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Small party venues in Edinburgh average £600 minimum spend per event. Venues quote in three ways – £300 to £1,000 minimum spend per event, £25 to £45 per person, or £100 to £350 hire fee per event – so the cheapest route depends on whether your group is drinking, dining, or just needs the room. Café and gallery spaces sit at the bottom of that range, from £20 hire fee per hour at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town, while hotel function rooms and whole-venue pub hires sit at the top, up to £1,000 minimum spend at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town. Venues concentrate in New Town, where George Street, Hanover Street and Rose Street put the highest number of small private rooms within a few minutes' walk of each other. Old Town runs cheaper and quirkier – the Grassmarket and Blackfriars Street spaces start at £20 per hour and suit groups of 20 to 40. Filter by capacity, area and budget, then message venues directly to check your date.
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Based on Tagvenue’s data, as of October 2026, here’s an overview of some of the best spaces you can book for your event in Edinburgh:
Event Space at Rogue
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Clubroom at Angel's Share Hotel
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The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms
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| Space type | Event Venue | Lounge in a Hotel | Function Room in a Pub |
| Venue | A charming flower shop in Edinburgh’s West End, surrounded by fresh blooms, artistic décor, and a cozy, garden-like vibe. Perfect for intimate celebrations like birthdays or small gatherings, with space to personalize and features like a PA system for music. | Contemporary Scottish hotel in central Edinburgh, featuring a sleek cocktail bar with live music and a premium whisky selection. Perfect for private parties with enclosed spaces, custom music, and a stylish, modern vibe. | Award-winning cocktail bar and event venue in Edinburgh, featuring opulent Georgian decor and a dynamic mix of cabaret rooms and live music spaces. Ideal for engagement parties, milestone celebrations, or private gatherings with a lively, upscale vibe. |
| Booking costs | from £75 hire fee / per hour | from £75 hire fee / per hour | from £180 hire fee / per session |
| Capacity | 12 guests seating, 30 standing | 40 guests seating, 60 standing | 55 guests seating, 80 standing |
| Location | West End, Edinburgh | New Town, Edinburgh | New Town, Edinburgh |
| What users say | ‘Private space, to host those more special or small events. Highly recommend...’ | ‘Venue was great for our party of 50. Staff were attentive and gorgeous room.’ | ‘The staff were great and it's a dynamic room that was perfect for the party size.’ |
Booking costs of small party venues average £600 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £399 | to £1200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £100 | to £350 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Whole Space at Little Picardy
in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone had a great time and i would definitely consider booking it again for the next big party!’
The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar
in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Will highly recommend for small party and gathering.’
Event Space at Rogue
in West End - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Private space, to host those more special or small events. Highly recommend...’
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Check out any of the cocktail bars and cosy pubs in Edinburgh's city centre and New Town if you prefer an atmosphere that's buzzing. Visit Rose Street and George Street and take advantage of the friendly pubs there to experience the infamous Scottish hospitality and tasty drinks!
It depends! Some venues allow you to choose the music to play over the speakers and some others allow you to hire a DJ for the evening. However, there are many venues that have their own DJ whom you must hire, or that simply don’t allow music to be played for private events. It is best to use our filters and mark all the facilities and additional options you want to include to find the best fit for your needs.
Edinburgh's small-venues splits into six types, each with a distinct look, price point and best-fit group size. Choose the style first, then the room.
Historic and atmospheric spaces
Stone, exposed brick, low ceilings and candlelight – the Old Town look that draws most visitors to Edinburgh in the first place. Best for evening drinks receptions, milestone birthdays and engagement parties of 30 to 80 guests.
Cocktail bars and private bar rooms
Low light, a dedicated bartender and a drinks list doing the work. Best for engagement parties, 21sts and after-work celebrations of 20 to 70 guests. Edinburgh cocktail party venues average £600 minimum spend, or £25 to £40 per person.
Cool and quirky independent spaces
Record shops, florists and galleries that turn into event spaces after hours. Best for hen parties, workshops, baby showers and relaxed birthdays of 15 to 40 guests, and the cheapest category by some distance.
Pubs and whole-venue hires
A bar, a kitchen and a room you can fill with your own people. Best for birthdays, team socials and family celebrations of 20 to 110 guests.
Hotel function rooms and lounges
Reliable AV, in-house catering, step-free access and rooms upstairs if guests are travelling. Best for christenings, graduations and corporate celebrations of 40 to 80 guests.
Small private dining rooms
A table, a set menu and a door that closes. Best for birthday dinners, anniversaries and family meals of 10 to 40 guests. Edinburgh small private dining rooms average £30 per person, or £25 to £40.
Small-venue concentrate in New Town, with Old Town offering the cheapest and most characterful rooms and the West End the quietest. Choose by what your group needs: walkability, atmosphere, or budget.
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Top pick |
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New Town |
George Street, Hanover Street and Rose Street put several private rooms within a few minutes' walk, so guests arriving separately find you easily and the night can continue nearby. Best for 40 to 110 guests. |
Whole Space at Little Picardy – 100 standing, whole venue, rated 5/5 |
£150 hire fee per afternoon |
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Old Town |
The atmospheric end of the market. Grassmarket, West Port and Blackfriars Street hold the quirky, historic and lowest-priced rooms. Best for 20 to 67 guests who want the space to have character. |
The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar – 67 standing, chandeliers and a private cocktail bar |
£150 hire fee per day |
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West End |
Quieter and more polished, away from the crowds. Best for smaller, more refined gatherings of 15 to 55 guests. |
Event Space at Rogue – 30 standing, a florist by day, BYO alcohol allowed |
£75 hire fee per hour |
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Leith and the Shore |
Waterfront settings and a restaurant-led scene, a short tram ride from the centre. Best for private dining and family celebrations of 40 to 80 guests. |
Jig Room at Granary – 80 standing, private bar, views across the Shore |
£600 minimum spend per session |
The right room depends less on your budget than on who is coming and what they expect to do.
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Group type |
What matters most |
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Milestone birthdays and 21sts |
A private bar, your own music and a late licence |
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Engagement parties |
An attractive room, table service and space to mingle |
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Work socials and team nights |
Central location, AV and a spend you can cap |
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Hen parties and daytime activities |
An affordable hourly room you can decorate |
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Family celebrations and christenings |
Step-free access, seating for everyone and a full menu |
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Baby showers and afternoon gatherings |
Daylight, a quiet room and a relaxed pace |
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Children's parties |
Entertainment built in and parents kept out of it |
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Graduations |
Room for 40 to 80 and a photogenic backdrop |
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Birthday dinners and anniversaries |
A closed door, a set menu and quiet enough to talk |
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Live music and gigs |
A stage, a PA and a private bar |
Jenni and the team did a great job of looking after us during our booking. They organised welcome cocktails for us, and made sure everything ran smoothly. They even put the world cup game on at the request of some of our party, which was much appreciated! We would definitely hire this venue again if we were looking to host a small event.
The venue was perfect for my birthday party. Great to have plenty seating for everyone but still have space to dance! Room was all prepared and set up on the night. Staff were really helpful in the lead up and also during the event itself, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Very good price and feature balance - there is great soundproofing so we brought a sound system for DJs until close, excellent! All staff was super on the night helped us get a big issue with our sound sorted via their DJ/engineer - massive thanks to Matthew who helped us on the night and after to collect items. I liked that there were various rooms it helped create an interesting flow to the evening. I had a decor mishap as my delivery got stolen, but in all honesty it didn't need very much at all. Would most definitely recommend to everyone for the price I don't think you can beat it
Chose this fantastic venue for a 21st birthday for around 40 guests. Arron was a fantastic help in making all the arrangements and, him and all the staff, were brilliant in making the night a success. Everyone was well looked after and loved this wonderful venue. I would highly recommend it and its wonderful staff.
Our engagement party was a great success at Dragonfly! All our guests had a great time and many told us how much they loved the venue. The staff were very friendly and informative, both leading up to the day and throughout the event.
I loved the venue, perfect for the amount of people that I had, wouldn't be too good for more than 25 for a party. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Excellent venue in a very handy location! The room was perfect for hosting our hen party afternoon activities and all the guests kept commenting the same. Connie was very helpful and let us in slightly early to decorate. Would definitely recommend using this room for similar events.
The Miami room is a great intimate space for a small party with great decor. Friendly bar staff and very accommodating. Plus it is a free function if you meet the minimum bar tab which is always easy lol! Thankyou!
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