The Scottish capital is home to a buzzing hospitality scene, with more restaurants, bars and events venues than you could need. But, if you're planning a larger soiree and in need of a venue with style, great food but also, a solid reputation behind it, check out the 1802 Lounge and Grill.
1802 is actually part of the Marriott group, situated in the iconic Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh. 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 part or private hire including The Grill, The Lounge and Bar, and The Terrace. While the capacity details aren't available online, the team welcomes all kinds of 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 is informal 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 might look like Campbells Artisan Farmhouse Sausages with creamy mashed potatoes, with 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 guests are sure to be well watered with cocktails and an extensive list of spirits and wines, expertly picked.