Celebrating your birthday in Edinburgh and looking for a knockout party venue? Look no further. Tagvenue lists a fantastic variety of birthday party venues all across Scotland’s capital. Whether it be chic private lounges and dining rooms in the West End, buzzing club rooms and suites in the New Town, or exclusive booths and contemporary pubs in the Old Town, there’s sure to be something for you. Check out all these amazing venues and more using our smart and easy-to-use venue finder now!
In Edinburgh, prices of birthday party venues 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 September 2025:
From £15 | to £45 | per person |
From £450 | to £1200 | minimum spend per event |
From £100 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar
in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is gorgeous and perfect for a birthday party.’
Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy
in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Helpful and friendly staff, great atmosphere, cracking venue for a 40th birthday party...’
Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh
in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I'll almost definitely be coming back here next year to celebrate my birthday again :)...’
Edinburgh is home to an array of birthday party venues, from large and elegant to quirky and intimate! Bars, pubs, and restaurants are some of the most popular spaces hired for celebrations - in the end, they serve great food and drinks, which is the foundation of a good party! These venues can often be hired exclusively for bigger events, but they also offer private and semi-private spaces, including dining rooms, lounges, and bar areas. You can also find private function rooms at hotels, which is a great choice if your guests need accommodation! Clubs in Edinburgh are especially popular among the younger audience, so if you’re planning an 18th and 21st birthday party keep an eye on them! If the guest list is getting rather lengthy, consider a hall or suite. These elegant spaces can fit a crowd and they are perfect for a birthday banquet! Edinburgh also has something in stock for those looking for outdoor party spots. Terraces and gardens can be hired separately or in conjunction with indoor spaces for al fresco celebrations. If you’re looking for something a bit more unique, book one of Edinburgh’s many conservatories - all-glass walls and roofs are perfect for impressing your guests and catching the last of the Scottish sunshine!
Located next to the world-renowned University of Edinburgh and underneath the watchful gaze of Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town perfectly blends tradition and modernism. Along the area’s busiest streets, such as North Bridge, South Bridge, and Cowgate, find a great range of private and unique spaces, including small games booths with pacman, chess, and draughts, extravagantly decorated function spaces, as well as the smallest pub in Scotland!
In the north of the city, find Edinburgh’s New Town, a modern area in traditionally Scottish surroundings. Along George Street, the area’s major thoroughfare that leads to St Andrews Square, you’ll find a variety of minimum spend venues, a very attractive form of venue hire for birthday parties. Without spending a single pound on venue hire fees, enjoy a range of party halls, karaoke rooms, garden bars, and function rooms. Just don’t set your sights too high with an unreachable figure!
Arty and cosmopolitan, Edinburgh’s West End is a colourful place with a great ambience for a birthday celebration. To accommodate large guest-lists, there’s a nice variety of grandiose halls and suites, while you can also hire whole restaurant areas with minimum spend or dry hire. Adapting to all crowds, smaller celebrations are also welcome, with a variety of relaxed cafes and bars on streets such as Shandwick Place and Queensferry Street.