The Drummer Cocktail Experience with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025
We are thrilled to be hosting The Drummer Cocktail Experience 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
Specially crafted cocktails served with Scottish savoury platters and petit fours in the Cannonball Bar located next to the Castle Esplanade. Perfect for those looking for a lighted pre Tattoo food and drink experience.
- Informal dining experience, consisting of Scottish savoury platters and petit fours
- 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 can be seated at shared tables when dining.
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.
How to
find us
How to
find us
Cannonball House
356 Castlehill
Edinburgh
EH1 2NE
T: 0330 164 0781
For general queries: [email protected]
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