Top Affordable Restaurants With Private Rooms in Edinburgh
The restaurant scene here does group dining particularly well. Affordable restaurants with private rooms in Edinburgh range from elegant dining spaces in the city centre to hidden-away rooms in Georgian townhouses and independent restaurants across Stockbridge and the West End. They are a popular choice for birthday meals, graduation celebrations and work gatherings that need a little more privacy than a standard restaurant table can provide. Compare menus, capacities and pricing below to find a space that suits your group.
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Wine Room
14 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghAAlexander
“Swift, informative booking experience. Excellent staff, good food.” -
from £850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room
12 guestsCardinal RestaurantEdinburgh City CentrePrivate Room is a Dining Room in Cardinal Restaurant, a secluded private dining space organised around a single long table that keeps guests separate from the main dining area.
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from £32
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bothy
45 guestsThe Murrayfield HotelMurrayfield, EdinburghMMaria M.
“All of me and my partner's request were given very careful consideration and the event itself went smoothly.” -
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsCôte Brasserie EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
Discover a hidden gem within Côte Brasserie Edinburgh—our beautifully designed Private Dining Room, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests.
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from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTwenty Princess Restaurant
100 guestsHotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes StreetNew Town, EdinburghSStacie F.
“On the night the restaurant was totally prepared and organised, with name cards for everyone.” -
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Tasting Cellar
12 guestsCask and VineOld Town, EdinburghDDavid A.
“The staff could not have been more supportive for the event I put on there on an extremely busy weekend.” -
from £35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining
38 guestsBrowns EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghThe private dining room at Browns Edinburgh holds up to 38 guests, with wall panelling, high ceilings, and large windows looking out over the city. It works for birthdays, anniversaries, business lunches, and other private
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from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Parlour
50 guestsAlchemist George StreetNew Town, EdinburghThe private room at The Alchemist George Street offers a stylish and exclusive setting in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, ideal for corporate meetings, private dining, and networking events.
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from £45
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
60 guestsSix by Nico - 97 Hanover StNew Town, EdinburghSix by Nico - 97 Hanover St is a compact restaurant occupying a single, contained dining room that prioritises seated service and a focused dining flow.
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from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Space
120 guestsThe Pavilion at MyresideMorningside, EdinburghThe Pavilion at Myreside is a café-style restaurant run as a flexible private-event venue, offering casual dining alongside on-site facilities for booked functions.
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from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBoudoir
40 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghAAmanda-jane E.
“Food choices for catering were good and the food was excellent Drinks packages offered had a good variety” -
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCastle View
16 guestsChaophraya EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghOur hidden gem. Completely private, this space is great for business meetings, personal celebrations and intimate occasions.
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FAQs about Top Affordable Restaurants With Private Rooms in Edinburgh
Booking costs of affordable restaurants with private rooms average £35 per person. 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:
| Typically between £25 | and £45 | per person |
| Typically between £300 | and £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £200 | and £615 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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The Bothy at The Murrayfield Hotel in Murrayfield - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘So grateful they were the team we entrusted our special day with.’ -
Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘All the attendees loved the atmosphere and the view. Really, it couldn't have been better.’ -
Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone had the best night ever and massive amounts of 10/10’s for the venue! Couldn’t ask for more.’
You'll find affordable restaurants with private rooms 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh
on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The layout uses movable dining furniture to accommodate both seated service and more informal standing circulation. Ideal for: The venue suits friends or colleagues seeking relaxed, social seated dining or an informal standing... -
Castle View 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 Parlour at Alchemist George Street
on 51 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Parlour is a Dining Room in Alchemist George Street that centres on a circular wine-display wall as its defining focal point. Design: The Parlour has high ceilings, decorative cornicing and a long rectangular plan.
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Dining Area at Ola Kala - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: The space has freestanding small tables and a window bench arranged for casual seated dining. Ideal for: Small groups seeking informal seated lunches or relaxed catch-ups suit the venue's compact, unfussy layout. -
Main Restaurant at Cardinal Restaurant - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: The main dining room is cosy and welcoming—perfect if you want a relaxed meal without the fuss of a big crowd. It’s a small space, so you’ll feel like you’re part of something a bit special, but there’s still enough room... -
Private Dining Room at Shahi grill - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: This space is ideal for family gatherings, birthdays or intimate celebrations, room offers privacy and flexibility to suit your needs. Join us at Shahi Grill for a dining experience that combines exquisite Indian cuisine...
In Edinburgh, affordable restaurants with private rooms are most commonly booked for 20 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel for 70 guests
said: ‘Staff, food, location & facilities all great.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £550 and £900. |
User who booked KIN by Gary Maclean at The Roseate Edinburgh for 13 guests
said: ‘Our evening was wonderful, the food was really good and all of our wedding guests had an amazing time!’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £400 and £1,500. |
User who booked The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel for 85 guests
said: ‘and Marla made the evening itself run seamlessly...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh for 30 guests
said: ‘We were able to play our own music and the staff were very attentive. 10/10 would definitely book again!’ |
| Baby Shower | Usually between £200 and £300. |
User who booked Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh for 7 guests
said: ‘The booking process was smooth and the service on the day was excellent.’ |
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