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Top BYO Venues in Edinburgh
Sometimes, the best events are the ones where you bring your own flavour, literally. Edinburgh’s BYO venues let you skip the set menus and plan a gathering your way, whether that means homemade dishes, your favourite caterer, or a whisky selection that puts the bar to shame. Discover community halls in Leith to flexible spaces in the Old Town. These spaces keep things simple, personal, and budget-friendly. Great for birthdays, cultural events, weddings or just a great night with great food. Finding BYO venues in Edinburgh is straightforward and refreshingly stress-free with Tagvenue. Get browsing now!
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![St Ninians Hall at Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Pleasance, Edinburgh]()
from £39
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySt Ninians Hall
100 guestsGreyfriars Charteris CentrePleasance, EdinburghJJames W.
“Super helpful staff and prime location venue.” -
![Event Space at Rogue in West End, Edinburgh]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
30 guestsRogueWest End, EdinburghFFiona D.
“Lovely owner. Great location. Unique venue. Set in a beautiful flower shop with ornate features.” -
![Binks Hall at Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Pleasance, Edinburgh]()
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBinks Hall
250 guestsGreyfriars Charteris CentrePleasance, EdinburghJJake H.
“Room was well priced, functional, solid wifi, convenient location.” -
![Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySalle Pierre Boulez
40 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
MMadisen P.
“Really helpful and responsive - absolutely would recommend the venue and arnaud!” -
![Galerie Jacques Tati at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGalerie Jacques Tati
50 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
LLucy B.
“Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.” -
![Clubroom at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClubroom
60 guestsAngel's Share HotelNew Town, EdinburghEEmma C.
“Organised a private family birthday party at Angel's Share - it couldn't have gone more smoothly.” -
![Baird at The Place Hotel in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £175
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBaird
50 guestsThe Place HotelBroughton, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
SSmall B.
“Excellent modern room in good location in central Edinburgh with ability to open the windows.” -
![The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Whole Basement
35 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, EdinburghAAlex G.
“Venue was perfect for our group, location is excellent and the staff were very helpful.” -
![Entire Venue at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsOllie's Private Event SpaceNew Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
EEloise S.
“Incredible staff that put up with a lot! Great venue Staff very happy to help with any issues and requests” -
![Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Space
40 guestsSlow Progress Records and CoffeeOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
DDavid C.
“Lovely room tucked way and quiet in a corner of central old town Edinburgh.” -
![The Commons at The Melting Pot in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Commons
50 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, EdinburghGGrahame D.
“Everything was ideal for our needs, many thanks, will be booking again.” -
![Salle Duchesse d'Angouleme at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySalle Duchesse d'Angouleme
30 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
CChristina B.
“Had the best experience with them, the rooms were even better than we expected!”
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Edinburgh
The cost of byo venues in Edinburgh averages around £58 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £36 | to £66 | hire fee per hour |
| From £210 | to £720 | hire fee per day |
| From £100 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘They went out of their way to help on the day and always responded to my questions quickly in the lead up.’ -
Clubroom at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The food is of excellent quality as well. Would 100% recommend Angel's Share for private events!’ -
Baird at The Place Hotel in Broughton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Smartly decorated venue with a lovely covered terrace adjacent to the room. Very helpful staff. Great canapes.’
