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Top Private Dinner Venues 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
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
12 guestsCôte Brasserie EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
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Discover a hidden gem within Côte Brasserie Edinburgh—our beautifully designed Private Dining Room, perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests. -
![Private Wine Room at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Wine Room
14 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghAAlexander
“Swift, informative booking experience. Excellent staff, good food.” -
![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 at Browns Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £35
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining
38 guestsBrowns EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghThe private dining room at Browns Edinburgh holds up to 38 guests, with wall panelling, high ceilings, and large windows looking out over the city. It works for birthdays, anniversaries, business lunches, and other private -
![The Dining Room at Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
20 guestsKimpton Charlotte Square EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghCChristmasparty2022
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![Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie at Liberté Café, Bar & Brasserie in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLiberté Café-Bar & Brasserie
140 guestsLiberté Café, Bar & BrasserieNew Town, EdinburghBest for: Private dinner receptions, corporate dining and client entertaining, and group meals for guests staying on site. Location: Waterloo Place in Edinburgh's New Town sits on the edge of the city centre and provides -
![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, EdinburghSStacie F.
“I organised a conference dinner for 48 people.” -
![Whole Space at Côte Brasserie Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Space
73 guestsCôte Brasserie EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
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Ideal for celebrations, large group dinners, or corporate lunches, Côte Edinburgh features private dining rooms that provide an intimate and memorable dining 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 Parlour at Alchemist George Street in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Parlour
50 guestsAlchemist George StreetNew Town, EdinburghIdeal for: Small social groups or corporate teams seeking a relaxed, seated dinner or a casual standing reception in a private, contained space. What sets it apart: A built-in circular wine-display wall at the far end provides -
![Full Venue at Six by Nico - 97 Hanover St in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
60 guestsSix by Nico - 97 Hanover StNew Town, EdinburghSix by Nico - 97 Hanover St is a compact restaurant occupying a single, contained dining room that prioritises seated service and a focused dining flow. -
![The Terrace at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Terrace
30 guestsDuck & Waffle EdinburghNew Town, Edinburgh
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Best for: Private dining, celebratory dinners and cocktail receptions. Location: St James Quarter. The venue sits inside the St James shopping and leisure quarter with an exterior entrance into the mall, placing it close
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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 £30 | to £49 | per person |
| From £450 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £180 | to £615 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘On the night the restaurant was totally prepared and organised, with name cards for everyone.’ -
Private Dining Room at Manahatta Edinburgh in New Town - rated 5/5
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, seated dinner or a relaxed, social evening gathered around a single table. What guests say: The space has a lively, energetic atmosphere, stylish interiors and attentive staff. -
Private Dining Room at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I liked the size of the venue. I liked the look of everything inside it.’
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 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private dining rooms usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in New Town, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Castle View at Chaophraya Edinburgh - dining room for 22 guests
Venue said: Chaophraya is a Thai restaurant in central Edinburgh, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and George Street. The restaurant has a rooftop setting with views towards the castle and the Firth of Forth. -
Back Room at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, rated 5/5 - event space for 25 guests
Venue said: Accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance are available for this space. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, informal seated meal or a casual standing drinks reception. -
Semi Private Dining Space at Tattu Edinburgh - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Private groups and small corporate teams seeking an intimate, seated dinner in a relaxed, social setting.
Cheap private dining rooms in New Town start from £150 minimum spend per event or £25 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Back Room at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 22 guests seated)
Venue said: Back Room is a private event space in Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh offering an intimate, enclosed setting separated from the main dining area. Design: The room pairs dark wood panelling and low ceilings with amber-upholstered... -
Pizza Pilgrims Private Space at Pizza Pilgrims Edinburgh, from £25 per person (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: Pizza Pilgrims Private Space is a semi-private dining room in Pizza Pilgrims Edinburgh that preserves the restaurant's casual pizzeria character and an informal dining layout. -
Champagne Bar (Private) at Le Monde Hotel, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Even though there was a double booking I was still so pleased with the venue, was gorgeous.’
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