Christmas Restaurants for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £35 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Bothy at Brewhemia in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Had all the suitable AV, was funky and quirky, additional space for breakout areas. Staff great to work with.’

• Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The space was exactly what we needed! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and the catering was delicious.’

• Jig Room at Granary in Leith - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’

You'll find Christmas restaurants 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):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Located in the Edinburgh’s historic area, Mowgli is a warm, welcoming space where people come together over the food Indian families eat at home. With its soft glow, rustic wooden finishes, and swing seats, Mowgli Edinburgh...
• The Parlour at Alchemist George Street on 51 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small social groups or corporate teams seeking a relaxed, seated dinner or a casual standing reception in a private, contained space. What sets it apart: A built-in circular wine-display wall at the far end provides...
• Christmas Party at Manahatta Edinburgh on 28 Rose Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The newest addition to Rose Street, Manahatta has finally come to Edinburgh. Our New York inspired cocktail bar showcases our newly revived glamourous decor, putting a modern twist on the 1920s Art Deco Era and paying homage...

Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Chef’s Table at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 8 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a seated, formal private dining experience with a restaurant-style, social tone. What guests say: The private dining spaces are characterful and supported by attentive, organised service.

• Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Edinburgh, rated 5/5 - dining room for 14 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for celebrations, large group dinners, or corporate lunches, Côte Edinburgh features private dining rooms that provide an intimate and memorable dining experience.

• Main Restaurant at Cardinal Restaurant - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: The main dining room is cosy and welcoming—perfect if you want a relaxed meal without the fuss of a big crowd. It’s a small space, so you’ll feel like you’re part of something a bit special, but there’s still enough room...

Cheap Christmas restaurants in Edinburgh start from £40 hire fee per hour or £200 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Tasting Cellar at Christmas at Cask and Vine, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
  Venue said: Located just off Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, our intimate wine and whisky bistro offers a unique space for private dining, meetings, tastings, and small celebrations, with a warm interior and a focus on quality, creating...

• Entire Restaurant at Dublin Street Social, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: A contemporary neighbourhood restaurant defined by an open-plan dining room centred on green-upholstered booth seating. Design: Interior uses warm timber floors, dark-painted joinery and a planted feature above a curved seating...

• Conservatory at Tanners, from £30 hire fee per event (up to 65 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Conservatory is a private dining space at Tanners defined by a curved bay of windows that creates a self-contained room. Design: The room is furnished with upholstered high-backed dining chairs and plain rectangular tables...

At this time of the year, the quicker you book the space, the better chance you have of getting one. The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year and restaurants book out like crazy! So make sure you grab a space a bit over a month in advance, especially if you’re planning a bigger party! That definitely goes for booking company Christmas dinners–those we recommend booking even half a year in advance!

The answer is: it depends. Some restaurants in Edinburgh will have a specially curated menu for Christmas, which means that the turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberries are definitely included. But not all places will do that, so make sure you contact the venue manager and ask how the situation looks from their point of view.