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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
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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. -
![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. -
![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
“The venue was beautifully decorated and presented” -
![McLellan Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
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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. -
![Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTwenty Princess Restaurant
100 guestsHotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes StreetNew Town, EdinburghTwenty Princes Street offers an incredible space available for any occasion - from special celebrations to office lunches or the most decadent dinner party you can imagine! -
![The Whisky Room at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Whisky Room
10 guestsDuck & Waffle EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghWith its built-in TV screen and accommodating 10 guests for a seated event, it’s the perfect setting for corporate business luncheons and special occasions.
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FAQs about Top Private Dining Rooms in New Town
Booking costs 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 December 2025:
| From £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2300 | minimum spend per event |
| From £100 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town - rated 5/5
Venue said: Our hotel and each individual guest room has been tastefully decorated in homage to our city’s literary roots with cosy armchairs and hints of welcoming colour, all complemented by stunning views across the city. -
Private Dining Room at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: With space for up to 10 guests, it offers a discreet setting with all the grace and service you'd expect from Malmaison. -
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
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