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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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![Event Space at Rogue in West End, Edinburgh]()
from £75
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30 guestsRogueWest End, EdinburghEElla Z.
“Amazing Birthday Venue! I had a birthday party here for about 30 guests, and it was honestly perfect.” -
![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, Edinburgh
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LLiina L.
“We had an event and booked meeting rooms.” -
![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
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MMadisen P.
“Really helpful and responsive - absolutely would recommend the venue and arnaud!” -
![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
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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, Edinburgh
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AAlexis B.
“Great space with plenty of room to host a potluck for approximately 50 people!” -
![Clubroom at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £75
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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.” -
![Greyfriars at Citibase Edinburgh St Colme in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGreyfriars
8 guestsCitibase Edinburgh St ColmeNew Town, EdinburghAAndrew J.
“Excellent set up, great location and the most amazing team.” -
![Salle Philippe Kieffer at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySalle Philippe Kieffer
30 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
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LLucy B.
“Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.” -
![Baird at The Place Hotel in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £175
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBaird
50 guestsThe Place HotelBroughton, Edinburgh
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SSmall B.
“Excellent modern room in good location in central Edinburgh with ability to open the windows.” -
![Cinema at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCinema
48 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghGGraham
“Amazing service, amazing venue, private loos and bar, private outside space. Space hire great value.” -
![Entire Venue at The Tower | Portobello in Portobello, Edinburgh]()
from £150
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15 guestsThe Tower | PortobelloPortobello, EdinburghLLaura &.
“The venue and views were just perfect!” -
![KOHI at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £400
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKOHI
80 guestsYOTEL EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
KKelsie
“Perfect venue for a function”
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Edinburgh
The cost of BYO venues averages around £60 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 December 2025:
| From £36 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
| From £210 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £30 | to £50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘A well-sized quiet venue in central Edinburgh with friendly staff and good coffee.’ -
Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.’ -
The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for our group, location is excellent and the staff were very helpful.’
You'll find BYO 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 40 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 50 guests | prices average £852 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Meeting Room 1 at Birthlink
on 21 Castle Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Birthlink staff were lovely and very accomdating.’ -
Sydney Room at Apex Grassmarket Hotel
on 31-35 Grassmarket - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: We’re right in the middle of the Grassmarket, with Edinburgh Castle looking down over us. Guests stay here because the location makes it easy to walk to the Old Town, Princes Street, and the main sights. -
Upper Gallery at The Royal Society of Edinburgh
on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Leading directly into the Wolfson Lecture Theatre and connecting to the Lower Gallery, this versatile space works beautifully on its own for workshops, talks, and exhibitions, or alongside adjoining spaces for arrival coffees
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