Portobello Town Hall is a beautiful Victorian building located in Edinburgh's popular seaside district of Portobello. Built in 1896, this historic venue offers a range of flexible spaces suitable for meetings, performances, weddings, and community events. The main hall features original period features including high ceilings and ornate architectural details. Located just three miles from Edinburgh city centre, the venue provides excellent transport links while offering the unique charm of a coastal location. The building has been carefully maintained to preserve its historic character while providing modern facilities for contemporary events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | 150 | — | 40 | 80 | 45 | — | — |
| Committee Room | 30 | — | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Hourly rates from £45 for community groups. Commercial rates and full day bookings available. Wedding packages offered.
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Rosefield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 1AU, United Kingdom
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Portobello Town Hall is a verified town hall in Edinburgh, hosting up to 180 guests, with day delegate rates from £140. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 180 guests in theatre style, 120 for dinner, 80 in boardroom style
Full AV setup including projector, screen, PA system, wireless microphones and Wi-Fi available
External catering partners available, full kitchen facilities on-site
Limited on-street parking, public car parks nearby on Portobello High Street
Portobello Town Hall is a beautiful Victorian building located in Edinburgh's popular seaside district of Portobello. Built in 1896, this historic venue offers a range of flexible spaces suitable for meetings, performances, weddings, and community events. The main hall features original period features including high ceilings and ornate architectural details. Located just three miles from Edinburgh city centre, the venue provides excellent transport links while offering the unique charm of a coastal location. The building has been carefully maintained to preserve its historic character while providing modern facilities for contemporary events.
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