The ICON Seasons - Winter 2022

EVENTS & OCCASIONS AT THE BALMORAL, EDINBURGH’S ICONIC HOTEL

This festive season we invite guests to celebrate with Forte Escapes, our Festive Afternoon Tea at Palm Court and our 120th New Year’s Eve Suite Experience. We welcome our live music line up back to Bar Prince and Number One celebrates the incredible milestone of its 25 year anniversary.

As we move into the new year, we invite guests to enjoy the Season of Scottish Spirit with the finest whisky on Burns Night and treat their loved ones to a candle lit culinary experience to remember in Brasserie Prince.

The Balmoral offers the perfect spot in the city this winter to settle in, raise a glass and enjoy memorable stays, fine dining and live music. We look forward to welcoming you.

RICHARD COOKE, GENERAL MANAGER

EVENTS & OCCASIONS WINTER 2022

DECEMBER

25 Years of Number One

Festive Lunch at Brasserie Prince Live Music and Festive Cocktails at Bar Prince Festive Afternoon Tea at Palm Court 120th New Year’s Eve Experience

JANUARY

Wine Cellar Experiences at Number One

Burns Night at Brasserie Prince Luxury Scottish Wedding Show Candlelight cuisine in Brasserie Prince

FEBRUARY

Valentine’s Day at Number One Valentine’s Tea at Palm Court

25 YEARS OF NUMBER ONE

This festive season Number One celebrates its 25th anniversary. In celebration, throughout December, Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry and his team will showcase a special Charles Heidsieck Gourmet Menu. Marking 25 years of Number One and Liberty Wines and the 200th anniversary of Charles Heidsieck’s founder Champagne Charlie, the team will showcase their favourite seasonal produce, thoughtfully paired with vintage Champagnes and an award winning Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.

CHARLES HEIDSIECK GOURMET MENU

Canapés, Sturia Caviar (30g per person)

Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012

Hand Dived Isle of Jura Scallop

Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006

Goosnargh Duck

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Biondi Santi 2011

Maracaibo 65% Chocolate Souffle Charles Heidsieck Millésime Rosé 2008

Coffee and Sweeties

The gourmet menu is bespoke and may be subject to some daily or seasonal changes.

£375 per person

Pre-booking is required

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NUMBERONE.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

LIVE MUSIC AND FESTIVE COCKTAILS

Escape the bustle of the city streets and step through the doors of Bar Prince to Christmas cocktails, decorations in abundance, decadent dishes and live music sessions offering a mix of jazz, blues, country and popular music.

Making a welcome return, acts including Amy Reader, Hayley McKay, Rhian Ferrigan and more in the relaxing surrounds of Bar Prince, providing the perfect escape from Edinburgh’s cold December evenings. The well loved programme of talent will perform while our expert mixologists create a festive cocktail for you to enjoy, whether it be a perfect Caramel Manhattan or a Pear and Ginger Fizz.

Discover the full programme of performers throughout December here.

Every Thursday & Saturday

1st to 31st December

Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Saturday 1.30pm to 5.30pm

TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: BARPRINCE@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

AMY READER

RHIAN FERRIGAN HAYLEY MCKAY

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA AT PALM COURT

As the festive season is in full swing, visit Palm Court this December for a twinking Afternoon Tea experience. Perfect for those days between Christmas and New Year, our Festive Afternoon Tea offers dainty savouries, pastries and a selection of over 88 thoughtfully curated loose leaf teas to choose from. Sip on the finest Charles Heidsieck Champagne and toast to the Season of Celebration.

The tea collection, one of the largest in Scotland, perfectly compliments the seasonal pastries thoughtfully created by The Balmoral’s dedicated pastry team. Dine under the twinkling festive trees that don the centre of Palm Court whilst the harpist plays songs old and new, the perfect spot to celebrate with families and friends this festive season.

Book now here.

120th NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Join us for the end-of-year festivities, brought in with an extra cheer at The Balmoral as it also marks the 120th time we will be celebrating New Year’s.

Toast 2023 with a bottle of Champagne in your room or suite, chilled and awaiting your arrival. Settle in for a two-night stay and each day enjoy the finest coffee and a delicious breakfast of favourites such as Balmoral cured smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, served at Brasserie Prince or in the comfort of your room or suite.

Celebrate our anniversary and New Year’s Eve with a lavish black-tie evening and a reception of free-flowing Champagne and canapés. As the clock ticks towards midnight, enjoy lively music, entertainment, a pipe band and a five-course dinner, where each course is carefully paired with wines chosen by our Sommelier, set in the magnificent surroundings of the Sir Walter Scott Suite.

Ring in the new year with a panoramic view of the city’s famous firework display over Edinburgh Castle and raise a glass, after all, it’s a double celebration.

Discover more here. FOR

RESERVATIONS.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

CHAMPAGNE AND STURIA CAVIAR FOR TWO

Start your evening in Number One with a glass of Vintage Charles Heidsieck Champagne, canapés and Sturia caviar, £150 per couple.

FINE WINE EXPLORER

Explore and purchase fine wines from Number One’s extensive wine cellar collection by reserving an appointment with Head Sommelier Damien Trinckquel, from £60 to £1500 per bottle.

WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCES

Number One is inviting guests to visit their decadent wine cellar in partnership with award winning Champagne house, Charles Heidsieck. The solid oak cellar offers guests the chance to view, select and taste the restaurant’s extensive selection of fine wines and Champagnes that live within the cellar walls.

The bespoke cellar has over 350 wines on display with the bespoke temperature controlled space offering a beautiful addition to the restaurant’s rich interiors. The wine cellar houses over twenty wines by the glass, bottles from more than sixteen countries and vintages from the 70s and 80s through to 2021.

EXCLUSIVE USE

Treat yourself and your guests to a truly bespoke experience, exclusive use of Number One’s bar, restaurant and wine cellar for lunch or dinner. Chef de Cusine, Mathew Sherry, Head Sommelier, Damien Trinckquel and our team will provide a decadent seasonal menu and matched wine experience from £6500 for lunch or £12,500 for dinner. This experience is designed for group bookings and private use.

TO BOOK A WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NUMBERONE.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

@numberoneedin

LUXURY SCOTTISH WEDDING SHOW

SUNDAY 22 ND JANUARY 2023

NOON TO 4PM

The Balmoral plays host to this year’s Luxury Scottish Wedding Show. Visit our Sir Walter Scott Suite on the 22nd of January, welcomed with a glass of prosecco on arrival, you will meet with wedding professionals in the relaxed surroundings of our events suites and enjoy supplier presentations and live entertainment.

Purchase a ticket for the Luxury Scottish Wedding Show here.

CANDLELIGHT CUISINE AT BRASSERIE PRINCE

9 TH , 16 TH , 23 RD & 30 TH JANUARY 2023

13 TH & 14 TH FEBRUARY 2023

Settle in for a romantic evening with your loved one in Brasserie Prince. The perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two, our candlelight cuisine evenings offer delicious dishes under the charm of candle light, creating an intimate atmosphere as you enjoy favourites from our menu, such as steak frites and creme brûlée, with wine thoughtfully selected by our Sommelier.

TO MAKE A BOOKING CONTACT: BRASSERIEPRINCE@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

@brasserieprince

BURNS NIGHT AT BRASSERIE PRINCE

25 TH JANUARY 2023

Celebrate Scottish tradition this Burns Night at Brasserie Prince. Commemorating the life of Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, Brasserie Prince will be offering a post dinner whisky flight of the finest drams and Clootie dumplings served with whisky custard and heather honey ice cream. Raise a glass to Scotland’s national poet in the inviting surrounds of the Brasserie this January.

TO MAKE A BOOKING CONTACT: BRASSERIEPRINCE@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

OR DISCOVER MORE HERE

@brasserieprince

VALENTINE’S DAY

MONDAY 13 TH & TUESDAY 14 TH OF FEBRUARY 2023

Mathew Sherry, Chef de Cuisine of Number One and his team have created a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu. The menu includes canapés, a glass of the finest Champagne, a carefully curated seasonal tasting menu using trusted suppliers, coffee and petit fours with matched wines. TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT NUMBERONE.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM @numberoneedin

VALENTINE’S TEA AT PALM COURT

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Palm Court is adding a special tea to their 88 tea selection menu. The milk-infused rose and black tea with rose-infused sugar and rose petals is the perfect accompaniment to our bespoke Valentine’s Day pastries.

Dine under the twinkling lights of the Palm Court trees and listen to the relaxing sounds of a live harpist as you enjoy sweets and savouries prepared specially for your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

The menu features a sumptuous selection of loose-leaf teas (pleasingly poured tableside), fresh pastries, dainty sandwiches and expertly crafted savouries, as well as a beguiling selection of Champagnes.

Afternoon Tea at Palm Court is £55 per person, with Champagne £70 per person.

THE BALMORAL

1 Princes Street Edinburgh 0131 556 2414 www.roccofortehotels.com BRASSERIE PRINCE 0131 557 5000 brasserieprince@roccofortehotels.com

BAR PRINCE 0131 557 5000 barprince@roccofortehotels.com NUMBER ONE 0131 557 672 numberone@roccofortehotels.com

PALM COURT 0131 556 2414 palmcourt.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com SCOTCH 0131 557 5000 scotch@roccofortehotels.com

THE BALMORAL SPA 0131 622 8880 thespa.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com

BalmoralEdinburgh thebalmoral @The_Balmoral