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 30th September 2025 and enjoy a glass of fizz per person with your meal.

This offer is available for parties of six or more, Monday to Thursday, excluding weekends, 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 30/09/2025.

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! 

Mon & Tue

2 Courses – £25 | 3 Courses – £29

Sun & Wed

2 Courses – £29 | 3 Courses – £35

Thur-Sat

2 Courses – £35 | 3 Courses – £45

Festive Buffet Package

£25 per person

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! 

Main Bar
25th December 2025
12pm till 3pm & 4:30pm till 7:30pm

Adults 3 Courses £92
Kids (12 and UNder) 3 Courses £45

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 (all ages)

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 | 7pm

3 Courses & Arrival Drink £85

aUDITORIUM | 7pm

6 Course banquet, Ceilidh & Arrival Drink £149

Post Bells After Party

Get set to celebrate the Ghillie way! Our hogmanay extravaganza will see our famous Hogmanay Hoolie Ceilidh take over the stunning auditorium, followed by a DJ all the way through until 4pm. In the main bar, we will be offering live music on our stage all night, where the bubbles and the pints will be flowing freely.

Main Bar | 12.30am
Post Bells Main Bar Party £25

Auditorium | 12.30am
Post Bells Auditorium Party £50

Festive Tipples

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

Bottled Beer Package
Choose from 12 or 24 bottles of one of the following
– Menabrea
– Budweiser
– Corona
£65/£130
 
3 x Bottles Wine
– Short Mile Bay Merlot
– Short Mile Bay Sauvignon Blanc
£75
3 Bottles Prosecco
£90
2 Bottles of Ciroc & Mixers
£250

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.  

Festive Party Packages

Christmas Day in The Main Bar at Ghillie Dhu

Hooray for Hogmanay at Ghillie Dhu

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. 

Private Hire

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a lively buffet, or a full-scale festive party, our versatile event spaces offer the perfect setting. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and flexible layouts, your celebration is sure to be unforgettable.

SPACEMIN MAX
Auditorium 60180 Seated Dining
250 Standing/Buffet 
Raised Area2060
Full Venue – Main Bar & Auditorium 180290

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16th November 2025 | FROM 11AM

Scotland vs Argentina Pre-Match Brunch and Q&A

Join us at Ghille Dhu for a pre-match Brunch and exclusive Q&A session with former Scotland Internationals Matt Scott and Stuart McInally.

£35 per person including:

  • Hot Breakfast Buffet
  • A pint of your choice
  • Q&A session with former Scotland internationalists Matt Scott and Stuart McInally