Edinburgh Castle Hotel
ProHighlights
- Back beer garden with a stage for up to 200 guests
- Saloon Bar with its own private bar for 90 standing
- No room hire – minimum spends from $250
About Edinburgh Castle Hotel
The Edinburgh Castle – the Edi Castle to locals – is a pub at 681 Sydney Road in Brunswick, open seven days from midday. It is known for free local live music, a long craft beer list and gastro pub food, and it takes functions of every size, from meetings to dress-up parties, without charging room hire. There are three bookable areas. The Saloon Bar is the main indoor room, with its own private bar, the option to play your own music and space for a small live set-up; it holds 50 seated or 90 standing. Out the back, the beer garden is set with picnic tables and a stage, and takes up to 200 (100 seated); it can be split for smaller groups, and parties of 80 or more can have it to themselves, though it closes at 10pm for the neighbours. For smaller groups, the Cowgirl Corner – a corner of the main bar room – suits family occasions and sit-down meals for up to 40. Food is either shared grazing platters or a la carte. Canapés are ordered by the piece – crostini, croquettes, sliders, dumplings, tofu and more – and platters range from party pies and spring rolls to antipasto and dessert boards, with pub classics and pizzas also on offer and dietary options throughout. Drinks run on a bar tab: a basic tab, a premium tab with extra wines and optional spirits, or an open tab across the whole list. Each space carries a minimum spend and a deposit that comes off your food or bar bill.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Edinburgh Castle host?
The back beer garden takes up to 200 people, or 100 seated. The Saloon Bar holds 50 seated or 90 standing, and the Cowgirl Corner suits up to 40.
Is there a room hire fee?
No. Each space has a minimum spend on food and drinks instead. The Cowgirl Corner starts at $250 Sunday to Thursday, the Saloon Bar at $1,000, and the beer garden at $500 for 20 to 50 guests.
Can we have the beer garden to ourselves?
Yes, once your group reaches 80 guests the back beer garden can be yours alone, with a $1,000 minimum spend for 80 to 100 guests. The garden closes at 10pm, after which guests can move inside.
Can we play our own music?
In the Saloon Bar you can play your own music and set up a small live act. Amplified sound across the venue has to finish by 11pm.
Can we bring our own food or drinks?
No. The licence doesn't allow food or drinks from outside, so catering comes from the pub's platters, canapés and meals, and drinks run on a bar tab.
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Bill McClelland
2 months ago
Fantastic pub food. A great place to take the family for dinner or lunch. Also has amazing open spaces throughtout.
Claire Edwards
2 months ago
We come here all the tiiiiime and we love it. Recently we planned a 3 year old party here and we are so glad we did. The staff were so accommodating and helpful. They really were awesome. Alice and Lucy are huge assets t…
Oldouz Shirinzadeh
8 months ago
Visited Edinburgh bar on a Saturday afternoon. The vibe was so relaxed and causal. The staff were friendly. They have heaps of seating options for whatever mood you’re in. Inside , outside, smoking area, … We tried Calam…
Michaela Armitage
8 months ago
We are now regulars here at Eddie castle and can honestly say their staff are awesome , so friendly and the atmosphere is so relaxing. There’s a variety of seating options , inside, half in half out, undercover near the…
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