Hogmanay dinners and parties
Hogmanay, Scotland’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, is a big event in Edinburgh. Every year, thousands of people from all corners of the world come to Edinburgh to say goodbye to the year and welcome the new one coming.
Celebrate your achievements, dream of a better future, and renew your hopes for 2012!
We hope that with our tips you can make your Hogmanay experience unforgettable!
Three weeks ago we gave you the calendar of events happening during Hogmanay.
Now, we want to help you find the perfect place to have the last dinner of the year!
Places to celebrate Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) in Edinburgh:
Royal Botanic Garden
20 Inverleith Row
Edinburgh, EH3 5LR
Tel. 0131 552 2674
The Royal Botanic Garden is a beautiful place to give 2012 a memorable farewell. This year they are organizing two Hogmanay parties: one of them very sophisticated and the other a bit more casual.
You can choose to celebrate it in black tie, with a sumptuous five-course dinner at their beautiful John Hope Gateway Restaurant, dance the night away just stopping to toast the New Year, listen to their piper and admire an outstanding view of the Castle fireworks.
If you prefer a more casual approach, you can come to celebrate at their traditional Caledonian Hall with a two-course dinner.
The in-house DJ will entertain the guests and will only stop for a toast at midnight.
It’s important to book in advance.
Caledonian Hall £55 per person, includes: Prosecco on arrival, two-course dinner, toast at midnight and dancing into the New Year with a DJ.
Dress code: smart casual, no jeans or trainers
John Hope Gateway Restaurant £95 per person, includes: Prosecco on arrival, five-course dinner, piper and toast at midnight and dancing into the New Year with a DJ.
Dress code: black tie
For more information check out their flyer.
Caledonian Hilton Hotel
Princes Street
Edinburgh, EH1 2AB
Tel. 0131 222 8888
The Caledonian Hotel is organizing two dinners. One in the Castle Suite and the other in the Pompadour Restaurant.
Dress code for both is lounge suits, the difference between one dinner celebration and the other is the menu. Both will offer the best of Scotland’s wonderful natural ingredients but The Pompadour Restaurant promises a more sophisticated dinner that will start at 7pm with a Champagne and canapé reception in the Boardroom.
Admire the stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and watch the world famous Hogmanay party in the streets below.
Castle Suite £45 per person (children £25), includes: three-course dinner and tea & coffee
Pompadour Restaurant £95 per person, includes: Champagne and canapé reception, three-course dinner and tea & coffee with hand-made petits fours
The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Tel. 0131 622 8843
Definitely the place to be if you can afford it.
It is one of the most sophisticated and glamorous black-tie Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh. It starts with Champagne and canapé reception with live music by the elegant trio ‘Le Swing’ performing Rat Pack and Michael Bublé favourites. A five-course menu created by the award winning chef, Jeff Bland will follow, with their finest wines being served all selected by their dedicated Sommelier.
Bagpipers and some of the world’s top Highland Dancers will perform the famous Sword Dance and Highland Fling. Next, one of the best ceilidh bands in the country will play so guests can dance.
This is one of the best vantage points to watch the Edinburgh Castle fireworks display. At midnight, after a toast, all eyes will be to the castle.
After that, the resident DJ will entertain guests until early hours.
£230 per person, £125 per guest aged between 12 and 18
Dress code: black tie
Apex International Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket
Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
Tel. 0845 365 0001
Apex International on Grassmarket is preparing a gala ball, a more casual party and a special dinner for this year’s Hogmanay. Whatever your plans or budget, one of these will give you the option of celebrating New Year’s Eve as you please.
Apex Suite Gala Ball £85.00 per person, includes drink and canapés on arrival, five-course dinner, traditional Scottish ceilidh and disco, and a piper at the bells.
Tables each have 12 places and smaller groups will be seated together. Children aged 12 years and over are permitted entry paying full price. There will also be private rooms available at £75.00 per person.
Dress code: black tie
Metro Hogmanay Party
Price: £39.95 per adult / £29.95 for children aged 5-12yrs, includes a welcome drink, dinner and dancing (disco playing some Scottish music)
Dress code: informal
Heights Hogmanay Dinner
Perfectly situated for an amazing view of the Castle and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks
Price: £85.00 per person, includes arrival drink and canapés, followed by a five-course dinner and a piper at the bells.
Dress code: smart
Whichever party you choose, don’t forget to contact the venue and book now! Prices quoted are those published on their website on December 15th, 2011. Please note that for the special dinners at Caledonian Hilton Hotel there won’t be any information on their website, for more information, you should give them a call (10am-5pm).
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