Event/Function Spaces at INDIGO YARD | BAR & RESTAURANT

Step onto our Mezzanine and you'll find yourself overlooking the bustling courtyard below, where Edinburgh's West End crowd gathers for after-work drinks and weekend celebrations. This elevated space combines the raw beauty of exposed brick walls with the warmth of green pendant lights, creating an atmosphere that feels both industrial and intimate. We've designed the Mezzanine to work brilliantly for different party styles. For cocktail receptions, we can host up to 60 guests who'll enjoy mingling around our mix of high tables and cozy seating areas. When you're planning a seated dinner party, we arrange our long communal tables and round tables to accommodate 36 guests comfortably. The metal and leather chairs might look industrial, but they're surprisingly comfortable for those longer celebrations. What makes this space particularly special is how it changes with the seasons. During summer parties, we open the retractable roof above, letting natural light flood in and giving your guests a glimpse of Edinburgh's sky. Come winter, the space transforms into a cozy retreat, with our heating keeping everyone warm while they watch the courtyard action through the mesh railings below. The semi-private nature of our Mezzanine means your party maintains its own energy while still feeling connected to the venue's atmosphere. We've hosted everything here, from 40th birthday parties where guests enjoyed our Thai-spiced calamari and craft cocktails, to engagement celebrations featuring our mix of Mexican street tacos and French-style moules marinières. Getting here couldn't be easier, with Princes Street just a short walk away. Whether your guests are coming straight from work or making a night of it in the city center, they'll find us tucked away on Charlotte Lane, ready to help you celebrate in style.

Whole venue exclusive hire at INDIGO YARD transforms our entire West End space into your private party playground, complete with that famous retractable roof courtyard that Edinburgh locals have been celebrating under since 1996. Picture your guests spreading across both levels, cocktails flowing from our central bar while Thai-spiced calamari and Mexican street tacos circulate through the crowd, all beneath strings of warm lights that give our stone-walled courtyard its signature glow. Our courtyard forms the heart of any full venue party, where exposed stone walls frame wooden tables and eclectic seating arrangements that encourage natural mingling. When Edinburgh's weather cooperates, we roll back the roof to create an open-air celebration space, though our heaters and cozy blankets mean December parties feel just as inviting as July gatherings. The lush greenery and colorful flowers winding through the space add natural vibrancy, while large umbrellas provide practical shade during those rare Scottish sunny spells. The mezzanine level offers your guests a different perspective, literally and figuratively. From up here, they can watch the party unfold below while enjoying slightly quieter conversations, making it perfect when you want distinct zones within your celebration. Our contemporary lighting works with the exposed brick throughout both floors, creating atmosphere without overwhelming the rustic character that makes our space memorable. With capacity for 495 guests standing or 150 seated, we've hosted everything from milestone birthdays to company-wide celebrations. Our kitchen's global menu means dietary requirements never limit the party, while our bar team crafts everything from morning cocktail masterclasses to late-night Scottish whisky tastings. Just minutes from Princes Street, guests find us easily whether arriving from work drinks or making a full night of exploring Charlotte Lane's hidden corners.