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Top Private Dining Rooms in New Town
Sometimes, a meal deserves more than just a table. It deserves an entire room. New Town is home to some incredible private dining rooms, far from your typical restaurant setup. How about a candlelit feast in a rustic Georgian townhouse? Or a modern chef’s table experience in a courtyard with blooming flowers? You could book a whisky-paired dinner in a cosy library setting or a private dining experience with a personalised menu. Choose from spaces with open kitchens, sommelier-led wine tastings, or even interactive experiences. Find your perfect private dining room in New Town and make it a dinner to remember.
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![Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
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12 guestsCôte Brasserie EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghIdeal for celebrations, large group dinners, or corporate lunches, Côte Edinburgh features private dining rooms that provide an intimate and memorable dining experience. -
![Tellers' Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityTellers' Room
48 guestsHawksmoor EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghThe 165 cover restaurant has been sensitively refurbished to celebrate the building’s original landscape and it features two private dining rooms that can accommodate groups of 13 and 46 diners. -
![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, EdinburghAn intimate and stylish space, the PDR is perfect for private dinners, small meetings or executive gatherings. With space for up to 10 guests, it offers a discreet setting with all the grace and service you'd expect from -
![Private Wine Room at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Wine Room
14 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghEnjoy a drink in our cocktail bar or descend into our dining room for a relaxed working lunch, an impeccable steak dinner or to entertain in our stunning private wine room. -
![Entire Venue at Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth Floor in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £5000
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140 guestsHarvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth FloorNew Town, EdinburghThe Forth Floor Bar is a truly flexible space, with the option to be converted into a private dining room for intimate meals, meetings, small events or celebrations. -
![Forth Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth Floor in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £800
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityForth Floor Bar
30 guestsHarvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth FloorNew Town, EdinburghIdeal for drinks and canapes for up to 60 guests, or converted into an intimate Private Dining room for up to 14, we can tailor your menu and event to suit any occasion. -
![The Dining Room at Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
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20 guestsKimpton Charlotte Square EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghCChristmasparty2022
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![Whole Venue at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £7000
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134 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghIt has a maximum capacity of 120 seated in the main restaurant area, plus space for an additional 14 guests in our private dining room. There is a maximum capacity of 200 in a standing layout. -
![Courtyard at Badger & Co in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £10
per person / per afternoonCheck availabilityCourtyard
15 guestsBadger & CoNew Town, EdinburghWe offer two event spaces: Toad Hall is a private dining room for 12 seated or 25 standing guests. Right beneath the main bar, it features a cinema screen, shuffleboard, and a pool table. -
![Private Dining Room at Badger & Co in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
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14 guestsBadger & CoNew Town, EdinburghMMark G.
“We hired the lower outdoor area for my wife’s birthday and I was delighted with the experience.” -
![McLellan Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityMcLellan Room
14 guestsHawksmoor EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghOur McLellan private room takes the name of one of the greatest Scottish artists of the twentieth century, Sadie McLellan, who created the etched windows that surround our building. -
![The Nest at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Nest
20 guestsDuck & Waffle EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghBring your closest friends and family and settle into this gorgeously ‘feathered’ semi-private dining room offering a cosseted, epicurean experience.
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Plan an Unforgettable Private Dining Event at New Town’s Hotels
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“I have been telling everyone that they should use this venue.”
Drink and Dine at New Town’s Fantastic Private Dining Bars
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FAQs about Top Private Dining Rooms in New Town
In New Town, prices of private dining rooms average £40 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 New Town, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £100 | to £250 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful room. Very well maintained and lovely staff. Food was great.’ -
KOHI at YOTEL Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The event room is a perfect space and the 360 screens around the ceiling are a real highlight.’ -
Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘No issues with the venue at all, great staff, decent buffet food and private bar area was brilliant.’
You'll find private dining rooms 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 (October 2025):
| Small private dining rooms | up to 35 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium private dining rooms | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large private dining rooms | over 105 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |