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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from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
30 guestsRogueWest End, EdinburghBBarbara O.
“Perfect unique space for a private party (20 guests).” -
from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Commons
50 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, Edinburgh#Supervenue
LLiina L.
“We had an event and booked meeting rooms.” -
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.” -
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOllie's
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.” -
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMonks Reserve
100 guests3 Old MonksLeith, Edinburgh#Supervenue
LLee C.
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Venue is beautiful and spacious.” -
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!” -
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.” -
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClubroom
60 guestsAngel's Share HotelNew Town, EdinburghCCaitlin W.
“Venue was great for our party of 50. Staff were attentive and gorgeous room.” -
from £175
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBaird
50 guestsThe Place HotelBroughton, EdinburghSSmall B.
“Excellent modern room in good location in central Edinburgh with ability to open the windows.” -
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySuite 9
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.” -
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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from £35
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
20 guestsTriple-Tri CoffeeNew Town, EdinburghPPatricia
“I loved the venue. Lily was exceptional and really took care of the event!”
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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 £40 | to £70 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £250 | to £900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Event Space at Rogue in West End - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing Birthday Venue! I had a birthday party here for about 30 guests, and it was honestly perfect.’ -
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 40 guests | prices average £43 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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Room 6 - Super at Supercube Edinburgh
on 58A George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Supercube Edinburgh is a karaoke bar centred on private-room karaoke, focused on enclosed, tech-equipped singing experiences. Venue highlights: A user-friendly karaoke system supports phone-based song selection and provides... -
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... -
Apex Suite 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 October 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 30 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £72 hire fee per hour | typically between 25 and 60 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £250 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 60 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 |
Smaller BYO venues usually fit up to 15 guests standing. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Lister Place | The Bothy at Lister Place, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
Our user said: ‘This was the second time we have booked at Lister Place.’ -
The Meeting Room at UBC Edinburgh, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
Our user said: ‘Great service, everything set up perfectly for a small meeting with a few clients.’ -
The Orange Area at The Melting Pot, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 6 guests
Our user said: ‘Everything was ideal for our needs, many thanks, will be booking again.’
Cheap BYO venues in Edinburgh start from £175 hire fee per day or £30 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Baird at The Place Hotel, from £175 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We hired the Broughton Suite for 40 guests, cabaret style for a research outreach workshop event.’ -
Studio 3 at DN Dance Studios @ South Gyle, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests standing)
Venue said: Our 3rd studio is a great space for children to celebrate a birthday. Invite up to 20 guests along to our studio. You bring the party food, and we’ll take care of the rest. -
The Terrace at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, from £14 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Polite helpful staff Lovely Quiet room Great Value for money...’
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