You would not notice it from the outside, but behind these massive doors, hidden away from the main…read moreroad, there lies a gem of a spacious Hall that can be used for all sorts of events. The one I went to was a Celeidh. The hall can easily hold about 200-300 people. I believe, we were about 70 -90 people and of which there was still plenty of space left for all the Celeidh dancers in the middle and plenty of tables on both sides. At either end of the room you could find the bar and the stage with the band playing the rhythms of traditional folk music. This Hall can be used for plenty of purposes, like weddings or parties or galas or......Upstairs are the toilets that are in ok conditions. Overall the place is clean and was nicely presented. Nothing fancy when I was there, but I can imagine it can be dressed up for special occasions. Personally I don't know the room rate or other costs, but I'm sure if you inquiry you will find out. The location is very central and only a 5-10 min walk from Grassmarket. Buses 2 and 35 pass by as well as plenty others.

For picking a random pub to listen to some of the music which was being put on as part of the Leith…read moreGala, I couldn't have picked a better place than The Village. Thank you bar staff for not hating the cheapest table ever with one non-drinker on tap water, and 2 on fresh orange, although some more smiles would have been nice - some seemed to be quite bitter with their lot! Otherwise, the music (the music of folk that is, and it seems from the ole interwebs that this is seems to be a folk-music driven pub) was excellent - we did pay our fiver to listen and watch from the back area, but found it much more amenable to sit and chill in the front bar to catch up with an old friend. Definitely the kinda pub I would frequent if I lived in the area. Not sure if it does food. Definitely recommended!

Great bar, fantastic atmos and beers. Thanks so much for holding onto my phone when I left it…read morebehind - you saved me a huge amount of hassle, and expense. Top drawer work! Goto 'The Village now' ... Cheers Mark

Love this place! Everyones very welcoming and it seems to do everything! Cafe, artists studios,…read moreperformances, classes/workshops, occasional club nights, gigs, book sales, flea markets, veg' markets, DIY workshops, vintage sales and even wiff waff Wednesday (highly competitive - in a fun way) table tennis! There's probably more on offer but I've just not managed to see it all yet! I've had the fortunate experience to perform here with a dance group (Code Butterfly) a few years ago and we danced all around the space and the audience followed us. There is an amazing network of old tunnels that surround the main hall and maze of staircases that the normal Joe Blogs wouldn't be able to explore unless they came to the show! Blessed! That aside, the cafe is cheap and they serve a lovely brunch at the weekends. There is plenty of local information for groups and community happenings. The perfect place to go to find activities to do or groups to join if you are new to the city. It's a beautiful, quirky venue in an original Drill Hall. Staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a homely, nourishing, homemade, community feel about the place. Child friendly venue, although at the same time it's not over-run with noisy screaming kids. Out Of The Blue's sister venue is Bongo Club, which explains some of OOTBs ethos. The only downside I'd say about OOTB is it's a bit chilly, they do try to heat the space with heat lamps etc, but it must be hard to heat such a vast space. Just wrap up warm and grab a hot chocolate and you'll soon heat up! :)

Out of the Blue is an old TA drill hall just off Leith Walk, now converted into a local community…read morecentre. There's a big central area that usually houses some sort of art exhibition, there's a little dance studio, and there are lots of small offices around the sides let to local businesses. And there's a small cafe that does reasonable coffee and is quite popular at lunchtimes. It's an interesting space and worth remembering about if you're down this way. The cafe service could perhaps be faster when they're busy, but they do a good veggieburger and there are some nice comfy sofas to sit on. A few years ago they first used it as a Fringe venue and it's a great space for that. They often have concerts and other small events on at other times. But it's always worth popping into if you're in the area to see what's happening as there's always something going on, and if you're lucky (and it's quiet) it's a great refuge from the bustle of the city in which to unwind for a while.

I had the pleasure of attending my best friend's wedding at Kirknewton Stables last Saturday. It's…read morea venue I had never been to before but it was so lovely and I just had to write a review about it. We drove up the long winding driveway through the estate. We were lucky with the weather and it was sunny so we could have the ceremony outside. The outside grounds were vast and felt rather magical. There were a couple of marquees erected outside that proved handy for when it started to rain later on. There was also a huge hall that snuggly fit all 150 guests, we had a nice buffet dinner and then enjoyed a little ceilidh. It was the perfect wedding, just the right amount of bling!! Oh and I must give a special shout out to 'Jackie' one of the employees working there, a lovely lady who was so friendly and really helped with organising and making sure everyone was kept happy!! She must have been exhausted by the end of the night!! :)

Great venue for a more intimate party. So much character and history with this place…read more It's a shame that it's not accessible for wheelchair users but given its age and quirky layout and basement location, there isn't really any way that they could make it accessible. Their other venues at The Rowan and the Caves are suitable for wheelchair access. The vaulted ceilings and stonework make this place pretty cool. I like all the wallpaper and candles too.

From the owner: Marlins Wynd specialises in weddings, birthday parties, private functions, corporate events and…read moremusic events

I didn't know anything about this place before, it's a former church now being run as a conference…read moreand event centre. It has some truly spectacular murals covering the walls, and the ceilings in the side chapels, painted in an arts and crafts style and positively dripping with gold leaf. They are absolutely stunning and well worth a look if you can finagle your way inside. They host a lot of weddings here, and you could hardly ask for a better setting once everything is lit to your taste (you can choose your own colour scheme). Downstairs they have toilets (sorry ladies, yours is 2 floor down) and breakout rooms for conferences, plus access to a secluded garden area out back.

Like a scene from a movie. That would probably be the best way to describe this venue. I recently…read moreattended a wedding here and it was done up to perfection. The venue was visually stunning on entry and they make great use of the hall splitting it into different sections throughout the day. The service from the staff was excellent and attentive. Always on hand to supply drinks from the bar or even to provide a safety pin for a button when it was needed. In terms of visuals and service I can't fault it. My only negatives are that I felt it lacked a wee bit of atmosphere and the food quality did not match the levels that you would expect from such a high level venue. It it hard to judge on the latter completely as it depends if that was what was actually chosen at pre event tastings or if the standard dropped on the night. Still all in, if you can afford it this will provide a great setting for any event you may have and is certainly worth considering.

Spent an afternoon here hot-desking. Reliable wifi and plenty of power outlets. Free coffee and…read moretea. Some different seating arrangements available, so you can likely find the style you're looking for, though I didn't see any counters or standing desks, if that's your thing. Slightly odd, but for the drop-in fees, they only took cash. The scale is by the hour, capping at £25 for the entire day if I remember correctly. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place overall has a good vibe. Bathrooms: Generally clean and functional.

The Melting Pot is a great resource for anyone needing hot desking space in Edinburgh, or anyone…read morewanting a cheap meeting room (the latter is what I use it for). They've several rooms of different sizes, and we find them really good for team away days - with coffee and tea, pastries, sandwiches etc available for extra cost. The rates are all reasonable, and the staff respond very quickly to enquiries. If I needed to hot desk, I'd come here too. The facilities look great, and there are membership options for anyone who's likely to become a regular, not to mention mentoring opportunities and events around social entrepreneurialism (possibly a word I just made up) and innovation. It's all eco-friendly, and the whole place is run with a really inclusive ethos. The Melting Pot is probably one of Edinburgh's underdogs, but it's a really great and important space that deserves a pat on the back.

Came for the views, stayed for the food and cocktails! The Dome is a must have on your list for…read moreEdinburgh! We had lunch in the Grill Room and were lucky to snag a table without a reservation! We ordered off the al a carte menu and had great service! I would definitely come back for the afternoon tea service! Deanston malt 12 year Dragon Fruit & Hibiscus Soda Parma Ham Free Range Egg Salad Truffle Parmesan Fries

I alway make an effort to stop here for a meal or even for a drink. Especially during the holidays,…read moreit's all decked out with lights and the massive tree that covers the main bar inside the dining room. Outside is on full display with the columns decked out with Christmas lights. It's beautiful which needs to be seen. You won't miss it when you're in Edinburgh. Even the family tried to get a reservation during the holiday for dinner which wasn't available. People usually book way in advance when it's the holidays. And that's not just for the main dining room. They couldn't even get it for the bar area. Well, it was after the holidays when we walked in asking if there was anything available for a drink. Our luck, the lounge was available. Dining room was still all booked out. It was fine, lounge when you walked in gives you that gentleman smoking lounge vibes. The dark wood, tufted seats and the library wall. Faux I believe which maybe alcohol behind it. Even the bar area was quite nice. As it was the holidays or after, the place was still well into all the decoration. The detail they put into this place is magnificent. The whole aesthetic and atmosphere was amazing. Regardless if you in the main room or one of the lounge, it still worth it. There were loads of people just coming in to take pictures. All the staff were well dressed and presentable. The Dome, an institution of Edinburgh that is worth checking out. For a meal or drinks or even a wander through.