Another year older, another excuse to throw a party worthy of Edinburgh’s finest! New Town isn’t just about whisky bars (though, let’s be honest, those help)—it’s packed with unique rooms that’ll make your birthday just great! Celebrate in a private terrace conservatory with views of Edinburgh Castle, dance in a converted church hall with dramatic uplighting, or sip cocktails in a Prohibited-era speakeasy on Queen Street. Feeling fancy? Go full cinema-chic with a screening room all to yourselves and gourmet popcorn. Whether you want cocktails, ceilidh dancing, or just a great excuse to eat cake, New Town has birthday party venues waiting for you! Browse and book these hot spots today.
Booking costs of birthday party 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 New Town, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £30 | to £49 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2300 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £615 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
Whole Space at Little Picardy
in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great Venue! Staff were all very attentive. The atomsphere was lovely. Perfect night for my 30th birthday!’
The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms
in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great service, great help. Supported our charity! The bar staff downstairs in the speakeasy was exceptional!’
Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel
in New Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Barman was fantastic. Venue was superb.’
You'll find birthday party 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 New Town, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 180 guests |
| Bar | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 10 and 60 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £2300 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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