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Top Dry Hire Venues in Edinburgh
Do you want to hire a venue where you can manage your event just as you like it? Dry hire venues allow you to customise your event to your exact specifications. There are many excellent options all over Edinburgh, from studios and warehouses in Leith to function rooms in the city centre and beyond! Tagvenue makes it simple to browse the city’s finest venues, compare features, and contact the venue managers directly. Check out our platform now to find and book the perfect dry-hire venue for your special event.
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![Event Space at Rogue in West End, Edinburgh]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
30 guestsRogueWest End, EdinburghFFiona D.
“Lovely owner. Great location. Unique venue. Set in a beautiful flower shop with ornate features.” -
![The Commons at The Melting Pot in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Commons
50 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, Edinburgh
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LLiina L.
“We had an event and booked meeting rooms.” -
![Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySalle Pierre Boulez
40 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
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MMadisen 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
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Space
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.” -
![Galerie Jacques Tati at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGalerie Jacques Tati
50 guestsInstitut francais d'EcosseOld Town, Edinburgh
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LLucy B.
“Very friendly and helpful with a complicated booking. Would be my first place to try for anything in future.” -
![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.” -
![KOHI at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £400
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKOHI
80 guestsYOTEL EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
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KKelsie
“Perfect venue for a function” -
![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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EEmily G.
“Great space for a party, in a great location! Really good communication in the lead up to the party.” -
![The Baking Room at The Bakery in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £66
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Baking Room
120 guestsThe BakeryLeith, Edinburgh
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AAngela S.
“This room had everything my team and I needed for a few hours of creative brainstorming” -
![Greyfriars at Citibase Edinburgh St Colme in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGreyfriars
8 guestsCitibase Edinburgh St ColmeNew Town, EdinburghAAndrew J.
“Excellent set up, great location and the most amazing team.” -
![The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Whole Basement
35 guestsThe Melting PotOld Town, Edinburgh
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AAlex G.
“Venue was perfect for our group, location is excellent and the staff were very helpful.” -
![Cinema at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCinema
48 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghGGraham
“Amazing service, amazing venue, private loos and bar, private outside space. Space hire great value.”
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FAQs about Top Dry Hire Venues in Edinburgh
The cost of dry hire venues in Edinburgh averages around £60 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 October 2025:
| From £36 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
| From £210 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £111 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), 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 well-sized quiet venue in central Edinburgh with friendly staff and good coffee.’ -
Salle Pierre Boulez at Institut francais d'Ecosse in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘They went out of their way to help on the day and always responded to my questions quickly in the lead up.’ -
Baird at The Place Hotel in Broughton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the Broughton Suite for 40 guests, cabaret style for a research outreach workshop event.’
You'll find dry hire 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 2025):
| Small dry hire venues | up to 10 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium dry hire venues | between 20 and 40 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Large dry hire venues | over 50 guests | prices average £852 hire fee per day |
A dry hire venue is an empty event space. It is hired out without any additional services or equipment included. The venue provides the physical space, but you are responsible for organising all other aspects of the event, such as catering, decorations, audio-visual equipment, and furniture. Dry hire venues allow you to customise every detail of your event to suit your specific needs.
- The Den at Lister Place can fit 8 people comfortably for only £119 per day.
- Enchanted Haven at Little Plaza offers a 22 sq m space with a stage area and blackboard for just £20 to £35 per hour or £300 per day.
- The Event Space at Custom Lane is a true blank canvas with its all-white walls, floors, and ceiling. The venue can accommodate 60 to 80 guests for almost any type of event for only £45 per hour, £145 for evening hire, and £180 for all-day hire.
We know we said that dry hire venues don’t usually offer any catering. Still, it’s hard to beat the convenience of being able to arrange this directly with the venue.
- Ollie's Private Event Space is a blank canvas space on Dublin Street that can accommodate up to 110 guests for £200 per day. The venue offers catering.
- Wolfson Lecture Theatre at The Royal Society of Edinburgh is an air-conditioned lecture theatre on George Street in New Town that can accommodate up to 145 guests. The theatre can be hired for £1404 per day, and catering is available from the venue.
