Engagement Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Engagement Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

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Top Engagement Party Venues in Edinburgh

Hold your engagement party in one of the most romantic cities in the world! Choose your favourite from elegant engagement party venues in the picturesque Old Town. Or opt for a sophisticated venue in New Town with contemporary design and lush gardens. You will find charming locations in the city with perks like gourmet dining options, bespoke cocktails, and live music to set the perfect mood. Celebrate your love story in Edinburgh, where every engagement party venue possesses a touch of magic and elegance.

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Enjoy Edinburgh's Small Engagement Party Venues

The Underground Bar
from £350
hire fee / per day
The Underground Bar
30
40
Royal Scots Club
(8)
New Town, Edinburgh
Underground Space in a Hotel
Private space
Welcome to The Royal Scots Club! The Royal Scots Club is a welcoming private members' club in the heart of one of the world's greatest cities, Edinburgh.
The Terrace
from £14
per person / per evening
The Terrace
30
50
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
(20)
New Town, Edinburgh
Terrace at a Hotel
Private space
A
Andres A.
“Food, service and booking process with Jennifer has been more than great.”
Cinema
from £800
hire fee / per day
Cinema
48
The Scotsman Hotel
(50)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Cinema in a Hotel
Private space
A
Andrea N.
“I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too. The operator, bartender and server were excellent.”
Raised Area
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Raised Area
30
50
Chanter Edinburgh
(4)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Pub
Semi-private area
Ideal for drinks and conversation, it offers a warm, intimate vibe. A TV shows live sports, making it perfect for watching a game in a classic pub setting.
The Library at Juniper
from £75
hire fee / per hour
The Library at Juniper
40
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street
(3)
New Town, Edinburgh
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
Our private space for hire, The Library, offers personalised service and a flexible space perfect for birthdays, corporate events, and special celebrations.
Beer Garden
from £400
minimum spend / per session
Beer Garden
50
The Pakora Bar
Old Town, Edinburgh
Terrace at a Restaurant
Semi-private area
The Pakora Bar lounge is upstairs on the mezzanine level directly from the main restaurant. With the quirky flower walls & epoxy liquid flooring, yet warm & intimate ambience, making it an ideal venue for a range of events.
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Book One of Edinburgh's Cheap Engagement Party Venues

Conservatory
from £30
hire fee / per session
Conservatory
65
100
Tanners
Edinburgh
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
For the past 30 years, this privately owned bar and restaurant has been a beloved local spot, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.
Karaoke Room
from £8
per person / per session
Karaoke Room
10
25
Roxy Lanes Edinburgh Rose Street
(6)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bowling Alley
Private space
Bring your friends, family, or colleagues together for the ultimate karaoke experience in a private room for up to 25 guests. Whether you're singing solo or as a group, this space is perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Jig Room
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Jig Room
60
80
Granary
Leith, Edinburgh
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our Jig Room is available to be privately hired for any personal or corporate event. The room is complete with in-house AV facilities, a large projector, a private bar, and natural lighting with views across the Shore.
The Mezzanine
from £50
hire fee / per afternoon
The Mezzanine
70
Frankenstein's Edinburgh
(3)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Event Space in a Pub
Semi-private area
Housed in a 19th century church, Mary Shelley’s tale gets real! Our World Famous Frankenstein's bar is a unique themed bar on George IV Bridge, the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, just a stone’s throw away from the popular
Entire Venue
from £200
hire fee / per day
Entire Venue
110
Ollie's Private Event Space
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Pub
Whole venue
E
Eloise S.
“Incredible staff that put up with a lot! Great venue Staff very happy to help with any issues and requests”
Restaurant
from £225
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
14
Manahatta Edinburgh
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Semi-private area
Located on the Main floor, our Restaurant area sits underneath a canopy of disco balls and neon lights. With space for 14 guests, or standing space for 20, the Restaurant is the perfect place to catch up in the comfort of
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Enjoy Your Special Day with Top Restaurants for Engagement Parties

Whole Venue
from £7000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
134
200
Gaucho Edinburgh
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Whole venue
Gaucho Edinburgh can be hired as a whole. It has a maximum capacity of 120 seated in the main restaurant area, plus space for an additional 14 guests in our private dining room.
Entire Venue
from £300
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
87
140
The Pakora Bar
Old Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Whole venue
We are a friendly, colorful, independent restaurant and bar on Hollyrood Road in Edinburgh’s Old Town. We offer lunch & Dinner, Cocktails, and Chai Indian street food with a Scottish twist.
Tellers' Room
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Tellers' Room
48
60
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
(3)
New Town, Edinburgh
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
The Tellers’ Room is private, while looking into the restaurant, and is perfect for hosting friends and family feasts. The space is also suitable for hosting events such as wine tastings, expertly crafted cocktails, and canapes.
Pioneers
from £500
hire fee / per session
Pioneers
148
Easter Road Stadium (Hibernian FC)
Leith, Edinburgh
Restaurant in a Stadium
Private space
As well as hosting the worlds first women's international match in 1881. A restaurant styled event space, perfect for break outs or for lunches. We can also do private dinners within the space for up to 148 guests.
The Nest
from £40
per person / per session
The Nest
20
30
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Welcome to Duck & Waffle!We're so excited to have you here with us at our little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh's lively St James Quarter. We can't wait to serve you a meal that will fill your day with life and energy.
Private Hire
from £55
per person / per afternoon
Private Hire
35
The Red Bus Bistro Edinburgh
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Whole venue
Red Bus Bistro, in a nutshell, is a quirky vintage London bus/restaurant touring the wonderful cities of Edinburgh, on a daily basis. Our destination on this iconic vehicle/restaurant is a gastronomic journey to take in some
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Featured Engagement Party Bars for Your Pre-Wedding Celebration

Champagne Bar (Semi Private)
from £100
hire fee / per morning
Champagne Bar (Semi Private)
30
50
Le Monde Hotel
(28)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar in a Hotel
Semi-private area
B
Beth C.
“Bar staff on the night were very good and really nice. Had the best night.”
Main Bar
from £35
per person / per session
Main Bar
115
150
Ghillie Dhu
West End, Edinburgh
Bar
Private space
We are a traditional Scottish bar and restaurant in Edinburgh’s West End. Our standout point is that we are located in a restored former church. We offer live music every night and cosy seating.
Bar
from £49
per person / per session
Bar
31
50
Malmaison Edinburgh City
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
Chic and lively, the bar at Malmaison Edinburgh City is the place to be for stylish drinks receptions, private parties or networking events. With seating for up to 50 guests, it offers a mix of relaxed seating, signature
Private Bar
from £300
minimum spend / per evening
Private Bar
50
Everyman Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar in a Cinema
Private space
L
Lucy D.
“A big thank you to them! In terms of the venue itself, it was easy to hang a few decorations.”
Forth Floor Bar
from £800
minimum spend / per afternoon
Forth Floor Bar
30
60
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth Floor
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar in a Restaurant
Private space
A cool and contemporary space with a fabulous view across the Edinburgh rooftops to the Firth of Forth and beyond, the Forth Floor Bar is perfect for sophisticated entertaining.
Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
from £600
hire fee / per session
Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
60
140
Lind & Lime Gin Distillery
(2)
Leith, Edinburgh
Bar in a Winery / Brewery
Whole venue
It features a beautiful bespoke bar of course, and high seating with upcycled tables. It is fully modular and can be arranged to meet a number of needs.
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Must-Check Hotels for Engagement Parties in Edinburgh

Club Prive Conservatory
from £275
minimum spend / per day
Club Prive Conservatory
10
15
The Roseate Edinburgh
(26)
Haymarket, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Conservatory in a Hotel
Private space
C
Cynthia E.
“Irina, Katie and the other Hotel’s staff made of this day something beyond words to explain.”
Jura Suite
from £300
hire fee / per session
Jura Suite
80
34
The Scotsman Hotel
(50)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
G
Graham
“Amazing service, amazing venue, private loos and bar, private outside space. Space hire great value.”
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie
from £1400
minimum spend / per session
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie
140
200
Liberté Café, Bar & Brasserie
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
Liberté Café - Bar & Brasserie, located in the historic Apex Waterloo Place Hotel at 23-27 Waterloo Place in Edinburgh, offers a European-inspired menu crafted with the finest Scottish ingredients.
Inspiration Suite
from £21
per person / per session
Inspiration Suite
350
395
Village Hotel
(1)
Edinburgh
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
Celebrate the good times at Village!) For the perfect party, why not to choose Village, with three incredible venues in Scotland and 33 hotels nationwide?
Brasserie
from £65
per person / per session
Brasserie
80
80
The Glasshouse
(12)
Broughton, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
K
Karen D.
“My event went amazingly well all thanks so the staff at The Glasshouse.”
Twenty Princess Restaurant
from £40
per person / per session
Twenty Princess Restaurant
100
100
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street
(3)
New Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
Our hotel and each individual guest room has been tastefully decorated in homage to our city’s literary roots with cosy armchairs and hints of welcoming colour, all complemented by stunning views across the city.
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Engagement Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

FAQs about Top Engagement Party Venues in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, prices of engagement party venues average £40 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:

Prices of engagement party venues in Edinburgh
From £30 to £49 per person
From £399 to £1400 minimum spend per event
From £100 to £500 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:

You'll find engagement 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 (September 2025):

Small engagement party venues up to 55 guests prices average £300 minimum spend per event
Medium engagement party venues between 80 and 120 guests prices average £180 hire fee per event
Large engagement party venues over 150 guests prices average £900 minimum spend per event

  • Determine your budget, including potential hidden costs like service fees or deposits.
  • Assess the venue size and capacity to accommodate your guest list comfortably.
  • Location is also crucial; choose a venue easily accessible for your guests.
  • Check for the available amenities like catering services, audio-visual equipment, and parking facilities.
  • Review the venue's policies on decoration, entertainment, and any restrictions that might affect your plans.

You can incorporate elegant decor and candlelit settings for a classic romantic theme. Vintage glamour, with its retro touches and nostalgic elements, also suits the historic ambiance of many Edinburgh venues. Alternatively, a modern minimalist style, focusing on clean lines and sophisticated simplicity, can create a chic celebration.

Start your search from New Town, which offers sophisticated venues with elegant Georgian architecture and a central location. Leith has venues with waterfront spots and a lively atmosphere, ideal for a fun and romantic party. Stockbridge provides a mix of chic, private venues and scenic views, great for a small event. You can also check out Old Town. It has a historic charm and diverse restaurants, pubs, and hotels that offer unique settings for a memorable engagement party.

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Verified Reviews of Engagement Party Venues in Edinburgh

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Gina G.
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Booked The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar
5.0
Arron and the Dragonfly were absolutely amazing! We rented the D'Low for our wedding welcome drinks party, and it was the best decision. The venue is stunning, the drinks were perfect, and Arron was the best to work with! Our guests loved it as well, and are still taking about it. We can't wait to go back!
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Aoife
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms
5.0
Communication was amazing and the venue was brilliant! The bar staff were so great and we all had a lovely evening at our engagement party.
BM
Bec M.
Verified review
Booked Champagne Bar (Semi Private) at Le Monde Hotel
4.6
The food was lovely but not enough of it, we weren’t aware that food for 40 people would be so very little or we would have ordered more.