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Events & Private Hire

The Marquee Room
A beautiful and flexible space for weddings, anniversaries, and special celebrations. Seating up to 70 guests, it can be easily styled to suit your day.

The Private Dining Room & Library
Comfortable, characterful spaces ideal for smaller gatherings, from birthdays and private dinners to relaxed celebrations with family and friends.

Partys

Host your celebration in style at Open Arms with a carefully curated party experience for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and more.

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Weddings

Celebrate with a drinks reception, exclusive courtyard and marquee use, live music, open fires, a three-course meal, wine, and seamless hosting

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Wake Gatherings

Our private Marquee Room, with access to the internal courtyard gardens, offers a calm and respectful setting to remember your loved one.

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Terms & Conditions

  • To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit of £100 is required, which will be applied toward the room hire charge.
  • The hire period includes one (1) hour prior to the event for set-up and decoration and three and a half (3.5) hours for
    the event. Any extension to this hire period is subject to availability and will incur an additional charge of £100 per
    hour, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the hotel.


Room Hire Charges

  • Marquee: £100
  • Library: £50
  • Heather Room: £25
  • Mini Lounge: £25

Payment Terms

  • A non-refundable deposit of for the room is required to confirm the booking. The cost is dependant on the chosen room
  • Four (4) weeks prior to the event, 50% of the total event cost is due
  • At this stage, confirmation of final guest numbers, meal selections, and event timings is required
  • The remaining balance is payable on the day of the event
  • Any additional costs incurred on the day must be paid in full
  • No booking is confirmed until the deposit has been received
  • Full payment must be made by one individual (i.e. no split payments across multiple cards)

Pre-Orders & Table Plans

  • Final guest numbers, meal selections, and event timings must be confirmed four (4) weeks prior to the event
  • A table plan must also be provided in advance

Cancellation Policy

  • The deposit is non-refundable
  • If the event is cancelled within four (4) weeks of the event date, the 50% payment is retained
  • All cancellations must be made in writing
  • All prices include VAT and are subject to a 10% service charge
  • Deposit payment is required within 72 hours of the invoice being issued
  • The event date will only be secured once the deposit payment has been received
  • If the deposit is not paid within 72 hours, the booking will not be confirmed and the date may be released

Amendments

  • Any changes to guest numbers, timings, or event details must be confirmed in writing in advance and may affect the final balance

Postponements

  • Postponements are subject to availability and at the hotel’s discretion

Supplier & Third-Party Costs

  • Any non-recoverable third-party costs already incurred (including venues, entertainers, equipment hire, catering, and
    travel) are payable in full regardless of cancellation timing

Events & Private Hire Reviews

Five star rating

A big thank

Just to say a big thank you to your team on Friday night. They looked after us very well and the food was delicious. It was a great night.

Pillars Shelagh & HCC | Email Logo
Five star rating

We had such a truly lovely time!

Everything was beautifully arranged, and Nicole was absolutely wonderful—so helpful, attentive, and a pleasure to deal with throughout. Every detail was perfect, making the whole experience feel seamless and special. A big thank you as well to the chef-I made sure to thank them personally, as the food was exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!-4th April 2026- Private event party

Sailboats on water Sadie & Peter Y. | Email Logo
Five star rating

A wonderful Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas meal at the Open Arms - lovely personal welcome from the new owners and the service was excellent and the food very good also . A lovely afternoon - highly recommended !!

Skier carving a turn on a snowy mountain slope Mandy L. | Google Logo
Five star rating

Highly recommended

I organised a celebratory lunch at the hotel for just over 20 people. The organisation beforehand went well and the lunch itself was excellent with good service and helpful staff. Comments from the guests were very positive about the food and the occasion itself.

Flying parashooter John H. | Google Logo
Five star rating

Library / We held a wonderful 90th birthday dinner

for 15 family members and friends just before Christmas. Food, wine and service were excellent, from pre-dinner fizz and cocktails beside the open fire, to the atmospheric Library. We brought in our own birthday cake which was presented with coffee after dinner, and returned to the the Lounge area to relax. We've enjoyed family occasions here many times over the years and will definitely return again. Thank you.

black chess piece on intricate geometric mosaic background Carol R. | Google Logo
Five star rating

Golden Wedding celebration lunch

We booked the Open Arms for our Golden Wedding celebration lunch and worked closely with Nicole, who was efficient, helpful and full of warmth. The Marquee Room was perfectly set, with drinks, canapés and a lovely two-course meal. Guests praised the food, and we appreciated having time to relax afterwards. A truly wonderful venue we highly recommend.

Sailboats on water Anne W. | Email Logo
Five star rating

Brilliant Burns Supper

We had the most wonderful Burns Supper with friends. It was such a fun evening with great attention to detail. All boxes were ticked (and more) from what you would expect for a Burns night celebration. The staff were really attentive and did a fab job welcoming and catering for everyone. Great atmosphere, brilliant entertainment, lovely table decorations and delicious food!

Vineyards Tiffany G. | TripAdvisor Logo
Five star rating

The most enjoyable Burns evening on Saturday

Thank you for a most enjoyable Burns evening on Saturday. Your welcome, excellent catering, meal, address to the haggis, piper & the waiter’s are excellent. The effort made was greatly appreciated. Very best wishes for the future, Nancy

Cityscrapers and cars Nancy | TripAdvisor Logo

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Open Arms Hotel
Main Street, Dirleton, East Lothian, EH39 5EG
Phone: +44 (0) 1620 850 241
Email: info@openarmshotel.com

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