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 £35 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 £26 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £180 | to £615 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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 Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms
in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were great and it's a dynamic room that was perfect for the party size.’
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.’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1200 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 September 2026), users looking for graduation party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £700 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 250 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 105 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £399 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £850 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 40 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller graduation party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Private Wine Room at Gaucho Edinburgh, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 14 guests
Our user said: ‘Swift, informative booking experience.’
Upstairs Space at BrewDog Edinburgh Lothian Road, rated 5/5 - event space for 50 guests
Venue said: The upstairs area is a cosy spot, ideal for smaller gatherings and catch-ups. With space for around 50 people, it’s got a more laid-back feel, perfect for casual drinks, team nights, or smaller celebrations.
Burke and Hare at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘We had 21 guests at an anniversary dinner and we hired was perfect for that size.’
Cheap graduation party venues in Edinburgh start from £150 hire fee per day or £65 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar, from £150 hire fee per day
(up to 67 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Fantastic cosy venue, helpful and accommodating staff, worth the money for the deposit and hire of the venue.’
The Ellesmere Room at Royal Scots Club, from £65 hire fee per hour
(up to 40 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Food and drinks all lovely Service was good too. Venue was clean well organised.’
The Mezzanine at Le Monde Hotel, from £100 hire fee per event
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘great venue, staff were super helpful and accommodating.’
Page last updated in September 2026
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