On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 03:23:48PM +0100, Stephen Quinney wrote:
I've been doing some research into possible dinner venues. There are lots of options, I've tried to restrict it those which are fairly close to the Informatics Forum and are also likely to be affordable.
Here's a few thoughts of venues:
The Hub - http://www.thehub-edinburgh.com/ Royal Society - https://www.royalsoced.org.uk/ Dovecot Studios - https://dovecotstudios.com/ Surgeons Hall - http://www.surgeonshall.com/ - likely to be very expensive Playfair Library - part of the university so cheaper but probably restricted to uni caterers
Here's what I've found. At some level this choice could come down to how much we think we can spend. The venues are all impressive and are likely to all be good. If we need to spend less then the Cellar Door restaurant will do excellent food.
The Hub =======
Details attached. I'm going to see this venue this afternoon. Details are:
Dinner Package @ £55.00 + VAT per person, based on minimum numbers of 40 guests, to include: Use of Dunard Library from 7pm till midnight. 1 x glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3 course dinner + tea/coffee, ½ bottle house wine with dinner
Royal Society =============
Not available for our dates.
Surgeons Hall =============
Details attached. Note that it mentions 12th October which was a mistake, they are available for our dates. Main details are: £400 venue hire, dinner from £35 per person, wine from £17 a bottle.
Dovecot Studios ===============
Details attached. There is a choice of caterers, I've not contacted any of them yet. The venue hire would be £800.