Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs of funeral wake 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:

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

• The Hepburn Suite at Royal Scots Club in New Town - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Venue was clean well organised. And ready for is when we arrived.’

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

• The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too. The operator, bartender and server were excellent.’

You'll find funeral wake 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):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Geddes Room at Riddle's Court on 322 Lawnmarket - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Lovely place to have my wedding...’
• The Parlour at Alchemist George Street on 51 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The private room at The Alchemist George Street offers a stylish and exclusive setting in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, ideal for corporate meetings, private dining, and networking events.
• Dirty Martini at Le Monde Hotel on 16 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, lovely service. Everyone super helpful...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller funeral wake venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 15 guests
  Venue said: Club Prive Conservatory is the smallest of our private rooms. Available for private sit-down meals for up to 10 guests, standing drinks reception for up to 15 guests, and boardroom meetings for up to 8 guests.

• The Mezzanine at Le Monde Hotel, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘Excellent location for a party of 15-20 people, had loads of space...’

• The Tasting Cellar at Cask and Vine, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 12 guests
  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...

Cheap funeral wake venues in Edinburgh start from £100 hire fee per event or £150 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Champagne Bar (Semi Private) at Le Monde Hotel, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Excellent location for a party of 15-20 people, had loads of space...’

• 1802 Grill at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Food, service and booking process with Jennifer has been more than great.’

• The Alterier at Yaniv Edery Gallery, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 8 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Atelier is an intimate executive meeting room designed for productive conversations and confidential discussions. Offering complete privacy within an inspiring gallery setting, it is ideal for senior leadership meetings,