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!
The cost of BYO venues averages around £50 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 June 2026:
| From £35 | to £70 | hire fee per hour |
| From £200 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £250 | to £825 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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.’
Ollie's at Ollie's Private Event Space
in New Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great space for a party, in a great location!’
The Commons at The Melting Pot
in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great space with plenty of room to host a potluck for approximately 50 people!’
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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 35 guests | prices average £45 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 45 guests | prices average £615 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £47 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £72 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £250 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
| Boardroom | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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