Open for event hire from 8am to midnight.
The Harbour Chapel is a Unique, Welcoming Venue, Anchored in Dunbar
Every private party, wedding and corporate event at the Harbour Chapel is well planned, magical and lots of fun.
With our excellent reputation for 'stellar service', delicious food and drink and like-minded partners, we promise to look after you and your guests exceptionally well.
Located close to Dunbar’s historic harbour and just 25 minutes from Edinburgh, The Harbour Chapel is a unique, historic local, East Lothian events venue for 20 to 120 guests.
An inclusive, welcoming venue, the Harbour Chapel is a popular for private parties, meetings and company away days, as well as weddings and elopements.
Our spectacular former church and elegant reception bar create an exquisite destination in which to meet and celebrate. Our versatile events and wedding venue provides a truly unique experience, all in one flexible events venue.
You’ll love our atmospheric, historic chapel, colourfully lit by magnificent stained-glass windows from Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral. And, our contemporary reception bar is the perfect place for celebrating with fizz and relaxing with fine wines, whiskies and beers.
Your guests will be amazed to see the chapel easily transformed from a dramatic dining hall then re-emerge as a dance hall.
“When Euan and I restored the Harbour Chapel, we wanted to create a versatile events venue that works well for private parties, local events, bar hire and weddings. The vibe had to be ‘cool, connected and classy’!” says owner, Fiona Veitch.
“So, we’re delighted that public events this spring included Adam Holmes (the BBC award-winning folk singer), Marcia and Lyle’s Sound Healing and a talk with culinary travel writer Caroline Eden about her book ‘Cold Kitchen’.”
Two visitors sum up their own impressions:
"Attended a book event at the Harbour Chapel and what a lovely venue. Got a quick drink in their bar, which is a very stylish welcoming room with very friendly staff. And then you go into the main event room, the Chapel, which is a delight. Recommend this venue wholeheartedly. Enjoy."
“Striking and unique. You can tell it has been restored to the highest standard and quality of workmanship and materials. We loved the fact that so many of the chapel’s fittings have been repurposed like the organ pipes, collection dishes and original features – the pulpit and pews were still there. The bar area had quirky features but was also so modern. It has been a bold move to go with the dark blue in the interior but works so well with the stunning stained glass.”
If you live in East Lothian, you can take advantage of our special rates. See the events venue’s website.
