Greyfriars Hall

We had our wedding reception at Greyfriars Hall in Virgin Hotel Edinburgh, and it was truly beyond anything we could have hoped for. We booked the venue sight unseen from abroad, trusting the photos and our gut — and we can confidently say, the photos didn’t do it justice. The space is absolutely stunning, full of charm, character, and the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable evening. The food was exceptional, and our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was. The entire staff was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive — they made sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt completely cared for the entire night. A special thank you to Jo, our event manager, who was a dream to work with. She looked after every detail, anticipated our needs, and helped bring the entire celebration together with calm and care. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh was the perfect setting for our celebration, and we’ll cherish those memories forever.

We attended an evening wedding reception here. It's connected to the Virgin Hotel next door. The entrance to the hall is to the rear of the hotel on the Cowgate, but you can still access it from the front of the hotel at the upper Grassmarket if your Uber drops you off there ( just a short walk and elevator ride down to the Cowgate level). The hall itself is large with plenty of room for a band, dance floor, and tables. There is a kitchen and separate bar in the foyer. There are toilets available.

Greyfriars Hall is such a iconic old church. It has a very distinctive design even with its smaller size compaired to some of the other grand cathedrals of Europe. A lot of beauty and character is packed into its unassuming size.

A group of us went to this beautiful venue specifically to see Abba Odyssey tribute band during the Fringe in Edinburgh. Very central with easy access straight from the street or through the Virgin Hotel where we stopped for a drink in Eve's bar first. Thoroughly enjoyed the show as Abba Odyssey are super focused on recreating Abba's harmonies and singing some lesser known songs rather than just belting out their well known ones. Of course our experience was enhanced by the beautiful environment ; it's a lovely venue.

Great venue for an evening with Brian Kennedy. Beautiful, spacious church conversion.