The Caves is our larger venue with vaults that make up Edinburgh's South Bridge. There is no venue more Edinburgh than the Caves,or more Scottish either if you consider there was once so much Whisky stored here that it became known as “Whisky Row”. Every room has a story to tell and a special place in Scottish history -from vaults that served as the stables to the French Cavalry who were at one time body guards to the Royal Family, to remains of the houses that pre-date the Bridge itself – with the original terracotta floor tiles still intact! This amazing and fantastically unique venue will wow your guests. It's romantic and offers your guests a fantastic experience from start to finish!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Amy Donaldson

I am one of 3 Wedding Coordinators at The Caves! When you book a Wedding with us you get a dedicated coordinator to help you plan your dream day! Please contact us to hear more about hosting your Wedding with us in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2002

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Caves

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

450

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Church within walking distance

Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use

City View

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Pricing for The Caves

Packages (price per head)

£60 - £120

Minimum number of guests: 70

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What's Included?

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

We are an exclusive use venue - we don't have 'typical' prices per head but upon enquiry we would help you create a bespoke package!

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Reviews for The Caves
(5)

Julie and William

Happy couple married in October

November 2019

Making our day so special

Dear Amy and the team at The Caves, Just a wee note to say thank you for making our day so special. The team did a great job of keeping everything on track and the food, service and attention to detail was perfect. Can't wait to see our official photographs - I'm sure the venue will look fantastic! With best wishes, Julie and Billy Brown x

Sarah and Ally

Happy couple married in December

November 2019

Mr and Mrs Swan

Hi Amy, I just wanted to send through some of our professional pictures from our day 09/11/2019. We had the most amazing day everything was perfect and we can't thank you enough for everythig you did on the lead up and on the day. Please pass our thanks on to everyone! All NY guests are still raving about how beautiful the place is and how outstanding the food was! I think your venue is something special and I am so glad we choose it for out day. Your all amazing and obviously care so much about what you do and that comes across in how well the day was executed. Thank you again and I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and new year.

Kate T

Wedding: February

November 2019

Something Really Different

My daughter had her wedding here Saturday past. I was very impressed with the whole experience- the venue, the organisation and the food. This is an unusual and quirky place quite unlike any other wedding I have been to but definitely one of the best.

Attended family wedding in the Rowantree ,this is a lovely quirky venue loads of character everyone made very welcome, the wedding setting itself was beautiful and changed into the dining room for the wedding breakfast. The food which was delicious was served promptly whole table at once and piping hot. The staff were very professional and friendly couldnt fault the whole day.

Debbie and Noel

Happy couple married in October

November 2019

5 Stars from a Happy Bride!

Had our wedding here in September. From start to finish communication with the coordinators was excellent. The food was lovely and service from the staff was brilliant. The venue itself is stunning and all our guests were really taken with it.

Location & Contact Details for The Caves

Wedding Venue Address

12 Niddry Street South, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 1NS, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Caves?

All Wedding's are so unique and different it's hard to pick one! One Wedding did karaoke which was a lot of fun!!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't sweat the small stuff!

Describe The Caves in 5 adjectives

romantic, versatile, unique, charming, exclusive

Where’s the best photo spot at The Caves?

The Foundation Room! With candles lit everywhere and terracotta floors you get the most beautiful pictures. Outside - the cobbled streets of Edinburgh's Cowgate make for a stunning backdrop too.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Caves?

Loads! Even before they were Wedding Venues the vaults were once a pub named 'Lucky Middlemasses Tavern' with Robert Burns being a regular and even a visit from Benjamin Franklin!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Prawn Tempura with Chipotle Mayo!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Whole Prime Scottish Porker Hog Roast Rolls with Homemade Apple Sauce and Pork Crackling

What is The Caves most unique feature?

The whole venue is Unique - our name is 'Unusual Venues of Edinburgh' after all! I think maybe the most unique things is the fact that we are inside a Bridge!