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The Counting House

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Elegant banquet hall in The Counting House, perfect for weddings and formal events.
  • From £5000
  • 250 Theatre
  • Buses 3 minute walk, Waverley Train Station 10 minute walk
  • From £5000
  • 250 Theatre
  • Buses 3 minute walk, Waverley Train Station 10 minute walk
The Function Suite at The Counting House is a stunning 18th century ballroom and event space located above the famous Pear Tree bar restaurant and garden. With its glass dome and chandeliers, the Function Suite offers a unique and elegant setting for a variety of events. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a wedding reception, a private party, or a conference, the Function Suite can accommodate your needs. The spacious ballroom provides ample room for seating arrangements such as boardroom, cabaret, classroom, dining, dinner dance, reception, standing, theatre, or U-shaped setups. The Function Suite is equipped with modern facilities including audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi, and professional lighting. The venue also offers catering services to enhance your event experience. Book the Function Suite at The Counting House for a memorable and successful event.

More about The Counting House

The Counting House is an 18th century ballroom and function suite located above the Pear Tree, a famous bar restaurant and garden in Edinburgh's old town. It was built in 1749 and has a rich history, hosting Scottish dignitaries such as Robert Burns and Thomas Blacklock. The Usher family, known for their brewing and distilling dynasty, once owned the property. The venue offers a unique private event space in the city centre, with a three-storey house and open views of the Meadows, Bruntsfield, and Arthur's Seat. It also includes an open courtyard and a ballroom with a glass dome and chandeliers. Today, The Counting House is a public house that provides a charming and historic setting for guests to enjoy food and drinks. For more information and bookings, visit their website or contact them at 0131 667 7533. The Counting House ballroom is an ideal space for Weddings, Ceilidhs, Private Functions and more. Set just south of the City Centre, adjoining the historical pub The Pear Tree.

Function Suite at The Counting House - Events

Capacity: Up to 250 guests (Theatre)
Location: 34 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD, Edinburgh
Coordinates: 55.9445052, -3.1850857

Features

  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Catering services
  • Professional lighting
  • Wi-Fi

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • 400m² (4,306ft²)

Capacities

  • 50 Boardroom
  • 100 Cabaret
  • 80 Classroom
  • 150 Dining
  • 203 Reception
  • 250 Theatre
  • 60 U-Shaped
  • 180 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Events

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£5,000 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Photos

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Event Types

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Additional Information

Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/Edinburgh/198409/The-Counting-House/Function-Suite/Events