Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £40 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:

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

• Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Would definitely recommend using this room for similar events.’

• Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and we felt so lucky to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.’

• Burke and Hare at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great location for a private function.’

You'll find afternoon tea 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 (October 2026):

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

• Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Located in the Edinburgh’s historic area, Mowgli is a warm, welcoming space where people come together over the food Indian families eat at home. With its soft glow, rustic wooden finishes, and swing seats, Mowgli Edinburgh...
• Semi Private Area at Eidyn on 53 Princes Street Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: With views across Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh’s skyline, the space provides a scenic backdrop for private dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate dining, family gatherings and other special occasions.
• The Mezzanine at Le Monde Hotel on 16 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Even though there was a double booking I was still so pleased with the venue, was gorgeous.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Library at Juniper at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, rated 5/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Venue said: Join us for lunch, dinner, or a beautifully presented afternoon tea in our restaurant, Twenty Princes Street, each thoughtfully curated to highlight the finest local ingredients.

• The Tasting Cellar at Cask and Vine, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 12 guests
  Venue said: Located just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, our intimate wine and whisky bistro offers a unique space for private dining, meetings, tastings, and small celebrations, with a warm interior and a focus on quality, creating...

• Private Wine Room at Gaucho Edinburgh, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 14 guests
  Our user said: ‘Swift, informative booking experience.’

Cheap afternoon tea venues in Edinburgh start from £175 hire fee per day or £95 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Baird at The Place Hotel, from £175 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘We hired the Broughton Suite for 40 guests, cabaret style for a research outreach workshop event.’

• The Doocot Suite at The Murrayfield Hotel, from £95 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘We so appreciated the venue's staff, and the clear communication beforehand.’

• Entire Venue at S&B, from £15 per person (up to 25 guests seated)
  Venue said: Sip & Bark is a dog-friendly café and bar in Edinburgh’s West End. It is just a short walk from Haymarket. It is famous for casual meet-ups, drinks, and private hires.