Ghillie Dhu, Main Bar

Up to
150 standing
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

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

Jennifer Wright
April 2024
The best Mussels I've ever eaten - that sauce is exceptional! The haggis bon bons were a great not too scary haggis for our first try. Even the fish and chips and Macaroni cheese were significantly better than elsewhere. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The live music was lovely and not too loud which was a plus.
Randolph Carter
February 2024
We watched a six nations rugby match here in one of their private booths, which comfortably seats 8 people, 12 at a push. The atmosphere was buzzing, the service good and the food OK (although the dirty fries were great).
Renata Hanko
April 2024
Such a nice place in a great location. It looks great from the outside and even better inside. They have live music in the main bar, especially Friday's. This is a frequent place to have weddings as well, but that is below the public bar. I heard they might let in other people as well, for a ceilidh. Service was fast and the bar didn't fill up to the brim, so you could find places to sit.