1st Birthday Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs of 1st birthday venues average £650 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• IMAGINEX at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The event room is a perfect space and the 360 screens around the ceiling are a real highlight.’

• Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and we felt so lucky to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.’

• Jig Room at Granary in Leith - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’

You'll find 1st birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Glass Box at Chaophraya Edinburgh on 33 Castle Street 4th Floor - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Chaophraya is a Thai restaurant in central Edinburgh, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and George Street. The restaurant has a rooftop setting with views towards the castle and the Firth of Forth.
• The Tournament Area at Roxy Lanes - Rose Street, Edinburgh on 26 Rose Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for: Social groups and colleagues seeking a relaxed, game-focused space that supports a mix of standing play and seated socialising. What guests say: The Tournament Area is clean and modern, with clear lighting and...
• Kelvin Room at The Royal Society of Edinburgh on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Location: Edinburgh's New Town has a Georgian streetscape centred on George Street and a dense cluster of restaurants, bars and cultural venues suitable for pre- or post-event dining and entertainment.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for 1st birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller 1st birthday venues usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Studio 3 at DN Dance Studios @ South Gyle - dance studio for 20 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The venue's staff are enthusiastic and encouraging. The venue runs full-day holiday clubs that finish with a show and delivers birthday parties where staff lead choreography, organise activities and manage...

• Children Party Studio at Jojos Parties - event venue for 18 guests
  Venue said: Book your child’s birthday party in Edinburgh with JoJo’s today – where magical memories begin!

• The Bullseye Zone at King Pins - Waverley, Edinburgh - event space for 30 guests
  Venue said: The Bullseye Zone is a semi-private darts area in the Event Space at King Pins that is defined by a bank of illuminated electronic dart bays and individual scoring stations.

Cheap 1st birthday venues in Edinburgh start from £10 per person or £150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Jig Room at Granary, from £14 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’

• The Forrester Suite at The Murrayfield Hotel, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Our event was a wonderfully smooth, relaxing, and well organized.’

• Event Studio at Lost Shore Surf Resort, from £250 hire fee per day (up to 120 guests standing)
  Venue said: This 155 sqm space with adjoining outdoor terrace, is the perfect place to host your event. The space can entertain up to 120 guests standing, subject to your event set up and type of event.