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W Edinburgh unveils Festive Programme

W Edinburgh has announced its highly anticipated festive programming, including details of exciting Christmas Eve and Hogmanay events.

W Edinburgh unveils Festive Programme

Article Source: W Edinburgh
Last Updated: 6 November 2024 12:08

The 5-star hotel announces details of festive programming including unrivalled dinner views of Edinburgh’s iconic Hogmanay fireworks.

Enjoy a host of festive experiences complete with signature cocktails, live music, and the property’s unique 360-degree views of the sparkling Edinburgh skyline this festive season.

With events running across the hotel’s host of impressive restaurants and bars including W Lounge, SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh, and Joao’s Place, visitors to Edinburgh are spoilt for options to enjoy festive celebrations with friends and family throughout December at W Edinburgh.

Whether you’re looking to get together with friends and family, or party until 2025, bookings are now open for all festive celebrations at W Edinburgh including distinct New Years Eve celebrations SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh and W Lounge.

W LOUNGE

W Lounge Hogmanay Party 31st December 2024
Experience the party of the season at the W Lounge’s New Year’s Eve event. Dance the night away and bring in the bells in the city’s truly unique rooftop bar. Located on the 11th floor, W Lounge provides breathtaking 360-degree views of the entire city. Dance your way onto W Deck in time for midnight and enjoy the unforgettable fireworks display from the best seat in the city.

Secure your spot to the city’s most exclusive New Year’s Eve Party and enjoy a night to remember with tickets starting from £250. Your ticket provides guest list access to the W Lounge and rooftop deck on the buzziest night of the year. Enjoy a selection of Laurent‑Perrier La Cuvée Champagne, signature cocktails, house wine, beer and a selection of spirits all night long, alongside a range of savoury and sweet bites served throughout the evening.

Dance to the sounds of the W Edinburgh with live music to celebrate the start of 2025 in style with the backdrop of the city fireworks.

Tickets from £250 are available to purchase now.

More so, W Edinburgh invites you to continue the 2025 high with a stay. Once the party is over, retire to an indulgent suite where you can sink into your bed, starting the new year as you mean to go on with an unforgettable night's sleep. Wake up to a rooftop breakfast, where you can enjoy the unobstructed 360 degree views of the city.

Bookings are live for W Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Escape, price includes, your guest list entrance, an array of food and beverages served throughout the night, overnight stay and breakfast start from £1,439 based on two people sharing.

Follow @wedinburgh on Instagram for the latest on all activity or visit wedinburgh.com to secure your booking for the hottest party in town.

All events detailed are bookable NOW and any further bookings including, drink, dines and stays at W Edinburgh can be made HERE

SUSHISAMBA EDINBURGH

Festive ‘Taste of Samba’ Menu 1st November - 30th December 2024

This winter, elevate your holiday traditions with the new seasonal, chef-curated festive ‘Taste of Samba’ menus. This one-of-a-kind exquisite menu reinvents Christmas dinner, including experimental dishes such as, the scrumptious Wild Seabass Tiradito as well as a limited edition sushi plate, the Sambaziona Roll.

Indulge in the delicious new options paired with SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh’s most beloved dishes including everyone's favorite beef wagyu gyozas and new itemps including speciality brazilian jumbo prawns. Better yet, enjoy a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne as part of the multi-course selection. This menu starts at £125 per person for a minimum of two guests. Bookings are open now and you can book HERE. available from 1st November - 30th December.

SUSHISAMBA Sambaziona New Year’s Eve Party 31st December 2024

The infinitely popular SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh, brings you a thrilling New Years Eve event - SAMBAZONIA. Don’t miss ringing in the 2025 bells, whether you’re looking for a meal before the street party or dining at the late-night sitting to secure access to the New Year’s Eve Fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle, SUSHISAMBA has you covered.

The custom SAMBAZONIA menu will run for one night only, offering a multi-course blend of Japanese, Peruvian, and Brazilian cuisine, with lively entertainment and sparkling décor. This event is set to be just as unparalleled as the views it provides.

Starting at £125 per person this magnificent menu consist of all the SUSHISAMBA favorites including, mouth watering crispy taquitos and the ever so popular poussin teriyaki accompanied by one-of-a-kind, limited edition SAMBAZONIA Roll, consisting of all your favorite sushi ingredients including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, snow crab, avocado and cucumber. Finish your meal in Hogmanay style with an indulgent Coffee and Whisky Mousse.

Lock in your unforgettable celebrations and book your table now, with dining tables available at 5:30pm, 7:45pm and 10pm. All tables have a 2-hour seating duration.

Visit www.sushisamba.com for more information.

Joao’s Place

Intimate Festive Cocktails Throughout the season

Celebrate the festive season at Edinburgh’s best kept secret speakeasy Joao’s Place, tucked away on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh, Joao’s is the perfect party destination to mark the start of the celebrations with liberdade libations. Soak up the city's twinkling lights while enjoying boastful views of Leith and beyond or step out onto the private terrace and toast to the season by the warming fire-pits. This winter, Joao’s will be serving light bites and sushi bites to accompany your cocktail.

Joao’s is the ideal location for an intimate Christmas get together with your favorite people. The bar is available now for exclusive Christmas party hire.

Visit www.joasplace.com for more information.


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