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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 Commons at The Melting Pot in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £120
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50 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, Edinburgh
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LLiina L.
“We had an event and booked meeting rooms.” -
![Ollie's at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £200
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110 guestsOllie's Private Event SpaceNew Town, EdinburghEEmily G.
“Great space for a party, in a great location! Really good communication in the lead up to the party.” -
![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, EdinburghMMadisen 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
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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.” -
![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, EdinburghLLucy 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
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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.” -
![Holyrood at Citibase Edinburgh St Colme in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHolyrood
19 guestsCitibase Edinburgh St ColmeNew Town, EdinburghSScott S.
“The venue was relatively easy to find, easy to book, and had reliable internet and Wi-Fi.” -
![Sydney Room at Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySydney Room
80 guestsApex Grassmarket HotelOld Town, EdinburghFits up to 60 people in theatre style. A bright room that works well for larger meetings, workshops, or private parties. -
![Studio 2 at DN Dance Studios @ South Gyle in Edinburgh]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 2
28 guestsDN Dance Studios @ South GyleEdinburgh
#Supervenue
For parties (without kids), our second studio is a fantastic venue. Bring up to twenty-eight people to our studio. We will do the rest, and you bring the party food. -
![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.” -
![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.”
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“Fantastic place to host your event. Staff are extremely attentive and helpful and the catering is great.”
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“I’m a Canadian bride and we paid considerably less than we would have for an equivalent wedding in Canada.”
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 March 2026:
| From £33 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £852 | hire fee per day |
| From £30 | to £50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), 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.’ -
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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 15 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 40 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 50 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.2 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.’ -
Whole Venue at Elio's
on 38A George Street Elio's - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Elio’s is a stylish and versatile cocktail bar and live music venue located in the heart of the city, ideal for both private and corporate events. The space has successfully hosted a wide range of occasions, including birthday... -
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.
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