Dinner here doesn't stay quiet for long. Edinburgh knows how to turn a meal into a full evening. Along the Shore in Leith and just off George Street, you'll find dinner party venues that balance atmosphere with food worth lingering over. Expect elegant private rooms, converted warehouses by the water, and rooftops where courses arrive with perfect timing. Ideal for long tables, considered menus, and speeches that actually hold the room. Scroll on and find a space that fits your plans tonight.
Booking costs of dinner party venues average £600 minimum spend per event. 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:
| From £400 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £40 | per person |
| From £150 | to £360 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street
in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘On the night the restaurant was totally prepared and organised, with name cards for everyone.’
KIN by Gary Maclean at The Roseate Edinburgh
in Haymarket - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Our evening was wonderful, the food was really good and all of our wedding guests had an amazing time!’
Clubroom at Angel's Share Hotel
in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was great for our party of 50.’
You'll find dinner party 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 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for dinner party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 60 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £250 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
Smaller dinner party venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
The Dining Room at Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 35 guests
Venue said: The space is furnished with a large dining table, upholstered chairs and a sideboard suitable for service. Ideal for: Small professional groups or close-knit social groups seeking a formal, seated dining experience in a contained,
The Underground Bar at Royal Scots Club, rated 4.7/5 - bar for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Food and drinks all lovely Service was good too. Venue was clean well organised.’
The AU Lounge at Le Monde Hotel, rated 4.6/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Even though there was a double booking I was still so pleased with the venue, was gorgeous.’
Cheap dinner party venues in Edinburgh start from £75 hire fee per event or £125 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Mezzanine at Little Picardy, from £75 hire fee per event
(up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The toilets are clean and pleasant. The music is a reasonable volume and the seating is comfortable.’
Private Dining Room at Manahatta Edinburgh, from £125 minimum spend per event
(up to 10 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Thank you very much f9r your hospitability Manhatta!! We will definitely see you again for a cocktail soon!’
The Tasting Cellar at Cask and Vine, from £40 hire fee per hour
(up to 12 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The staff could not have been more supportive for the event I put on there on an extremely busy weekend.’
Page last updated in October 2026
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