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The Tower Restaurant & Terrace is Edinburgh's premier rooftop dining destination, situated on the fifth floor of the National Museum of Scotland. This award-winning venue combines contemporary Scottish cuisine with breathtaking 360-degree views across the city's historic skyline, including Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat. The restaurant features elegant interior dining spaces and an outdoor terrace, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and larger corporate events. With capacity for up to 120 guests across multiple configurations, the venue offers private dining rooms, exclusive hire options, and bespoke catering services. The location provides a unique backdrop for business meetings, product launches, and special celebrations, enhanced by professional event planning services and state-of-the-art facilities.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Restaurant | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Private Dining Room | — | — | 16 | — | 12 | — | 25 |
| Outdoor Terrace | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Private dining packages from £500, full venue hire available on request. Pricing varies by event type, guest numbers, and catering requirements.
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National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom
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The Tower Restaurant & Terrace is a verified restaurant & event space in Edinburgh, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £110. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Creative. Verified on-site: av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 120 guests for seated events, 150 for standing reception
Basic AV equipment available including projector, screen and sound system
Full restaurant catering services with customizable menus available
Limited on-street parking available, public car parks nearby
The Tower Restaurant & Terrace is Edinburgh's premier rooftop dining destination, situated on the fifth floor of the National Museum of Scotland. This award-winning venue combines contemporary Scottish cuisine with breathtaking 360-degree views across the city's historic skyline, including Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat. The restaurant features elegant interior dining spaces and an outdoor terrace, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and larger corporate events. With capacity for up to 120 guests across multiple configurations, the venue offers private dining rooms, exclusive hire options, and bespoke catering services. The location provides a unique backdrop for business meetings, product launches, and special celebrations, enhanced by professional event planning services and state-of-the-art facilities.
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