Assembly Rooms

Overall rating

4.19

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More than two hundred years ago, the Assembly Rooms was created as a place for people to meet, talk, do business and be entertained. From royal banquets to Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows, and from ceilidhs to readings by Dickens, Scott and Thackeray, not only has this beautiful 18th century building survived the centuries, but its purpose continues to this day. Following a major redevelopment completed in 2012, this iconic Georgian venue has been transformed into spaces fit for contemporary use, but with their architectural significance preserved and enhanced. Restored to their former glory, our Ballroom, Music Hall, Drawing Rooms and Crush Hall are providing elegant backdrops for formal and informal occasions, day and night.

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Overall rating

4.19

(13 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

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Access (avg.)

4.19

Parking (avg.)

3.73

Toilets (avg.)

4.15

Staff (avg.)

4.34

karine1985

Nov 2024

3.5

Beautiful venue terrible view

Entry to the venue is straightforward, level access. A member of staff met us at the front and took us to the elevator then to the platform and this was really helpful. The platform was at the back and separate from the crowd. It all seemed great until the venue filled up and we realised that we were below head level so couldn’t see a thing. On the plus side, the accessible toilet was nearby and I managed one doughnut 🎉

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quizmaster

Aug 2022

Fringe visit

Visited in the evening for a show at The Front Room (this is basically a block of cargo containers welded together and situated on-the-street). There was a side entrance ramp for access which was tight, but manageable for my electric scooter. Very intimate seating of app 70, on 3 sides of floor-height stage. No actual wheelchair-sized gaps to fit the scooter in, so I had to reverse into a gap at one of the 2 corners of seating. No toilets in there. Accessible toilets are in the actual Assembly Rooms. Extremely friendly staff keep you right for both accessing the toilets and the Front Room venue.

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karine1985

Aug 2019

Super helpful staff and an amazing experience

From the moment I arrived at the venue, I was guided by friendly staff every step of the way. The music room is via a short lift journey. A member of staff them made the crowd part so that I could be escorted to my wheelchair spot like a VIP. Located at the front, I was immersed in the show from start to finish!

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The Assembly Rooms is fully accessible to the Main First Floor Spaces - Music Hall, Ballroom, East and West Drawing Rooms. On entering the building via an Automatic Door, and a 2nd set of heavier doors (these are generally open) there is a manned reception desk to the left with receptionist more than happy to assist if required. Access into the building is flat. There are no steps to negotiate. To access the First Floor, there is a lift to the right of the foyer. The lift is large and spacious and has grab bars for assistance. The lift also features spoken messages indicating which floor the lift is on and whether the doors are opening or closing. There is signage within all areas directing guests. Directional signage is in Braille, located in the corridors, main foyer and lift. Within the building there are call buttons for assistance if required.

Toilets features at Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms has two accessible toilets on the First Floor of the building for guests attending events within the venue. They both have grab rails, cord alarms and lowered sinks. In addition we have PIR based lighting. There is also an accessible toilet within Jamie’s Italian Restaurant on the Ground Floor for restaurant guests.

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