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The Cannonball Restaurant Experience with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025

We are thrilled to be able to host our popular dining experiences together with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025

Welcome to Cannonball Restaurant & Bar. A stunning three storey historic building with all the character you would expect from an Edinburgh Old Town building that dates back to the 17th Century. Cannonball House captures all the mystery and history of the Royal Mile. Enjoy a delicious four-course tasting menu showcasing Scotland’s artisan suppliers and growers whereafter we escort you out on to the Esplanade.

Monday to Saturday: 7:00pm for the 9:30pm performance

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


Enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling wine with canapé followed by a delicious four course tasting menu in an intimate yet welcoming Award winning restaurant setting next to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Seasonal Scottish ingredients with specially selected produce from the Contini Kitchen Garden. Sommelier selected wine and single malt whisky included in this very special dining experience.

  • Glass of sparkling wine with canapé
  • A four-course tasting menu
  • Sommelier selected wine and single malt whisky
  • A bespoke recital by members of the Tattoo cast
  • Fast-track access to the event
  • A prime seat in our outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance
  • A complimentary gift of the official Tattoo Souvenir Show Programme

Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. 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.

Bookings for our hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests.


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SAMPLE MENU

Homemade warm bread | whipped butter | Mara seaweed

Starter

Seared sea trout | Contini Kitchen Garden peas | broad beans | Phantassie fennel | shellfish dressing

(NGCI)

Main

Simpson’s red deer saddle | Perthshire summer wild mushroom | smoked East Lothian potato | blackberry

(NGCI)

Dessert

Highland crowdie set cream | Contini Kitchen Garden gooseberries | lemon verbena

Artisan Cheese

Isle of Mull Cheddar | Blue Murder | homemade oatcakes | Contini Kitchen Garden fruit jelly

Contini cafetière coffee or fair-trade direct tea served with homemade sweet treat


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

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Cannonball

Just For You

For that special event, with unique views of Edinburgh Castle

How to
find us

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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