CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD TOWN

This winter, step into the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and experience the wonder of Christmas at The Grand Cafe – where twinkling lights, fine food, and unforgettable moments come together under our historic building.

THE FESTIVE FIZZ IS ON US!

It’s never too early to get your festive plans all wrapped up, especially when there is complimentary bubbles involved. Book your festive get-together with us before 31st August 2025 and enjoy a glass of fizz per person with your meal.

This offer is available for parties of six or more, Sunday to Thursday, when dining from our festive set menus.

T&Cs: Offer is not available in conjunction with any other promotion, is non-transferable, and bookings must be made with a deposit paid by 31/08/2025.

Fabulous Festive Dining

Whether it’s your annual office get together, a festive feast in our Grand Café or a couple of drinks after a long day of shopping, we have the perfect package for you.

  • 3 Courses Lunch £42.95
  • 3 Courses Dinner £52.95

Christmas Day Dining

Christmas Day 3 Courses

  • Adult £115
  • Kids £55

Gather the family and join us for our fantastic Christmas Day feast, with a welcome glass of Prosecco and live entertainment until 8pm

Family Christmas Day Buffet

  • Adult £95
  • Kids £35

Join us in The Fettercairn Suite to make lasting family memories this Christmas Day. Sit back, relax and let us take care of the preparations. Our buffet option is perfect for a carefree dining experience and our Santa’s Grotto, magician and caricaturist will be sure to create an unforgettable Christmas for the little ones.

Hooray For Hogmanay Dining

£110 Per Person

7pm-2am

Join us for a spectacular three course meal where you will be greeted by a Piper and arrival glass of fizz. Celebrate with a dram of Whisky included for the bells and our live DJ and photobooth until late.

Moët & Chandon Winter Garden 

Step into our stunning Moët & Chandon Champagne Winter Garden, where timeless elegance meets wintry opulence. 

Guests can expect a cosy and seasonal setting, with frost-kissed florals, twinkling golden lights and course our famous festive tree. 

Choose from our Christmas themed Afternoon Tea served between 1pm and 5pm alongside a classical solo musician, or our Festive Market Menu served between midday and 10pm with evening jazz accompaniment. Guests can also enjoy themed drinks including mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate.  

15th November – 31 December
Open 7 days a week

Hogmanay at The Grand Cafe

£135 Per Person

7pm-2am

Bring in the bells in our stunning Grand Café with an evening full of entertainment. It includes an arrival glass of fizz with a piper, a 4-course Hogmanay dinner followed by a cutting edge ceilidh band called Grouse Ceilidh Band, renouned for its rocky ceilidh music. Celebrate the new year with a dram whisky and a DJ!

Our Winter Events

Get into the holiday spirit with our winter events!

From traditional wreath making to breakfast with Santa, there is something for all the family.

Brunch with Santa
Brunch with Santa
Christmas Day in Grand Cafe
Hogmanay at The Grand Cafe

Festive Afternoon Tea

  • Adults £39.95
  • Kids £12.95

Indulge in the ultimate afternoon treat, perfect after a heavy day of Christmas Shopping or as a special treat for you and someone special. Our famous afternoon treat is upgraded for winter, with lots of seasonal sugar & spice added.

Cakes

Orange Syrup cake, milk chocolate cremeux

Crème caramel, hazelnut biscotti

Spiced vanilla & Dark chocolate Battenberg, cranberry puree

Red wine poached pear, marmalade & almond choux bun

Cherry Scone

Vanilla Scone

Clotted cream

Strawberry preserve

Egg mayo & Ham

Cucumber & chive cream cheese

Roast Turkey with marmite butter

Pork & cranberry sausage roll

Hot smoked Scottish salmon & ratatouille tartlet

Roast pumpkin veloute

Festive Fizz N Flick

Throughout December

Start a winter’s day right with our Festive Fizz N Flick! Enjoy our famous brunch in The Grand Café before heading into The Picturehouse for a special Christmas screening, with complimentary popcorn for every guest. What better way to get into the festive spirit?

Fabulous Festive Tipples

Get the party started with one of our packages specially created for the festive season!

Bottled Beer Package £70/140
Choose from 12 or 24 bottles of one of the following
– Menabrea
– Budweiser
– Corona
3 x Bottles Wine
– Short Mile Bay Merlot
– Short Mile Bay Sauvignon Blanc
3 x Bottles Prosecco
– Il Baco Da Seta, Prosecco
2x Bottles of Belvedere & Mixers
3x Bottles Premium Wine
– Petal & Stem Sauvignon Blanc
– Argento Malbec

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Interested in Corporate Packages or Group Bookings?

Enquire now and be the first to secure your booking.

Wicked Afternoon Tea

Join us for a special edition of our viral ‘Fizz and Flick’, featuring a dazzling green and pink afternoon tea in our Grand Cafe, followed by an exclusive screening of ‘Wicked 2 : For Good’ 
 
Available from 24th to 27th November and 1st to 4th December – times vary
£45 per person
Includes Afternoon Tea and Film Screening in the Scotsman Picturehouse