Back Room at The Cumberland Bar

Dining Room in a Pub
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Semi-private area
1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT
New Town, Edinburgh

About this space

Our back room at The Cumberland Bar in Canonmills offers an intimate setting perfect for private gatherings. With approximately 50 square meters of space, it comfortably accommodates up to 40 guests standing or 25 seated. The room features classic wood paneling, a rich red velvet banquette along one wall, and elegant dark wood furnishings, creating a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The checkerboard flooring adds a touch of character, while warm lighting and soft green walls make it ideal for both casual and formal events. It’s a great space for birthdays, small corporate meetings, or private dining experiences. Come enjoy great vibes and food!


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Christmas at The Cumberland

- Starter Options:
- Cullen Skink with bread and butter
- Haggis Bon Bons with Glayva crème fraiche
- Veggie Haggis Bon Bons with Glayva crème fraiche

- Main Course Options:
- Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables (v) with assorted seasonal trimmings

- Dessert Options:
- Christmas Pudding
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Roasted Spiced Apple and Blackberries, served with brandy custard or honeycomb ice cream

Pricing:
- Main course: £19.95 per person
- Two courses: £22.45 per person
- Three courses: £24.95 per person

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Packages start at £19.95. Enquire to know more!
Starters & Sharing
- Mozzarella Sticks
Tomato and basil sauce
- Haggis Bon Bons
Glayva crème fraiche (Veggie option available)
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Vegan mayonnaise and grilled flatbread

£6.45 each or 3 for £16.95

Mains
- Fish & Chips
Haddock in traditional beer batter, peas, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge – £16.45
- Mac & Cheese
Garlic bread – £10.45
Add bacon, chorizo, or haggis for £1 each
- Spicy Chicken Schnitzel
Mash and onion gravy – £14.95

Burgers
- Beef Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, relish, and house slaw – £13.95
- Cajun Chicken Burger
Lettuce, tomato, chips, guacamole, and slaw – £13.95


Desserts
- Selection of Ice Cream – £5.45
- Apple Crumble
Vanilla ice cream – £6.45
- Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce – £6.45

Sides
- Chips – £3.95
- House Salad – £3.95
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Dogs are allowed.


The Cumberland Bar, located in the residential Canonmills area of Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, is a welcoming gastropub known for its exceptional real ales, wines, spirits, and delicious food. The venue features wood-paneled interiors, a cozy open fire for chilly days, and a secluded beer garden-rare for the New Town.

We offer eight real ale taps, an extensive beer and wine selection, and menus that span from all-day dining to traditional Sunday roasts. For smaller groups, our back room accommodates private events. Whether you’re visiting for a quiet pint, a meal, or a special gathering, The Cumberland Bar provides a relaxed and timeless setting.


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