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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Edinburgh
Drinks reception venues in Edinburgh are just a click away with Tagvenue! From elegant hotel spaces in New Town to cosy pubs in Leith, we offer a range of stunning options. Use our search filters to find a venue that suits your style. Browse and book today!
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![Entire Venue at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
187 guestsDragonfly Cocktail BarOld Town, EdinburghLLee B.
“We recently hosted a corporate cocktail reception at this venue and secured the entire space for the event.” -
![The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Other Room
67 guestsDragonfly Cocktail BarOld Town, EdinburghGGemma W.
“From start to finish they were so accommodating. Great venue. Great location. Excellent choice of drinks.” -
![Private Bar at Everyman Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPrivate Bar
50 guestsEveryman EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghLLucy D.
“The space suited our purposes really well. The food was nice, the drinks were excellent.” -
![Club Prive at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityClub Prive
50 guestsThe Roseate EdinburghHaymarket, Edinburgh
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CCynthia E.
“We were allowed to have our drinks in the restaurant as we ordered many welcome cocktails.” -
![The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Fettercairn Suite
180 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghAAndrea N.
“Very good food and drink and the rooms were great. I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too.” -
![Entire Venue at Ollie's Private Event Space in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsOllie's Private Event SpaceNew Town, Edinburgh
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AAoife T.
“Staff were amazing, super friendly and on that ball, did not need to wait at all for a drink at the bar.” -
![Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWee Tap
65 guestsHanover Tap, EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
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DDarryn H.
“Tagvenue played a key role in identifying the perfect venue for us and want to highlight that as well.” -
![Bothy at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBothy
100 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghAAmanda-jane E.
“Food choices for catering were good and the food was excellent Drinks packages offered had a good variety” -
![The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £180
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Speakeasy
80 guestsThe Voodoo RoomsNew Town, EdinburghDDana H.
“The staff were great and it's a dynamic room that was perfect for the party size.” -
![Bar at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
50 guestsMalmaison Edinburgh CityNew Town, EdinburghUUmesh R.
“The decor, ambience, service, staff, food and choice of drinks” -
![Grand Cafe Edinburgh at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityGrand Cafe Edinburgh
250 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghGGayle H.
“Barstaff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we had all the drinks we needed.” -
![The Library at Juniper at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Library at Juniper
40 guestsHotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes StreetNew Town, EdinburghIt’s an unrivalled venue for all sorts of events that’s sure to impress with fabulous views over the city, friendly service and a dizzying array of cocktails, drinks, and food to choose from.
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Book One of Edinburgh's Cheap Drinks Reception Venues
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Edinburgh’s Bars
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“Bar staff on the night were very good and really nice. Had the best night.”
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Drink and Dine at Edinburgh’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Food choices for catering were good and the food was excellent Drinks packages offered had a good variety”
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Book a Hotel for a Delicious Drinks Reception Event
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“Barman was fantastic. Venue was superb.”
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“I have been telling everyone that they should use this venue.”
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FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, prices of drinks reception venues average £30 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 from September 2025:
| From £20 | to £40 | per person |
| From £300 | to £850 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £250 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘From start to finish they were so accommodating. Great venue. Great location. Excellent choice of drinks.’ -
Club Prive at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and we felt so lucky to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.’ -
The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Very good food and drink and the rooms were great.’
You'll find drinks reception 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 (September 2025):
| Small drinks reception venues | up to 40 guests | prices average £450 minimum spend per event |
| Medium drinks reception venues | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large drinks reception venues | over 105 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
Edinburgh has several venues that can accommodate large receptions. For example, The Place Hotel in Old Town, a 4-star hotel, offers a spacious event space for up to 400 standing guests. Another option is Brewhemia on Market Street, a large restaurant with a function room that can hold up to 800 standing guests.
There are several venues in Edinburgh that allow external vendors. Check out spots like the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town and Ps & Gs Church near Calton Hill. They offer a BYO option without buyout fees. However, it's always best to check with the venue beforehand to ensure they allow external catering and to discuss any specific requirements or restrictions that may apply.
