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Top Lunch Venues in Edinburgh
Haggis, tikka masala, and a great pub lunch? Aye, you’ll find them all here. If you're on the hunt for lunch venues Edinburgh locals actually rate, you've hit the jackpot. From wallet-friendly cafés near the Royal Mile to upscale dining rooms around George Street, Tagvenue lists the best spots across the city. Got a small team outing or a big group to feed? Sorted. Craving spicy Indian or classic British fare with sticky toffee pudding to finish? We've got options that'll hit the spot without hitting your budget. Have a wee scroll and find your perfect lunch venues in Edinburgh today.
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![Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBoudoir
40 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghLLawrie G.
“Everyone had the best night ever and massive amounts of 10/10’s for the venue! Couldn’t ask for more.” -
![Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhisky Lounge
40 guestsHot ToddyOld Town, Edinburgh
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JJames J.
“Helpful and friendly staff, great atmosphere, cracking venue for a 40th birthday party” -
![Courtyard at Badger & Co in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £10
per person / per afternoonCheck availabilityCourtyard
15 guestsBadger & CoNew Town, EdinburghMMark G.
“We hired the lower outdoor area for my wife’s birthday and I was delighted with the experience.” -
![Beer Palace at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Palace
200 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghKKerry-ann M.
“Had all the suitable AV, was funky and quirky, additional space for breakout areas. Staff great to work with.” -
![Bothy at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBothy
40 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghBBoyd's
“Great Festive decorations and atmosphere for a Christmas lunch” -
![Grand Cafe Edinburgh at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityGrand Cafe Edinburgh
143 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghGGraham
“Amazing service, amazing venue, private loos and bar, private outside space. Space hire great value.” -
![The Side Room at Hot Toddy in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Side Room
18 guestsHot ToddyOld Town, Edinburgh
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AAaron K.
“Staff were very responsive and attentive on the night. Room is exactly what we expected and the food was fab.” -
![The Dean Suite at The Bonham Hotel in West End, Edinburgh]()
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Dean Suite
45 guestsThe Bonham HotelWest End, EdinburghRRyan S.
“The food was the best we had in Edinburgh. I couldn’t say enough positive things about it.” -
![Parlour Room at McLarens on the Corner in Merchiston, Edinburgh]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityParlour Room
20 guestsMcLarens on the CornerMerchiston, EdinburghKKizanne J.
“Great venue and helpful lovely staff. They made my birthday special. I would recommend.” -
![Restaurant's Main Area at Hot Toddy in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant's Main Area
32 guestsHot ToddyOld Town, Edinburgh
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CCharmaine G.
“I recently booked the Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy for my birthday party.” -
![1802 Grill at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1802 Grill
70 guestsCourtyard by Marriott EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghAAndres A.
“Food, service and booking process with Jennifer has been more than great.” -
![Private Dining Room at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
6 guestsMalmaison Edinburgh CityNew Town, EdinburghUUmesh R.
“The decor, ambience, service, staff, food and choice of drinks”
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FAQs about Top Lunch Venues in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, prices of lunch 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 October 2025:
| From £20 | to £40 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £200 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Food choices for catering were good and the food was excellent Drinks packages offered had a good variety...’ -
Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘There was plenty of seats and room and we were really well looked after.’ -
Grand Cafe Edinburgh 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 lunch 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 2025):
| Small lunch venues | up to 30 guests | prices average £275 minimum spend per event |
| Medium lunch venues | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large lunch venues | over 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
For something classy, consider Hawksmoor Edinburgh or Gaucho Edinburgh; both offer elegant private dining rooms in the heart of New Town. Minimum spends for these spaces typically begin around £1,500 for an afternoon session and can go well over £10,000 for full restaurant hires. For more intimate formal dining, The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket has rooms with minimum spends from £275, and the venue is known for its refined surroundings and attentive service.
