Festive Celebrations

At Ghillie Dhu

The Festive Fizz Is On Us!

It’s never too early to get your festive plans all wrapped up, especially when there is complimentary bubbles involved. Book your festive get-together with us before 31st August 2025 and enjoy a glass of fizz per person with your meal.

This offer is available for parties of six or more, Sunday to Thursday, when dining from our festive set menus.

T&Cs: Offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion, is non-transferable, and bookings must be made with a deposit paid by 31/08/2025.

This winter, step into the heart of Edinburgh’s West End and experience the wonder of Christmas at Ghillie Dhu – where twinkling lights, fine food, and unforgettable moments come together under our iconic building. 

Festive Dining

Enjoy a festive meal in our Main Bar area throughout the season. Plus enjoy live music every evening! 

Sun – Wed

2 Courses – £29 | 3 Courses – £35

Thur-Sat

2 Courses – £35 | 3 Courses – £45

Festive Buffet Package

£25 per person (4 items)

Festive Parties

Join us in our stunning Auditorium for a festive celebration like no other! Enjoy a merry sing along during lunch with our acoustic live musician, or as part of one of our famous rip-roaring live ceilidhs whilst enjoying a seasonal three course meal.

Festive Party Packages

(Hosted in our Auditorium | Over 18s Only | Shared Events)

Festive Party Lunch – 12:00 – 15:00 (Fridays & Saturdays Only)

3-Course Festive Meal
Live Music
£49 per person

Festive Party Early Dinner – 16:00 – 19:00
3-Course Festive Meal
Live Ceilidh Band
£59 per person

Festive Party Dinner – 20:00 – 00:30
3-Course Festive Meal
Complimentary Glass of Prosecco
Live Ceilidh Band & DJ
£70 per person

Christmas Day Dining – Main Bar

Take the fuss out of cooking this Christmas Day and relax into our festive feast in our cosy main bar accompanied by live music! 

25th December 2025

12pm till 3pm & 4:30pm till 7:30pm

3 Courses £92

Christmas Family Fun – Auditorium

Experience the magic of Christmas with our festive Christmas Day Package, specially crafted for kids! Delight in a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Featuring: Traditional Christmas Carvery with all the Trimmings, Live Music, Bouncy Christmas Snow Globe and our Jingle Bell Jamboree Kids Disco! 

25th December 2025
Incl. welcome drink
2pm till 6pm
 £70 Adults  |  £40 Kids

Hooray for Hogmanay

Enjoy an arrival Glass of Fizz followed by a delicious set menu. With a rip-roaring Ceilidh in the Auditorium or live music in the bar. Head out to Rutland Place for the perfect view of the city’s famous firework display before enjoying our post-bells after-party! 

Main Bar

3 Courses & Arrival Drink £85

aUDITORIUM

3 Courses, Ceilidh & Arrival Drink £149

Post Bells After Party

Step into your first Ceilidh of 2026 with a live ceilidh in our spectacular Auditorium until 2am followed by DJ’s keeping the party going until 4am.  

Auditorium £45pp

The Main Bar after party is the place to be for a few more hours to celebrate the New Year. Live band from 12:30 till 3am.

Main bar £25pp

Festive Tipples

Get the party started with one of our decedent drinks packages specially created for the festive season! 

Winter Events

Get into the holiday spirit with our winter events! From St Andrew’s day celebrations to breakfast with Santa, there is something for all the family.  

Twixmas Weddings

Christmas is a magical time of year, so why not make it even more special and opt for a winter wedding we can’t think of a better time to bring family and friends together to celebrate. 

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