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Johnnie Walker Princes Street

145 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4BL
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◉ Located in the heart of the city of Edinburgh ◉ Views of Edinburgh Castle ◉ Immersive tours ◉ World-class Rooftop Bars ◉ Modern meeting and events spaces equipped with high-quality AV system ◉ Highest industry standards for accessibility ◉ Retail store

Venue Details

Total meeting space7,395 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity180
Seating capacity120
Built1930
Renovated2021
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Awards

Industry awards
2021: Green Tourism 2021 - Gold Award. Retail Design Institute - Class of 2021. 2022: Corporate Content Awards EU 2022 - Best use of content in live/experiential setting. Event Marketer - EX Awards 2022 - Winner: Best use of technology. Muse Creative Awards 2022 - Silver, Experiential & Immersive - Retail. Campaign Experience Awards 2022 - Commendation, Best Brand Experience B2C. Illuminating Engineering Society 2022 - Illumination Awards, Award of Merit: Interior Design. Illuminating Engineering Society 2022 - Illumination Awards, Award of Merit: System Innovation. The Drum Awards for Marketing 2022 - Best Brand Experience or Event. Marketing Society Star Awards 2022 - Silver: Tourism, Leisure, Sport. Edinburgh Architectural Association - 2022 EAA Awards, Winner: Regeneration/Conservation. A/V Awards 2022 - Winner: Retail. Scottish Design Awards 2022 - Winner: Experiential. Scottish Design Awards 2022 - Design Grand Prix. 2023: World Travel Awards 2023 - Europe's and World's leading Spirit Experience winner. Visitor Attraction - Icons of Whisky Scotland 2023. Icons of Whisky 2023 - Best Distillery Visitor Experience. Other Awards: TEA - Thea award for Outstanding Achievement - Brand Experience. LEED award – Platinum Certification. Visit Scotland 5 Star Attraction Status.

Amenities

Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
  • Onsite catering

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 5, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,394.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,206.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,851.4 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
180
Seating capacity
120
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
2,206.6 sq. ft.
64.8 x 34.9 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
180
120
130
-
60
1,227.1 sq. ft.
24.0 x 35.5 sq. ft.
9.4 ft.
30
-
20
10
-
1,636.1 sq. ft.
86.0 x 41.5 sq. ft.
10.0 ft.
100
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1,851.4 sq. ft.
45.3 x 41.0 sq. ft.
12.8 ft.
60
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Location

Getting Here

Located right in the city center of Edinburgh, we are a 10-minute walk from Haymarket Train Station and 15 a minute walk from Edinburgh Waverly Station. Our nearest tram stop can be found at Shandwick Place, providing easy access from Edinburgh Airport. There are plenty of bus stops in the local vicinity on both Princes Street, Shandwick Place, Lothian Road and Queensferry Road with airport shuttle and intercity stops close by, we couldn’t be easier to get to.
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Street parking

Local Attractions

Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens
Park
0 mi
The Usher Hall
The Usher Hall
Theater
0 mi
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
0 mi
Dean Village
Dean Village
Historical landmark
0 mi
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern
Museum
1 mi
Waverley Stations
Waverley Stations
1 mi
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Museum
1 mi
National Galleries of Scotland: National
National Galleries of Scotland: National
Museum
1 mi
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
Historical landmark
1 mi
St James Quarter
St James Quarter
Shopping
1 mi
Haymarket Station
Haymarket Station
1 mi
National Museum Of Scotland
National Museum Of Scotland
Museum
1 mi
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Historical landmark
2 mi
The Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens
Park
2 mi
Arthurs Seat
Arthurs Seat
Park
3 mi
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Recreation
2 mi
Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Yacht Britannia
Recreation
3 mi
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Airport
7 mi

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

The Customer may cancel all or part of an Event by providing written notice to Johnnie Walker Princes Street, subject to paying the following cancellation fees: 30 days or less prior to Event Date: 50% of the Charges less the Deposit paid. More than 14 days but less than 30 days prior to Event Date: 80% of the Charges less the Deposit paid. 14 days or less prior to Event Date: 100% of the Total Charges + any additional related costs incurred by Johnnie Walker Princes Street.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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