Venue Description

Beneath the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, nestled in the underground vaults of the South Bridge, lies The Rowantree; a breathtaking 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 various illegal whisky distilleries. Lost for more than 100 years, The Rowantree's vaults were rediscovered and magnificently restored; a seamless blend of original craftsmanship and modern facilities, including our own in-house catering facilities, and limited disabled access. Our venue is ideal for weddings, parties – both formal and informal – music events, private dining functions, and many more bespoke events.

Accessibility

The Rowantree has limited disabled access. The ground floor is fully-accessible, with an entrance from street level, with a disabled toilet. This means the venue is accessible for all evening parties / informal receptions. Due to the historic nature of the venue there are no lifts, therefore the first floor is not wheelchair accessible. The first floor is where dinners and wedding ceremonies take place.

Toilets

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

Staff

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

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls can be provided for assistance dogs.