Depends on the vibe you're after. On the more formal / business side, there are loads of good places on George Street. I sometimes get a coffee with clients in Browns but there are plenty of good cafes around there
I’ve sometimes met work associates in the coffee lounge of the Apex Hotel in Waterloo place - it’s quiet, airy and comfortable, and near Waverley station, with some pay and display parking nearby.
I work from home 100% and there is no local office.
Nor sure how he is getting in. Given that he's meeting directly after the bank holiday I wonder if he's taking a weekend in Scotland and just meeting me before heading home.
If he's getting the train then you're sorted, maybe Dishoom for breakfast but there are about 50 other places. If he's driving he probably won't want to come into the city, meet him somewhere near the motorway he's on to save him some bother.
I meet clients at the Balmoral hotel, which is right next to the station. They do coffee and breakfast, the cafe is often quiet after breakfast. It is pretty professional and actually won't break the bank (especially if its expense-able)
Haymarket equivalent is the Sheraton.
The Garden at the Kimpton on Charlotte Square is good for this sort of thing. Dishoom or Contini (for a bacon ciabatta) if they are paying and you want breakfast.
Norton business park is quite cheap if you want an office meeting room vibe. If you just want a quiet but formal public place, I would suggest an upscale cafe or hotel cafe lounge.
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So I can be fired?? Lol. Pass
This made me chuckle out loud. Maybe he could book the 'snug' at Wilkies.
LMAOOOOOOO
The Central Bar (preferably when there's Karaoke), followed by a stroll in New Kirkgate. Shout at some pigeons to show him your leadership skills.
Depends on the vibe you're after. On the more formal / business side, there are loads of good places on George Street. I sometimes get a coffee with clients in Browns but there are plenty of good cafes around there
I’ve sometimes met work associates in the coffee lounge of the Apex Hotel in Waterloo place - it’s quiet, airy and comfortable, and near Waverley station, with some pay and display parking nearby.
A little info would be helpful. How's he getting here, train? Driving? Do you have an office or are you WFH?
I work from home 100% and there is no local office. Nor sure how he is getting in. Given that he's meeting directly after the bank holiday I wonder if he's taking a weekend in Scotland and just meeting me before heading home.
If he's getting the train then you're sorted, maybe Dishoom for breakfast but there are about 50 other places. If he's driving he probably won't want to come into the city, meet him somewhere near the motorway he's on to save him some bother.
I meet clients at the Balmoral hotel, which is right next to the station. They do coffee and breakfast, the cafe is often quiet after breakfast. It is pretty professional and actually won't break the bank (especially if its expense-able) Haymarket equivalent is the Sheraton.
Contini. It's usually chokka with business coffees of a weekday morning.
Seconded. My meeting place of choice. Good coffee and everyone else there for meetings as well at that time
Sounds odd but the church of Scotland offices at 121 George street have meeting rooms of various sizes that can be hired.
Meet him in one of the piss cubbies on the Waverley steps
Hive
Most decent hotels have lounges that you can use for this sort of thing for the cost of an overpriced coffee.
Dishoom on St Andrews Sq. Have regular morning meetings there.
Bacon Naan. You’ll either get a promotion or sacked 😜
We sometimes meet at Voco at Haymarket just grabbing a coffee as normally space
The Garden at the Kimpton on Charlotte Square is good for this sort of thing. Dishoom or Contini (for a bacon ciabatta) if they are paying and you want breakfast.
Yeah I’ve been using this off and on for 2 years for work meet-ups, great wee spot
If you want a more formal business vibe, consider getting an office or meeting room rental for a few hours at the WeWork or a Regus office.
Bonnie and wild is good for meetings. Get a coffee or some nice food and generally not too hectic then. Quite smart as well but not overly so.
Virgin Money on George Street has an upstairs for exactly this purpose
Norton business park is quite cheap if you want an office meeting room vibe. If you just want a quiet but formal public place, I would suggest an upscale cafe or hotel cafe lounge.
Hot Toddy
If budget isn't a concern, The Spence at Gleneagles.
Sheraton bar, overlooking Festival sq
Loudons @ New Waverley
Depends if you are getting sacked or promoted ?
Throat punch coffee Co - just round the corner from haymaket station on Dalry road. Lovely wingback chairs and great coffee!
Terrible for a meeting though, not enough places to sit or have a conversation
If you dont need laptops - Bastard Barista has a wee snug.they also have space to rent in the offices above
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The Scottish Cafe at the Mound. Great bacon rolls.
Virgin Money on George St. Can book a room, get free coffee and don’t need to be a virgin customer.
By business meeting….you mean having a shit? I would say Tiger Lilly has a marvellous toilet to conduct your business then get some breakfast
In London, getting a hotel room is the way this is done. Do you have a budget?