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Top Venues that Allow BYO 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.” -
![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.” -
![Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £60
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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.” -
![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.” -
![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.” -
![Suite 9 at Citibase Edinburgh St Colme in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySuite 9
19 guestsCitibase Edinburgh St ColmeNew Town, Edinburgh
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SScott 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
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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. -
![Entire Venue at Triple-Tri Coffee in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £35
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20 guestsTriple-Tri CoffeeNew Town, EdinburghPPatricia
“I loved the venue. Lily was exceptional and really took care of the event!” -
![Whole Venue at Elio's in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
130 guestsElio'sNew Town, EdinburghThe space has successfully hosted a wide range of occasions, including birthday celebrations, private parties and corporate functions, making it a flexible choice for many event types.
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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.”
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“Polite helpful staff Lovely Quiet room Great Value for money”
FAQs about Top Venues that Allow BYO in Edinburgh
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 July 2026:
| From £36 | to £72 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £800 | hire fee per day |
| From £250 | to £900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), 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 chill cafe/venue, would definitely book it again. :)...’ -
Salle Philippe Kieffer at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Spacious, nicely decorated, kitchen is well appointed. Nice views over Royal Mile.’ -
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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 30 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 45 guests | prices average £825 hire fee per event |
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.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £49 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 30 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £72 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 80 guests |
| Boardroom | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically around 10 guests |
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