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Drummers Package with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025

We are thrilled to be hosting our new Cocktails at Cannonball Package with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025
Dine within one of Edinburgh’s historic places. Dating back to the 17th century, Cannonball House welcomes you for a dining experience whereafter we escort you out on to the Esplanade.

Monday to Friday: 7:15pm for the 9:30pm performance

Double shows and Saturdays: 4:15pm for the 6:15pm performance


Enjoy a delectable and informal Scottish dining experience in Cannonball House Restaurant’s bar. During a light dinner, guests will be treated to three specially crafted drinks and a brief recital from members of the cast before being escorted to the Castle Esplanade, a short distance away.

  • Informal dining experience, consisting of 3 Scottish light courses
  • Three drinks two specially mixed alcohol-based cocktails and one non-alcoholic beverage – non-alcoholic alternatives are available
  • A bespoke recital by members of the Tattoo cast
  • Fast track access
  • A dedicated host to escort you to the Castle Esplanade
  • The official Tattoo Souvenir Show Programme

Please note, whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. smart casual, avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended.

This is a mixed dining experience and guests will be seated at shared tables for dinner.


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SAMPLE MENU

Savoury platter: 

Peelham Farm organic sausage roll | apricot puree 

Simpson’s venison bon bon | mushroom ketchup

Findlays of Portobello haggis bon bons | Glengoyne 10yo whisky gel

Anster cheddar scone | whipped Crowdie |onion jam | Anster cheddar crisp 

Heatherfield hot smoked trout pate | Amalfi lemon puree |toast 

Anster Cheddar | Blue Murder |Errington’s Elrick goat cheese|  homemade oatcakes | 

Contini Kitchen Garden fruit jelly

 

Petit Fours:

House selection 

Vegetarian Sample menu 

 

Savoury platter: 

Phantassie root vegetable mini pie | apricot puree 

East Lothian potato | spinach | wild mushroom bon bon | mushroom ketchup

Vegetarian Findlays of Portobello haggis bon bons | Glengoyne 10yo whisky gel

Anster cheddar scone |whipped Crowdie | onion jam | Anster cheddar crisp 

Phantassie beetroot remoulade | Amalfi lemon puree |  toast 

Anster Cheddar | Blue Murder | Errington’s Elrick goat cheese |  homemade oatcakes| Contini Kitchen Garden fruit jelly

 

Petit Fours:

House selection 

 

Cannonball cocktails selection: 

To Start

MANDARINE SPRITZ 

Edinburgh Gin Orange Blossom & Mandarin, 

Fever Tree tonic water,

Angostura orange bitter & orange twist

 

To Follow

CLOUDY SKY SOUR

Glenmorangie X, 

Drambuie,

 Victor’s honey and Drambuie foam shaken with Amalfi lemon and served over ice

 

To Finish

MULLED ROYAL GALA

Warm mulled apple and spice cocktail 

All alcoholic drink options can be substituted for a non-alcoholic alternative.

 


Please note the menu provided is a sample menu and is subject to change.

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How to
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How to
find us

Cannonball House

356 Castlehill
Edinburgh
EH1 2NE

T: 0330 164 0781

For general queries: [email protected]

For event enquiries: [email protected]

 

 

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