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WU
5 Queen Street, EH2 1JE
Venue Description
The unique fusion of Asia Pacific Barbecue cuisine paired with immersive live entertainment Benefits from a fantastic stage with full immersive audio visual and DMX sound system with lights - a paired experience with Asia Pacific Barbecue cuisine
What makes this venue special?
The unique fusion of Asia Pacific Barbecue cuisine paired with immersive live entertainment Opulent 18th Century interior space with oversized banquet hall stretching in excess of 12m high and multiple viewing terraces for fantastic spectator experience Listed Ornate Church Synod Hall is part of the venues distinct spaces available for private hire and for multiple uses as a Asia Pacific Hub for Cultural Community and Business Corporate Hub.
Venue Programming
Asia Inspired Creatives and Talent from across the globe - WU to become the hub for the very best Asia Talent can offer. To create a cohesive entertainment which is paired well with the food experience and unique venue. Asia Pacific Creative Hub - the first in the UK which will be a fusion of cuisine, culture, talent, community and above all authenticity.
- Contact Methods: Contact directly via post invitation OR B2B to facilitate an ongoing hub for creatives beyond peak seasons.
Venue Manager Contact Details
Tommy Chan
5 Queen Street
Edinburgh
Telephone: +44 7470 244697?
Email: [email protected]
Viewing Details
Viewing is open from February 2025 onwards. Throughout the year, during operational hours. Any visits outside of the operational hours can be arranged in advance once initial correspondence agreed with venue manager/owners.
Disabled Access Information
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Performance spaces
- Banquet Hall (audience capacity 400)
- Temple (audience capacity 100)
Performance Space Details - Banquet Hall (audience capacity 400)
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
Performance Space Details - Temple (audience capacity 100)
Traditional 18th Century Synod Church with feature timber roof features and ornate columns which have all been maintained as part of the list buildings appearance - this is truly a standout space which benefits from it's own dedicated fully functional bar and also has direct access to its on toilet facilities for the public. There is access from the main kitchen also should food be required as part of the experience. The Temple is segregated from the main banquet hall and overviewing spectator terraces with an acoustic privacy curtain.
Technical Details
- Type of space: Empty Room
- Lighting: general lighting disco feature lightings will be installed by Summer
- Sound: N/A
- Storage: There is a side storage area towards the side of the toilet area within the same area. Within the building there is a couple of general store rooms
- Dressing Space: Within the main banquet hall of the premises - there is 2 green rooms dedicated to entertainers and benefit from toilet and shower facilities.
Performance Space Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessibility for audience
Performance Space Licensing
- This performance space does not have an age limit.
Hire Details
- Deal Types: Box Office Split / Box Office Split with guarantee / Negotiable / Straight Hire
- Proposed Charges and Charge Details: Food and drinks are separate to the venues requirements
- Usual slot duration: TBC - can operate in daytime slots to avoid clashing with the main venue banquet hall and entertainment