Venue Description

Beneath the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, nestled in the underground vaults of the South Bridge, lies The Caves; a breath-taking exclusive-use venue, unlike any other. Each room in this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a coveted place in Scottish history. This was the spiritual home of The Oyster Club of the Scottish Enlightenment, frequented by David Hume, Robert Burns and Benjamin Franklin; it was the rumoured hunting ground of the notorious Burke and Hare; and played host to the stables of the French Cavalry. In fact, The Caves once served as the capital’s Whisky Row, with more than 20 illegal whisky distilleries hidden in its vaults. Lost for more than 100 years, The Caves were rediscovered and magnificently restored; a seamless blend of original craftsmanship and modern facilities, including our own in-house catering facilities, with disabled access across the ground floor. Our venue is ideal for weddings, parties – both formal and informal – music events, private dining functions, and many more bespoke events.

Accessibility

The Caves has limited disabled access. The ground floor is on street level and is completely wheelchair-accessible, with the exception of the bar area, which is down three steps. There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor too. Due to the historic nature of our building, there are no lifts, and therefore the first floor is not wheelchair accessible. However, most events take place in the main vault of the ground floor.

Toilets

There are completely accessible disabled toilets on the ground floor, with a rail.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

We can offer a water bowl to assistance dogs.