Private Hire at The Red Bus Bistro Edinburgh
Restaurant
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Whole venue
1 review
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Bus Stop Stance ZF, Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BH, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH
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New Town, Edinburgh
About this space
The Red Bus Bistro in Edinburgh offers a distinctive dining experience aboard a vintage double-decker bus. Guests can enjoy delicious meals while taking a scenic tour through Edinburgh's historic streets and landmarks.
The Red Bus Bistro combines nostalgic charm with modern comforts, featuring comfortable seating and panoramic views of the city's iconic sights. Whether enjoying afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner, this unique culinary adventure on wheels provides a memorable way to explore Edinburgh while indulging in gourmet cuisine and beverages.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
Our celebration packages include a 1 ½ hour tour of Edinburgh while you enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.
You will be served a glass of prosecco on arrival, full afternoon tea, consisting of a sophisticated selection of finger sandwiches, warm mini quiches, warm scones with whipped cream and jam garnished with fresh strawberries, a selection of petite fours, scrumptious cupcakes, your choice of tea or coffee, included also is a refreshing gin cocktail of your choice, or a pot-tail depending on your party size, choose from our daily selection, served from our onboard cocktail cart.
You will be served a glass of prosecco on arrival, full afternoon tea, consisting of a sophisticated selection of finger sandwiches, warm mini quiches, warm scones with whipped cream and jam garnished with fresh strawberries, a selection of petite fours, scrumptious cupcakes, your choice of tea or coffee, included also is a refreshing gin cocktail of your choice, or a pot-tail depending on your party size, choose from our daily selection, served from our onboard cocktail cart.
Wedding Offers
Vintage Wedding Transport Package
£550
total
Arrive at your wedding venue in style aboard our vintage 1966 Routemaster bus. Passengers can enjoy a glass of prosecco and canapes while they travel to the destination of your choice. Bus can be hired for up to 3 hours.
Unique Wedding Venue
£1960
total
We offer a unique wedding experience onboard one of our Routemaster buses. A wedding venue with a difference, we cater for intimate weddings for up to 28 guests on a tour route of your choice in Edinburgh. Our wedding package includes hire of the bus for four hours; a glass of prosecco on arrival for every guest; a delicious three-course meal and a bottle of wine for each table.
The menu of the day will be truly yours – as our planners work with you to create mouth-watering dishes to suit you and your guests.
Flowers and a Humanist celebrant to perform the wedding can be provided as part of the package at an additional fee.
The menu of the day will be truly yours – as our planners work with you to create mouth-watering dishes to suit you and your guests.
Flowers and a Humanist celebrant to perform the wedding can be provided as part of the package at an additional fee.
Prices
Monday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Tuesday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
12:00 –
18:00
from
£55–£75
per person
Per afternoon
12:00 –
15:00
from
£55
per person
Per day
12:00 –
18:00
from
£75
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
The minimum number of group bookings is 10.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Capacity
Dining
up to 35
Catering and drinks
In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Host rules
As it is a vintage bus, we have no seat belts, therefore, we would not recommend it for children under 6 years old.
Our Gin tour is suitable only for patrons who are 18 years of age and older; please note, under 18s may still be present on board.
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Show cancellation details
Red Bus Bistro, in a nutshell, is a quirky vintage London bus/restaurant touring the wonderful cities of Edinburgh, on a daily basis.
Our destination on this iconic vehicle/restaurant is a gastronomic journey to take in some of the best sites Edinburg has to offer and an opportunity to sample delicious home-cooked Scottish cuisine, all produced from locally sourced Scottish suppliers, and freshly cooked onboard.
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