WINTER FESTIVITIES 2018/2019
WELCOME LET THE FESTIVITIES COMMENCE! This season we invite you to join us for dinner, drinks, dancing and just about anything else that will leave you brimming with festive cheer. Here at Ghillie Dhu, we have built an excellent reputation for hosting special events and what could be more special than gathering your nearest and dearest for a fantastical festive feast. Here, you will find all the details on our specially created Christmas menus. You will also find lots of information on our jam packed roster of winter events, including lunch with Santa, live music, and of course our signature Hogmanay celebrations. All that is left for us to do is wish you glad tidings when the season comes around, and we do hope to welcome all of you and yours for an unforgettable celebration. Seasons greetings
FESTIVE DINING DINE IN STYLE The Ghillie Dhu is a truly show stopping venue with a central location to host your festive event. Housed within a former church, our breathtaking auditorium still retains many original features. Downstairs, our main bar area is known for its buzzing atmosphere, and our large snugs are the perfect solution for large groups or semi private dinning. Our main bar and auditorium are decked out in the very comfy and cosiest fabrics and finishes, including ambient candle lighting, plush velvet and rustic wood, making it the perfect place to celebrate Christmas in the capital.
FESTIVE PARTIES MIDWEEK PARTY AFTERNOONS & NIGHTS AVAILABLE SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY 2PM-6:30PM* 8PM-12:30AM 34.95 PER PERSON Our spectacular auditorium is the perfect setting for any Christmas celebration any time of the week. We invite you to dine from our 3 course festive menu followed by live ceilidh band and dancing. *2pm sitting not available on Sunday s WEEKEND PARTY AFTERNOONS & NIGHTS AVAILABLE THURSDAY-SATURDAY 2PM-6:30PM 39.95 PER PERSON 8PM-12:30AM 54.95 PER PERSON Get together with colleagues or friends as we take it up a notch for our weekend party packages. Dress to impress as you enter our stunning auditorium welcomed by traditional piper and a chilled glass of fizz, followed by our 3 course festive meal, live ceilidh band and then a DJ. *Auditorium will open to the public from 12:30am on Friday and Saturday evenings with DJ until 3am. Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the rest of the evening. (Please note timings are approximate and guideline only. All dietary requirements can be catered to and should be advised at time of booking)
STARTER STARTER Artichoke Bruschetta Mozzarella & Balsamic Pearls Tian of Crab Avocado, Tomato & Textures of Cucumber Cream of Mushroom Truffle Cream Artichoke Bruschetta Mozzarella & Balsamic Pearls Tian of Crab Avocado, Tomato & Textures of Cucumber Cream of Mushroom Truffle Cream Smoked Duck Breast Herb & Endive Salad with Orange Gel Smoked Duck Breast Herb & Endive Salad with Orange Gel MAINS MAINS Turkey Breast Escalope stuffed with Haggis, Date & Apple Stuffing, Pork Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes & Festive Vegetables with Pan Jus & Cranberry Jam Turkey Breast Escalope stuffed with Haggis, Date & Apple Stuffing, Pork Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes & Festive Vegetables with Pan Jus & Cranberry Jam Salt Baked Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Wellington (V) Festive Vegetables & Roast Potatoes Salt Baked Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Wellington (V) Festive Vegetables & Roast Potatoes Monkfish Tail Wrapped in Parma Ham Mussel Veloute with Roast Potatoes & Baby Vegetables Monkfish Tail Wrapped in Parma Ham Mussel Veloute with Roast Potatoes & Baby Vegetables Slow Roast Black Treacle Ham Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Pan Jus PARTY LUNCH Available in the Auditorium from 34.95 per person Please see our menu calendar at the back of our brochure for full pricing information and booking T&C s. DESSERTS Traditional Cranachan (V) Whisky, Toasted Rolled Oats & Raspberries Brandy Soused Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce After Eight Dark Chocolate Mousse Crème De Menthe Cream & Shortbread Selection of Cheeses Mull Chedder, Colston Basset Stilton, Stout Chutney, Celery & Grapes PARTY DINNER Available in the Auditorium from 34.95 per person Please see our menu calendar at the back of our brochure for full pricing information and booking T&C s. DESSERTS Traditional Cranachan (V) Whisky, Toasted Rolled Oats & Raspberries Brandy Soused Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce After Eight Dark Chocolate Mousse Crème De Menthe Cream & Shortbread Selection of Cheeses Mull Chedder, Colston Basset Stilton, Stout Chutney, Celery & Grapes
MENUS STARTERS STARTERS Artichoke Bruschetta Mozzarella & Balsamic Pearls Artichoke Bruschetta Mozzarella & Balsamic Pearls Tian of Crab with Avocado Tomato & Textures of Cucumber Tian of Crab with Avocado Tomato & Textures of Cucumber Cream of Mushroom Truffle Cream Cream of Mushroom Truffle Cream Smoked Duck Breast Herb & Endive Salad with Orange Gel Smoked Duck Breast Herb & Endive Salad with Orange Gel MAINS MAINS Turkey Breast Escalope Stuffed with Haggis Date & Apple Stuffing, Pork Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes & Festive Vegetables with Pan Jus & Cranberry Jam Turkey Breast Escalope Stuffed with Haggis Date & Apple Stuffing, Pork Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes & Festive Vegetables with Pan Jus & Cranberry Salt Baked Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Wellington (V) Festive Vegetables & Roast Potatoes Salt Baked Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Wellington (V) Festive Vegetables & Roast Potatoes Monkfish Tail Wrapped in Parma Ham, Mussel Veloute with Roast Potatoes & Baby Vegetables Monkfish Tail Wrapped in Parma Ham Mussel Veloute with Roast Potatoes & Baby Vegetables Slow Roast Black Treacle Ham Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Pan Jus Slow Roast Black Treacle Ham Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Pan Jus FESTIVE LUNCH DESSERTS Traditional Cranachan with Whisky (V) Toasted Rolled Oats & Raspberries FESTIVE DINNER DESSERTS Traditional Cranachan (V) Whisky, Toasted Rolled Oats & Raspberries Available in the Main Bar from 23.95 per person Please see our menu calendar at the back of our brochure for full pricing information and booking T&C s. Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce Selection of Cheeses Mull Chedder, Colston Basset Stilton, Stout Chutney, Celery & Grapes After Eight Dark Chocolate Mousse Crème De Menthe Cream & Shortbread Available in the Main Bar from 28.95 per person Please see our menu calendar at the back of our brochure for full pricing information and booking T&C s. Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce After Eight Dark Chocolate Mousse Crème De Menthe Cream & Shortbread Selection of Cheeses Mull Chedder, Colston Basset Stilton, Stout Chutney, Celery & Grapes
CHRISTMAS DAY Adults 69.95 per person Children 35.95 (includes jug of juice and a small gift from Santa) Sitting times 12:30pm & 4:30pm STARTERS Celeriac & Parsnip Soup (V) Truffle & Crème Fraiche Duck Liver Parfait Orange Confit served with Toasted Brioche & Rocket Gravadlax Salmon Capers, Shallots & Fennel with Picked Leaves & Lemon Dressing Chickpea Pate (VG) Roasted Marinated Beetroot with Garlic Ciabatta MAINS Turkey Breast Escalope Stuffed with Haggis Date & Apple Stuffing, Pork Chipolatas, Roast Potatoes & Festive Vegetables with Pan Jus & Cranberry Jam Cider Braised Seatrout Sea Vegetables with a Crab Veloute Roast Beetroot & Parsnip Grattin (V/GF) Sage & Cranberry Salad Braised Feather Blade Beef Mashed Potato & Roast Parsnips, Braising Jus DESSERTS Traditional Cranachan (V) Whisky, Toasted Rolled Oats & Raspberries Clementine & Prosecco Trifle Pistachios, Roasted Almonds Christmas Pudding (V) Brandy Sauce, Frosted Redcurrants Scottish Cheese Selection (V) Stout Chutney, Celery & Grapes Tea or Coffee and mince pies to finish THE HOGMANAY HOOLIE Dining 130 per person (7:30-12:15am) Bid farewell to 2018 in true Scots stylejoin us for the ultimate city centre New Year s shindig at the Hogmanay Hoolie. Includes: Enjoy an arrival dram of Glenmorangie 10yo, 5 course banquet, live ceilidh band, a glass of Moët & Chandon to toast the new year, and a great view of the fireworks from street. Please note ticket includes entry back into the auditorium at 12:30am when we reopen to the public. 5 COURSE BANQUET MENU Amuse Bouche Isle of Arran Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Tian with Ardbeg 10yo Whiskey Cream Hendricks Cured Salmon Tonic Soused Cucumber, Cucumber Pearls, Charred Cucumber, Katy Rogers Crème Fraiche & Rye Crisps Champagne Sorbet Topped with Moët & Chandon Fillet Medallions Braised Presse, Bubble & Squeak Rosti, Navets, Beetroot Puree with a Morel & Black Forest Ham Cassoulet Assiette of Chocolate Milk Chocolate Ganache with Peanut Powder, Dark Chocolate Orange Tart with Gold Dust & White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Black Cherry Jam Isle of Arran Cheese Section Blue, Brie, Smoked Cheddar with Quince Membrillo, Celery, Grape & Charcoal Cracker
HOGMANAY CELEBRATIONS MAIN BAR PARTY 7:00-12:15AM 69.95 PER PERSON Enjoy an arrival dram followed by a delicious 3 course meal in the setting of our main bar. Live music to keep your toes tapping until a champagne reception takes you out onto Rutland Place for a perfect view of the city s famous fireworks display. Please note ticket includes entry back into the main bar at 12:30am when we reopen to the public. POST BELLS AFTER PARTIES Step into your first Ceilidh of 2018 with live ceilidh bands in our stunning auditorium until 2am followed by DJ s keeping the party going until 5am. 25 PER PERSON It s the most wonderful time of the year The main bar after party will be open to keep you dry and warm as you have few more hours to celebrate the New Year. Live band from 12:30am followed by DJ until the small hours. 15 PER PERSON Tickets are available to purchase for entry to Ghillie Dhu from 12:30am, and can be purchased in venue from 1st November.
DRINKS FESTIVE DRINKS BEER PACKAGE 25 6 specially selected bottled lagers WINE PACKAGE 50 Select 3 bottles of house white, red or rose eat, merry drink and be PROSECCO PACKAGE 50 2 bottles of Prosecco, chilled and awaiting your arrival CHAMPAGNE PACKAGE 99 2 bottles of Moet & Chandon MAGNUM OF MOET & CHANDON 125 C'mon its Christmas, magnum of Moet & Chandon, Served with mini Chambords to make your own Festive Royale
EVENTS EXCLUSIVE USE The auditorium is a truly breath-taking event space, perfect to amaze your guests and available for private hire throughout December. Be it a delicate canapes reception, heartwarming buffet or black tie banquet, let us create a bespoke festive package tailored to match your party s requirements. For further information and to check availibility please contact our events team on 0131 222 9930 or email christmas@ghillie-dhu.co.uk SAY I DHU THIS WINTER Christmas is a magical time of year, so why not make it even more special and opt for a winter wedding- we can t think of a better time to bring family and friends together to celebrate. If you are recently engaged or searching for the perfect venue get in touch to view our stunning auditorium. We have a range of bespoke packages to suit your every need to make your big day extra special and stress free. have a holly jolly christmas LUNCH WITH SANTA SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 12.30PM 19.95 per adult, 12.95 per child (ages 3-12) under 3 s dine free A perfect afternoon for the whole family to enjoy, the Ghillie gang will be getting into the spirit with carvery style dining, festive face painting, arts & crafts, and a gift from Santa Claus himself. LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Monday - Wednesday 10pm Thursday from 7pm Friday & Saturday from 4pm Join us every evening in our main bar and enjoy the very best in local acoustic talent and folk style songs, perfect for post dinner drinks, or a lovely bottle of warming red. A POETIC BURNS NIGHT FROM 18TH JANUARY 2019 Our very own rousing celebration of our National Bard is always an all-out affair at Ghillie Dhu. We have a selection of dining and ceilidh packages available. Pre booking essential. To learn more about wedding at Ghillie Dhu contact our events team on 0131 222 9930 or email events@ghillie-dhu.co.uk To book your table for any of these events, please contact us on: T: 0131 222 9930 W: ghillie-dhu.co.uk E: events@ghillie-dhu.co.uk
MENU CALENDAR Date 2 Course Lunch Main Bar 12-5pm Festive Menu Main Bar 12-10pm Party Lunch Auditorium 2-6.30pm Party Dinner Auditorium 8-12.30am Friday 23rd November 28.95 39.95 54.95 Saturday 24th November 28.95 39.95 54.95 Sunday 25th November 28.95 N/A 34.95 Monday 26th November 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Tuesday 27th November 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Wednesday 28th November 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Thursday 29th November 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 39.95 54.95 Friday 30th November 28.95 39.95 54.95 Saturday 1st December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Sunday 2nd December 28.95 N/A 34.95 Monday 3rd December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Tuesday 4th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Wednesday 5th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Thursday 6th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 39.95 54.95 Friday 7th December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Saturday 8th December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Sunday 9th December 28.95 See brochure 34.95 Monday 10th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Tuesday 1tth December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Wednesday 12th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Thursday 13th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 39.95 54.95 Friday 14th December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Saturday 15th December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Sunday 16th December 28.95 N/A 34.95 Monday 17th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Tuesday 18th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Wednesday 19th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 34.95 34.95 Thursday 20th December 23.95 (inc fizz) 28.95 39.95 54.95 Friday 21st December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Saturday 22nd December 28.95 39.95 54.95 Sunday 23rd December 28.95 N/A 34.95 Monday 24th December 28.95 34.95 34.95 Tuesday 25th December See brochure See brochure Wednesday 26th December 28.95 Thursday 27th December 28.95 Friday 28th December 28.95 Saturday 29th December 28.95 Sunday 30th December 28.95 Monday 31st December See brochure See brochure GIVE THE GIFT OF GHILLIE Our giftcards are the perfect present for someone who knows us (and loves us), or someone who is planning to visit the fair city of Edinburgh any time soon. You can purchase a variety of options, including monetary vouchers to be redeemed against food and drinks, or opt for one of our experiences like our ever popular Burly Ceilidh Club or wine tasting packages. To purchase, visit giftideasscotland.co.uk, or visit us in venue.
Lothian Rd CONTACT US For further details or to discuss your festive party, gathering or private dinner, please contact us on: T: 0131 222 9930 E: christmas@ghillie-dhu.co.uk W: Ghillie-Dhu.co.uk 2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD /GhillieDhuEdinburgh @GhillieDhu1 Princes St Princes St Shandwick Pl St. Jorn s Episcopal Church Rutland St The Partish Church of St Cuthbert BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS A non-refundable deposit of 10.00 per person is payable upon booking. All bookings made after 31st October must be paid in full at time of booking. Final balance and pre orders must be received no later than 31st October. Please note full balance is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Only one block method payment will be accepted for each booking. Ghillie Dhu will endeavour to accommodate specific requests regarding your preferred table plan, however, we cannot guarantee that every requirement will be met. Please refer to our website for full terms and conditions and our severe weather policy.