The Scottish capital is home to a buzzing hospitality scene, with more restaurants, bars and events venues than you could need. But, naturally, some are better than others. If you're planning for large group dining and need a venue with style, great food, and a solid reputation behind it, check out the 1802 Lounge and Grill.
Situated in the iconic Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh 1802 is part of the Marriott group. The team here has the space and infrastructure, as well as events specialists to support every booking, to ensure that your celebration goes off without a hitch.
In terms of space, 1802 has three rooms available for semi-private hire including The Grill, The Lounge and Bar, and The Terrace. The team welcomes all kinds of group dining bookings including birthday parties, corporate events and even wedding receptions.
The largest space is The Grill which has a classic brasserie feel with metro-tiled walls, patterned flooring and cool, industrial lighting. It's a great blank canvas for different kinds of occasions, with enough flair to feel special without being too flamboyant. Equally, for a more intimate, atmospheric affair, the cocktail lounge and great for socialising.
As for the food, think British and European cuisine with a focus on locally sourced and seasonal produce. While each space has its own menu, the grill is a great example of what to expect with starters such as handmade Haggis Scotch egg with brown sauce, alongside crispy coated Welch’s squid served with garlic and lemon aioli. Mains, meanwhile, might include Campbells Artisan Farmhouse Sausages with creamy mashed potatoes, rosemary, shallot and Bell’s whisky jus or creamy wild mushroom gnocchi with leeks, garlic and blue cheese.
Mixology is also a big part of the offering at 1802, so your group dinner is sure to be well-watered with cocktails and an extensive list of spirits and wines, expertly picked.