Private Bars for Hire in New Town, Edinburgh

Private Bars for Hire in New Town, Edinburgh

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Top Private Bars in New Town

Start the night somewhere that already knows how to host. Private bars in New Town include everything from low-lit cocktail lounges and stylish upstairs bars to intimate speakeasy-style spaces made for group celebrations and relaxed drinks events. With options near George Street, Queen Street, and across the wider area, New Town gives you plenty of choice when it comes to setting, size, and atmosphere. Whether you’re planning after-work drinks, a birthday, or a private party, these spaces combine character, good service, and the flexibility to make it all feel easy. Scroll below and secure your spot.

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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of New Town’s Best Bars

Whole Venue
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
110
360
Slug & Lettuce, Edinburgh George Street
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Whole venue
Whatever you’re celebrating, we’ve got a private party room with your name on it. From pre-booked areas for baby showers to private room hire for birthdays—or even bringing the entire office down for a boogie—oh honey, we’re
The Basement Bar & Restaurant
from £3500
minimum spend / per day
The Basement Bar & Restaurant
60
200
Lady Libertine
New Town, Edinburgh
Restaurant
Whole venue
An atmospheric speakeasy that stays energised from day to night with exceptional drinks & food made for sharing. Flexibility across three distinct areas - The Bar & Restaurant, The Vault and The Mezzanine, with DJ Booth for
Champagne Bar (Semi Private)
from £100
hire fee / per morning
Champagne Bar (Semi Private)
30
50
Le Monde Hotel
(40)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hotel
Semi-private area
J
Jo C.
“The bar staff were incredibly helpful and the party could not have been better.”
Lobby Bar
from £150
hire fee / per evening
Lobby Bar
40
40
Heeton Concept Aparthotel Queen Street
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hotel
Shared space
The space that we offer for private hire, within the hotel, is our Lobby Bar. The space has lots to offer, with comfortable seats and a range of food and beverage options to choose from.
The Greenhouse
from £3000
minimum spend / per evening
The Greenhouse
70
150
The Botanist, Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Lounge in a Bar
Semi-private area
Stunning area of our bar to the front of The Botanist. Perfect for semi private or private hire for both drinks & food. Capacity - Dining 70, Standing 150 Perfect for all sorts of occasions and celebrations!
Private Dining Room
from £125
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
10
Manahatta Edinburgh
(6)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Semi-private area
Located downstairs, our Private Dining table has some of the best seats in the venue. Lit by a magenta hue, the oval table is the perfect space for every special occasion.
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Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars

Cocktail Masterclass
from £38
per person / per session
Cocktail Masterclass
50
50
Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Shared space
Perfect for a birthday, hen party, work social, or just because you fancy it. All you need is a minimum of 6 eager cocktail makers and then you can leave the rest to us.
The Heather
from £3420
minimum spend / per session
The Heather
130
Flight Club Edinburgh
New Town, Edinburgh
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
If you've had the pleasure of stepping into a Flight Club before, you can expect lights that dance in time to the music, fairground horses and stained-glass windows.
Main Restaurant
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Main Restaurant
100
150
The Botanist, Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Bar
Shared space
Gastropub-style dining, kebabs, brunch & botanical cocktails in a stunning interior. Beautiful spaces for any occasion - with amazing views, right to the bottom of Leith.
Restaurant
from £225
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
14
Manahatta Edinburgh
(6)
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Bar
Semi-private area
Located on the Main floor, our Restaurant area sits underneath a canopy of disco balls and neon lights. With space for 14 guests, or standing space for 20, the Restaurant is the perfect place to catch up in the comfort of
Ollie's
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
Ollie's
110
Ollie's Private Event Space
(15)
New Town, Edinburgh
Pub
Whole venue
E
Emily G.
“Great space for a party, in a great location! Really good communication in the lead up to the party.”
The Speakeasy
from £180
hire fee / per session
The Speakeasy
55
80
The Voodoo Rooms
(12)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
A
Aoife
“The bar staff were so great and we all had a lovely evening at our engagement party.”
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Explore New Town’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties

The BIG Boom Brunch
from £35
per person / per session
The BIG Boom Brunch
40
60
Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh
(1)
New Town, Edinburgh
Bar
Shared space
The best bottomless brunch in Edinburgh, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment.
Jamaica Yard
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Jamaica Yard
60
Jamaica Yard
(9)
New Town, Edinburgh
Event Venue
Whole venue
Exclusive use of Edinburgh's best underground venue. Whether you're planning a private gathering or an event open to the public, our space is available for private hire on evenings and weekends.
Private Wine Room
from £45
per person / per session
Private Wine Room
14
14
Gaucho Edinburgh
(4)
New Town, Edinburgh
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
A
Alexander
“Swift, informative booking experience. Excellent staff, good food.”
carte blanche!
from £180
hire fee / per session
carte blanche!
30
80
The Voodoo Rooms
(12)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
A
Ava O.
“Very friendly staff and very nice room set up”
KOHI
from £400
hire fee / per hour
KOHI
50
80
YOTEL Edinburgh
(22)
New Town, Edinburgh
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
K
Kelsie
“Perfect venue for a function”
The Gallery
from £100
hire fee / per morning
The Gallery
50
Le Monde Hotel
(40)
New Town, Edinburgh
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
G
Grace F.
“Great venue, staff were super helpful and accommodating.”
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Private Bars for Hire in New Town, Edinburgh

FAQs about Top Private Bars in New Town

Booking costs of private bars average £1400 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 New Town, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:

Prices of private bars in New Town
From £500 to £3500 minimum spend per event
From £30 to £55 per person
From £150 to £500 hire fee per event

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

  • Whole Space at Little Picardy in New Town - rated 5/5
    Our user said: ‘The bar being available solely to us all night was amazing, and all our guests had the best time.’

  • Private Bar at Everyman Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘The space suited our purposes really well. The food was nice, the drinks were excellent.’

  • Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘The bar staff were friendly and efficient and we were allowed show arounds at late notice.’

You'll find private bars 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 New Town, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):

Small up to 35 guests prices average £45 hire fee per hour
Medium between 60 and 80 guests prices average £800 minimum spend per event
Large over 100 guests prices average £3500 minimum spend per event

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