Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Edinburgh

Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £500 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:

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

• The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We booked an external caterer, magician and DJ and the venue was perfect for 30 of us.’

• Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Communication leading up to the booking was easy and that bar staff day of the event did a fab job.’

• Combined Fettercairn & Jura at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The food was tasty and the service was fast. The space worked very well for a corporate function.’

You'll find minimum spend 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:

• The Parlour at Alchemist George Street on 51 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Parlour is a Dining Room in Alchemist George Street that centres on a circular wine-display wall as its defining focal point. Design: The Parlour has high ceilings, decorative cornicing and a long rectangular plan.
• The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar on 52 West Port - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We booked an external caterer, magician and DJ and the venue was perfect for 30 of us.’
• 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 minimum spend venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller minimum spend venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Mezzanine at Little Picardy, rated 5/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘We would definitely hire this venue again if we were looking to host a small event.’

• Club Prive at The Roseate Edinburgh, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue itself was gorgeous and we felt so lucky to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.’

• Private Bar at Everyman Edinburgh, rated 4.6/5 - bar for 50 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space includes a staffed bar counter, public Wi‑Fi, natural daylight, a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets. The layout is adaptable, combining lounge seating and small tables that can be rearranged...

Cheap minimum spend venues in Edinburgh start from £100 minimum spend per event or £75 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Raised Area at Chanter Edinburgh, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great location, reasonable pricing and really friendly staff...’

• Mezzanine at Little Picardy, from £75 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Venue was in an ideal place, close to both bus and railway stations.’

• The Tasting Cellar at Cask and Vine, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The staff could not have been more supportive for the event I put on there on an extremely busy weekend.’

When you book a minimum spend venue, you don’t need to pay a fee for use of the space. You simply agree with the venue that you and your guests will spend an agreed-upon amount on food and drink during the event. If you do not reach that total by the end of the event, you must pay off the remainder. This is a great option for anyone looking to throw a memorable event without breaking the bank.