Graduation Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Graduation Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

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Top Graduation Venues in Edinburgh

Toss that mortarboard and cue the ceilidh it’s time to explore graduation party venues in Edinburgh. We’ve rounded up the best places to raise a glass to your hard-earned degree. Edinburgh knows how to mark a moment whether you’re after a swanky private dining room near George Square, a rooftop bar with Castle views, or a laid-back function room in Leith. It’s time to plan a party that’s first-class honours all the way. Browse our top spots for your grad ceremony afterparty.

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Enjoy Edinburgh's Small Graduation Venues

The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per day
The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar
28
50
The Roseate Edinburgh
(31)
Haymarket, Edinburgh
Hotel
Shared space
C
Cynthia E.
“I absolutely recommend this place, cost, intimate, amazing staff, I couldn’t ask for more!”
Beer Garden
from £400
minimum spend / per session
Beer Garden
50
The Pakora Bar
Old Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Semi-private area
The area is open to everyone, and suitable for a small party, larger table party, or just sitting down for a bit of street food and a beer.
Courtyard
from £250
hire fee / per afternoon
Courtyard
40
50
The Three Sisters
(6)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Outdoor Space at a Pub
Semi-private area
C
Charlie R.
“Had a private bar which was very handy and had really positive feedback from everyone who came.”
Raised Area
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Raised Area
30
50
Chanter Edinburgh
(11)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Pub
Semi-private area
J
Jane W.
“Great location, reasonable pricing and really friendly staff”
Burke and Hare
from £45
per person / per session
Burke and Hare
36
40
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
(1)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
This striking private room provides a unique setting for business meetings, celebratory dinners or intimate receptions. With space for up to 30 guests, Burke and Hare combines characterful design with functional elegance
Main Restaurant
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Main Restaurant
25
30
Cardinal Restaurant
Edinburgh City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The main dining room is cosy and welcoming—perfect if you want a relaxed meal without the fuss of a big crowd. It’s a small space, so you’ll feel like you’re part of something a bit special, but there’s still enough room
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Book One of Edinburgh's Cheap Grad Party Venues

Restaurant & Bar
from £10
per person / per day
Restaurant & Bar
40
100
Amalfino
Haymarket, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Shared space
It’s a lively restaurant and bar where groups come together for everything from casual celebrations to more organised events. The dining area is spacious enough for larger group dinners, and the team can arrange set menus
Caddie Club
from £12
per person / per session
Caddie Club
45
100
The Golf Tavern
(2)
Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
Our private area fits 45 seats. The space is great for birthday parties, celebrations, and corporate events.
Restaurant
from £15
per person / per session
Restaurant
60
50
The Salisbury Arms, Edinburgh
(4)
Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Pub
Semi-private area
With seating for up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal or up to 50 guests for a relaxed buffet-style event or drinks reception, our Dining Room provides the perfect backdrop for creating cherished memories with your loved ones.
Garden Room
from £40
minimum spend / per day
Garden Room
12
15
Sora Diana Vegan Italian Restaurant
Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
A quirky greenery wall adds character and a whimsical vibe, making this area ideal for cosy celebrations, special dinners, or intimate meetings.
Private Dining Room
from £125
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
10
Manahatta Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Semi-private area
Located downstairs, our Private Dining table has some of the best seats in the venue. Lit by a magenta hue, the oval table is the perfect space for every special occasion.
carte blanche!
from £180
hire fee / per session
carte blanche!
30
80
The Voodoo Rooms
(12)
New Town, Edinburgh
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
A
Ava O.
“Very friendly staff and very nice room set up”
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Explore Trendy Restaurants for Your Upcoming Graduation Party

Whole Venue
from £10000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
134
200
Gaucho Edinburgh
(4)
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.
Main Dining
from £20
per person / per session
Main Dining
35
50
Sora Diana Vegan Italian Restaurant
Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Our main dining area offers a semi-private space that provides both intimacy and connection, ideal for events when the entire restaurant has not been booked.
Main Restaurant Area
from £25
per person / per session
Main Restaurant Area
140
200
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
From the moment your guests enter the venue, your party will be in capable hands. Main Restaurant Area can accommodate up to 150 guests seated or 200 standing, which makes it a perfect place for any kind or size of event.
The Nest
from £40
per person / per session
The Nest
20
30
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh
(1)
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.
Whole Venue
from £25
per person / per session
Whole Venue
25
40
Dangal
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Whole venue
Dangal, located at 215 St John's Road in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, is an Indian restaurant and takeaway offering a variety of halal, vegan, and vegetarian dishes.
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Check Our Edinburgh’s Graduation Party Bars That Are All the Rage

Upstairs Space
from £20
per person / per session
Upstairs Space
31
50
BrewDog Edinburgh Lothian Road
(3)
Old Town, Edinburgh
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
With our cross-town Cowgate bar going great guns, we had to open a second location for the people of Edinburgh. That location turned out to be in an awesome building in the West End of the city, now home to BrewDog Lothian
Bar
from £200
hire fee / per session
Bar
107
150
The Pavilion at Myreside
(1)
Morningside, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Private space
The Pavilion at Myreside, just 10 minutes from Edinburgh's center near Morningside, is a versatile café, bar, and venue hire destination. Surrounded by lush green fields and offering panoramic views of Edinburgh, Corstorphine
Main Bar
from £35
per person / per session
Main Bar
115
150
Ghillie Dhu
West End, Edinburgh
Restaurant
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.
Forth Floor Bar
from £800
minimum spend / per afternoon
Forth Floor Bar
30
60
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth Floor
New Town, Edinburgh
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.
The Greenhouse
from £3000
minimum spend / per evening
The Greenhouse
70
150
The Botanist, Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Lounge in a Bar
Semi-private area
Stunning area of our bar to the front of The Botanist. Perfect for semi private or private hire for both drinks & food. Capacity - Dining 70, Standing 150 Perfect for all sorts of occasions and celebrations!
Restaurant
from £225
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
14
Manahatta Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Bar
Semi-private area
The newest addition to Rose Street, Manahatta has finally come to Edinburgh. Our New York inspired cocktail bar showcases our newly revived glamourous decor, putting a modern twist on the 1920s Art Deco Era and paying homage
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Graduation Party Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

FAQs about Top Graduation Venues in Edinburgh

Booking costs of graduation party venues average £700 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 May 2026:

Prices of graduation party venues in Edinburgh
From £400 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £25 to £40 per person
From £210 to £750 hire fee per event

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

You'll find graduation 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 (May 2026):

Small up to 50 guests prices average £400 minimum spend per event
Medium between 65 and 120 guests prices average £362 hire fee per event
Large over 150 guests prices average £1400 minimum spend per event

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

  • The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar on 52 West Port - 0.3 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Everybody was great, venue is excellent. Will highly recommend for small party and gathering.’
  • Wellcome East at The Royal Society of Edinburgh on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
    Venue said: RSE Venue – Edinburgh’s Historic Event Space Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, within the home of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh, our venue offers a unique and memorable setting—just a 5-minute...
  • Main Restaurant Area at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on 20 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
    Venue said: From the moment your guests enter the venue, your party will be in capable hands. Main Restaurant Area can accommodate up to 150 guests seated or 200 standing, which makes it a perfect place for any kind or size of event.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for graduation party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Restaurant prices average £1400 minimum spend per event typically between 30 and 100 guests
Hotel prices average £399 minimum spend per event typically between 55 and 200 guests
Dining Room prices average £1500 minimum spend per event typically between 15 and 90 guests
Function Room prices average £399 minimum spend per event typically between 55 and 150 guests
Event Space prices average £615 hire fee per event typically between 40 and 100 guests

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