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Cask Smugglers, Cask

Location pin

Waverley Mall Rooftop, 3 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ - 

  • Users

    Up to
    250 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Cask boasts a large open-plan space with an incredible panoramic view of Edinburgh's Old Town smack bang in the centre of town, on the rooftop of Waverley Station. The venue is fully flexible to suit your needs and can be sectioned off and arranged to give you the set-up to suit your needs. We will allocate an area of the bar to your group depending on group size - and the entire venue may be hired out for larger groups (minimum spend will apply).

Over the years Cask has hosted many local entertainment acts including live DJs, musicians, quiz nights and even magicians. Our dedicated team will help you create a night to remember for your guests.

As well as a great space we have a bar team eager to create the tastiest tipples. From cold beers, tantalising wines and excellent cocktails we have it all. Want to create a unique impact, we can come up with a bespoke cocktail that reflects your company, a fantastic arrival drink option.

All of our catering is supplied by our in-house kitchen. From canapes, sharing boards and hot buffet options. No one will go home hungry!

Parked right beside Edinburgh Christmas Market we are the perfect spot for spreading some Christmas cheer without the risk of getting caught in a Scottish Winter.

Our elves will love to look after you and create a night to remember. Whether your booking is small or large we have the perfect spot, and the best view, for you. Package Description: Book before November 7th and your booking will include a glass of fizz or bottle of beer for your party.

We have a set menu for Christmas that has been tailored to reflect a classic Christmas but with a fun modern twist.

Share. Socialise. Savour.

Christmas 3 Course Set

Starters

Buratta
Roasted Winter Squash & Pumpkin, Crispy Sage, Sourdough

Jackfruit Tikka (ve)
Spicy Onions, Pitta Chips, Herby Greens

Haggis, Neeps & Tattie ‘Crisps’
Malones Irish Whiskey Sauce

Venison Meatballs
Creamy Pepper Gravy, Blackberry Jam, Sourdough

Mains

Slow Roasted Sassy Cider Smoked Ham

Sole Meuniere

Vegan Pie/Wellington Dish tbc

With family style sharing sides of:

Hot ‘Honey’ Hispi Cabbage

Roasted Heritage Carrots

Dauphinoise Potatoes (vegan alternative for vegan bookings)

Roasted Sprouts Salad

Desserts

Affogato
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Hidalgo Family Pedro Ximinez Sherry, Espresso

Cherry & Coconut Sone
Clotted Cream, Raspberry & Rhubarb Compote

Chocolate Brownie
Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Tablet

If you are booking a full venue we can look at buffet options if that
suits you better.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 250

Dining

Dining

up to 180

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 180

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Location

Reviews

  • Julie McNab

    December 2022

    Went to Cask Smugglers today and spent a really lovely afternoon in one of their heated pods. The food was lovely and the cocktails were wonderful especially the Butterscotch Snowball and the hot chocolate. The staff were very friendly and really helpful. This was booked as a birthday treat for me so we used a pre-bought voucher and just had to pay the extra. It is well worth a visit. Thank you to all the staff who served us this afternoon you were all lovely. Best wishes from the 4 women wrapped in the pink blankets 😊🎄

  • Isis Koetz

    May 2023

    Cask truly deserves high praise. With its super friendly staff, beautiful views, incredible food, and dog-friendly environment, it offers a dining experience that is second to none. Don't miss the opportunity to dine in one of their charming domes; it's an experience you won't forget.

  • Rachel

    May 2023

    Definitely one of the best bars in Edinburgh. Amazing cocktails. 10/10 helpful and kind staff. The best views of the city. Only marked down a star because some of the blankets on the seats looked dirty, but we were the last reservation of the day.

  • Martin

    February 2023

    It was pretty cold. But you can include your own music, which is a big plus. We were allowed to spend exactly two hours in the balloon. We were able to finish our last bottle of wine at the main bar.

  • Steve Allchin

    July 2023

    The 2 stars are for the food but no stars for a really terrible service. We ordered 2 glasses of white wine plus 2 meals (just tacos, nothing special to organise / prepare) After 25 mins we asked where are drinks were, just got a reply saying they would find out. Another 10mins and our 2 taco dishes arrived but still no drinks ! and no explanation about our missing drinks. I told them I wouldn't pay for anything if our drinks didn't appear in the next 2mins, of course they didn't appear within 2mins. As we took our last mouthfull of the quite tasty tacos our drinks arrived. I sent mine back as my meal was now finished. No appology was offered. We didn't pay for anything.