Discover Your Summer Escape
at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Watch Edinburgh come to life this Summer as long, sunny days and vibrant culture inject life into every pocket of the city. Watch as the nearby Royal Mile bustles with activity and the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe fills the streets with performances and art. Whether it’s brunch to fuel you for a busy day exploring or catching some comedy or culture right here in the hotel - when you come to stay, or play, or both - there is something for everyone this Summer in Edinburgh.
Supper Club Wednesday
Every Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:00 | Eve
Who says weekends are where the funs at. Pasta and Beer, the perfect midweek pick me up alongside live entertainment from Edinburgh’s best DJ’s. Enjoy a small plate of the secret recipe of Chef Guilio’s Nona's Carbonara alongside a chilled pint of Menabrea to break up the week.
Match Madness: Wimbledon & Euro Final Showdown
July 14th | Greyfriars Hall | 12:00- 23:00
Get ready for the ultimate sports extravaganza! Join us for a day of adrenaline-pumping action as we screen the Wimbledon Final and the Final of the EUFA Euro’s tournament back-to-back on our big screen featuring live Dj tunes during warm up and after the game. Cheer you favourite athletes, share the thrill with fellow fans, and enjoy an unforgettable day of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Snack on strawberries and cream for the tennis fans and then delicious pub grub from 6pm, plus drinks all day long.
No bookings necessary, free entry, all walk-ins welcome. First come first served.
Pre- Theatre Menu at Commons Club
Daily 17:00 till 19:00 | July & August
An exquisite culinary experience design to set the stage for an unforgettable night of culture and cuisine in Edinburgh. Our carefully curated 2 to 3 course pre-theatre menu, has been meticulously crafted to delight the senses and tantalise the palate.
Priced at £30
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
August 2 - 24th
Immerse yourself in the whirlwind of creativity, laughter and inspiration that is the Edinburgh Festival. With the hotel playing venue to a few shows this year, you won’t have far to go to soak up endless entertainment. Guests, visitors and Edinburgh locals all welcome as together we enjoy the cultural event of the year.
Brunch with Eve
Daily | August 1-31st
What better way to fuel yourself for a busy day of Festival fever than a delicious brunch at Eve. Available every day in August, from fluffy pancakes to a wide variety of savoury dishes, and a range of signature cocktails, there is a treat for everyone.
BAD CLOWNS & GOOD FRIENDS
Aug 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 | Eve
The award-winning comedy trio Bad Clowns are putting on a night of the best comedy acts from this year's festival every Friday and Saturday of the Fringe, and you're invited!
PASSING LIKENESS
Aug 2-3, 5-9, 12, 14-16 | 19.30 | Roof Terrace
Step back into the Edinburgh of the eighteenth century! Passing likeness is a new verse historical satire drama by local writer Ash Caton. It tells the story of the life and times of John Kay: a self-taught caricaturist living and working in the heart of Edinburgh. This is a play off grotesque caricatures and still more grotesque originals.
Brian Kennedy - A Love Letter to Joni Volume 2
Aug 8, 10 & 11 | Greyfriars Hall
Legendary artist and composer Joni Mitchell turned 80 on 7 November 2023, and Brian marked her milestone birthday by recording his second love letter volume of his favourite songs in tribute to her. How many artists can say they toured with her, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison in the same bill across the USA in 1998? Brian says 'getting to talk to Joni most days was just unbelievable, it only made me a bigger fan'.
Please join Brian celebrating this Canadian icon of song as she enters her 80th decade.