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.
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:
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £250 | to £615 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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.’
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 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 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 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller affordable restaurants with private rooms usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
McLellan Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 14 guests
Venue said: Both spaces are private, whilst looking into the restaurant, and are ideal for friends and family feasts, wedding parties, business events, celebrations or pure pleasure.
Garden Room at Sora Diana Vegan Italian Restaurant - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: Our Garden Room it's an intimate private booth area, perfect for small, exclusive gatherings, comfortably accommodating up to 12 seated guests or 15 standing.
The Whisky Room at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh, rated 5/5 - dining room for 11 guests
Venue said: Welcome to Duck & Waffle! We're so excited to have you here with us at our little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh's lively St James Quarter. We can't wait to serve you a meal that will fill your day with life and energy.
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 September 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 £300 and £850. |
User who booked The Snug at The Bonham Hotel for 7 guests
said: ‘Very attentive and helpful staff. The food was the best we had in Edinburgh.’ |
| 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...’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £700 and £1,000. |
User who booked Club Prive at The Roseate Edinburgh for 29 guests
said: ‘Some of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.’ |
| 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!’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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