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.
Booking costs of graduation party venues average £800 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 June 2026:
| From £450 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £180 | to £750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar
in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everybody was great, venue is excellent. Will highly recommend for small party and gathering.’
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. I liked the decoration of the tables and the rooms too.’
Jig Room at Granary
in Leith - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’
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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for graduation party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £700 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 250 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £850 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 120 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £850 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 90 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 180 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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