconic & unique new John Hope Gateway building is the Gateway Restaurant. With commanding views over the beautiful gardens beyond, the restaurant is the perfect location for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, in the evening this wonderful space turns into Edinburgh's newest and most inspiring event space, available for corporate, business and private events of all types and sizes.
The Garden has to be the perfect location for hosting a family or private event and we have a range of facilities to help meet your requirements.
From a table booked simply in our Gateway Restaurant or a more intimate lunch, dinner or reception in our David Douglas Room or Caledonian Hall to a full blown dinner possibly with dancing in the John Hope Gateway, we have a solution.
Private and family events by their nature are very personal affairs and we therefore make every effort to understand and style your requirements to meet your expectations. Our sales and co-ordination will assist you to plan your event exactly as you wish it to happen and then our event team will ensure everything goes exactly to plan on the day.
Capacity & Layout
Cabaret
up to 190
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Location
Reviews
- HeyItsMayJuly 2025
Our server was very kind and friendly. They had gluten free options (I got a gluten free salted Carmel brownie and if was very good). The drinks were really good, my husband got a latte and I got an iced chai latte. 10/10! I would recommend here! It was also quiet and intimate place with a nice flower gift shop as well!
- J KSeptember 2025
My partner says four stars because the burger had a smoked flavor. I enjoyed the Halloumi & smashed avocado salad with chicken and the Pravha house lager. Best to call for a reservation. Would definitely go back.
- Jeruva RainSeptember 2025
The place is good if you want to take a rest from the walking. It offers a good choice (although it may be limited) of soups and sandwiches. The coffee is fine and you can even do some study while drinking your coffee. It's not the cheapest option but it's more or less what you expect to pay inside a museum or in this case, a garden.
- Denise FreirSeptember 2025
As a support Practitioner. I support vulnerable adults. They enjoy the cafe at the botanics but I am allocated £5 for a lunch while supporting someone. This cafe outprices me and I often have to go hungry. Even the kids meal is too expensive
