Lunch Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs 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:

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

• Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘All the attendees loved the atmosphere and the view. Really, it couldn't have been better.’

• Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The space we hired was ideal for the party as it was private and quiet.’

• 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 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 2026):

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

• Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Located in the Edinburgh’s historic area, Mowgli is a warm, welcoming space where people come together over the food Indian families eat at home. With its soft glow, rustic wooden finishes, and swing seats, Mowgli Edinburgh...
• 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.
• Welcome East & West (Joint) at The Royal Society of Edinburgh on 22-26 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Royal Society of Edinburgh is a learned‑society event venue housed in a domed neoclassical building, offering formal period rooms and dedicated lecture spaces.

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

Smaller lunch venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• 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...

• The Dining Room at Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘the staff serving the meal were exceptional - extremely pleasant, very courteous and very attentive.’

• Chef’s Table at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 8 guests
  Our user said: ‘We had 21 guests at an anniversary dinner and we hired was perfect for that size.’

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.